BY MKHOKHELI ZIBENGWA
In the build-up to the highly anticipated Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 pageant, organizers of the event paid a courtesy visit to the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) yesterday. The visit was part of collaborative efforts to strengthen ties between the pageant and the national cultural agenda.
Taking place during Culture Month, the engagement highlighted the integral role that arts, fashion, and cultural expression play in shaping Zimbabwe’s global image. The Miss Universe Zimbabwe platform is not only about beauty, but also a celebration of Zimbabwean identity, heritage, and creative excellence.
The 2025 edition of the pageant, set for Saturday, 17 May at the Harare Hippodrome, will feature dazzling displays of African fashion, local talent, and cultural pride, further cementing the country’s presence on the international stage.
The National Arts Council welcomed the visit as a sign of growing synergy between cultural institutions and platforms that empower young Zimbabwean women to be global ambassadors of elegance, intellect, and heritage.