Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026: Roseanna Hall
Key Facts
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Winner: Roseanna Hall (from Shurugwi)
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Crowning date: June 6, 2026
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Venue: Harare Hippodrome
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Number of finalists: 30 (Hall outshone 29 others)
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Co-host: Zozibini Tunzi (Miss Universe 2019, South Africa)
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Prize: Represent Zimbabwe at Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico (November 2026)
Preparation
Finalists attended a rigorous boot camp testing:
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Public speaking
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Fitness
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Etiquette
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Brand representation
Why It’s Viral
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Zozibini Tunzi co-hosted, bringing international attention
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Boot camp raised the pageant’s standards, building online follower engagement
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Hall’s win (from small mining town Shurugwi) resonates locally
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Renewed national pride in Zimbabwean beauty, intelligence, and culture
Timeline
| Date | Event |
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| Mid-May 2026 | Top 30 finalists announced; boot camp begins |
| May 19, 2026 | Zozibini Tunzi confirmed as co-host |
| June 6, 2026 (morning) | Tunzi arrives in Harare |
| June 6, 2026 (evening) | Roseanna Hall crowned |
| November 2026 | Miss Universe competition in San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Miss Universe Zimbabwe: Complete Guide
Overview
Miss Universe Zimbabwe is the national pageant (organized under the Miss Zimbabwe franchise) that selects the country’s representative for the international Miss Universe competition. Participation has been intermittent due to economic, political, and organizational challenges. Zimbabwe had no entries in: 1995, 1999, 2002–2010, and 2012–2022.
Zimbabwe’s Performance at Miss Universe
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Best result: Top 10 (plus Best National Costume – Top 3) in 2000
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Never won the Miss Universe title
Current Franchise Holder
Since 2023, the franchise is held by Tendai Hunda.
All Miss Universe Zimbabwe Titleholders (by year)
| Year | Titleholder | Hometown | Placement / Notes |
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| 2026 | Roseanna Hall | Harare | Will compete at Miss Universe 2026; crowned in historic multi-queen pageant |
| 2025 | Lyshanda Moyas | Midlands / Gweru | Top 30 at Miss Universe 2025 |
| 2024 | Sakhile Dube | Bulawayo | Top 30 at Miss Universe 2024 |
| 2023 | Brooke Bruk-Jackson | Harare | Unplaced; won Voice For Change (Silver Winner) award |
| 2011 | Lisa Morgan | Harare | Crowned but did not compete at Miss Universe (sent to Miss International instead due to licensing issues) |
| 2001 | Tsungai Muswerakuenda | Harare | Unplaced |
| 2000 | Corrinne Crewe | Harare | Top 10 + Best National Costume (Top 3) – Zimbabwe’s best result |
| 1998 | Rachel Stuart | Harare | Unplaced |
| 1997 | Lorraine Magwenzi | Harare | Unplaced |
| 1996 | Langa Sibanda-Lloyd | Harare | Unplaced |
| 1994 | Yvette D’Almeida-Chakras | Harare | Unplaced |
Notes
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Most titleholders have come from Harare.
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Earlier “Miss Zimbabwe” winners (1980s–2010s) primarily competed in Miss World, not Miss Universe.
