Kariba hosts pageant promoting environmental awareness Nigel Shamu

Langalakhe Mabena Arts Correspondent

It is that time of the year again where beauty and brains come together to celebrate and promote environmental awareness.

Waterfront Resort in Kariba will be the stage where 18 stunning ladies will compete for the title of Miss Environment Zimbabwe tomorrow.

Judges will have the unenviable task of selecting just one winner from the bevy of beauties who will grace the stage.

The crowned queen will not only have the bragging rights of being the most beautiful woman of the night, but will also have the opportunity to drive away in a brand-new car and receive a cash prize of US$5 000.

The stakes are even higher for the winner as she will be the sole representative of Zimbabwe on the international stage later this year.

This will be a rare opportunity to showcase her country’s beauty, culture, and environmental efforts to the world.

The national director of Miss Environment Zimbabwe, Nigel Shamu, expressed excitement about the upcoming event.

He revealed that they had already hosted the semi-finals in Bulawayo, which attracted 60 models from all over Zimbabwe.

“The finalists were then put through their paces, engaging in exercises and tasks that raised awareness about environmental issues in their communities,” said Shamu.

The contestants also underwent a rigorous boot camp to ensure they were mentally and physically prepared for the finals.

Shamu promised a well-choreographed display.

“Initially, the grand finale of the pageant was supposed to take place in Harare in March, but we decided to move the date to 13 May as we planned to host a tourism attraction event in Kariba,” he said.

“This is not just a pageant, through the Miss Environment Zimbabwe finals, we are aiming at raising environment awareness to the locals and encourage them to preserve their land as well as animals, as they have the capacity to transform Kariba into a tourism hospitality hub.”

After the crowning of the queen, the festivities will move on to Lake Harvest, where an after party featuring Jah Master, Poptain, DJ Sir Rolex and Elbee, will be held.

Poptain said: “It’s great to be performing in Kariba again after a long time. I promise good music and fireworks to those who will be in attendance.”

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