Miss Universe Zambia
| Formation | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Lusaka |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | English |
President | Tendai Hunda Zodwa Mkandla (National Director) |
| Website | missuniversezambia.com |
Miss Universe Zambia is a beauty pageant to select Zambian women to compete in the Miss Universe pageant. The current President is Tendai Hunda and Zodwa Mkandla designated as the national director of Miss Universe Zambia.
History
1995–1999
The Miss Universe Zambia headquartered in Lusaka and created first winning pageant, Luo Punobantu of Lusaka to Miss Universe 1995 in Windhoek, Namibia. This period the Miss Zambia organizer had only contributed in 1995 and 1999 editions of Miss Universe. Between in 1996 and 1998 due to uncertain franchise holder and lack financial to send a delegate to Miss Universe, former organizer did not participate in Miss Universe.
2005–2010
The Miss Universe Zambia took over by Mrs. Wendy Chandra-Fornari in Lusaka. The Miss Universe Zambia winners mostly achieved high placement in another beauty competitions such as Miss Tourism Queen International and Miss Africa International. On May 28, 2010, the last Miss Universe Zambia under Mrs. Wendy was Alice Rowlands Musukwa of Chipata. She represented Zambia in Miss Universe 2010 edition in Las Vegas, USA.[1]
2017–2019
The license holder of Miss Universe in Zambia between 2017 and 2019 was in Alice Rowlands, former Miss Universe Zambia 2010.
2024―present
A new era is beginning, providing an open space for Zambia to return to Miss Universe. Starting in 2024, Tendai Hunda will take over the Miss Universe Zambia license, working closely with the Zambian team and Zodwa Mkandla, the new national director of Miss Universe Zambia.
Titleholders
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) a runner-up is sent.
| Year | Province | Miss Universe Zambia | Placement at Miss Universe | Special awards | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tendai Hunda directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 | ||||||
| 2024 | TBA | |||||
| Alice Rowlands Musukwa directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2017―2019 | ||||||
| Did not compete since 2020—Present | ||||||
| 2019 | Lusaka | Didia Mukwala | Did not compete | Withdrawal — Due to lack of sponsorship, Didia did not compete at Miss Universe 2019. | ||
| 2018 | Southern Province | Melba Shakabozha | Unplaced | |||
| 2017 | Copperbelt | Isabel Chikoti | Unplaced | |||
| Wendy Chandra-Fornari directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2005―2010 | ||||||
| Did not compete between 2011—2016 | ||||||
| 2010 | Eastern Province | Alice Rowlands Musukwa | Unplaced | In 2017 Alice was designated by Miss Universe Organization as the President of Miss Universe Zambia Organization. | ||
| 2009 | Luapula | Andella Chileshe Matthews[2] | Unplaced | |||
| Did not compete in 2008 | ||||||
| 2007 | Lusaka | Rosemary Chileshe | Unplaced | |||
| 2006 | Southern Province | Mofya Nickoleta Chisenga†[3] | Unplaced | |||
| 2005 | Lusaka | Cynthia Kanema | Unplaced | |||
| Unknown directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1993―2000 | ||||||
| Did not compete between 2001—2004 | ||||||
| 2000 | Lusaka | Sidonia Mwape | Did not compete | Withdrawal — Due to lack of sponsorship. | ||
| 1999 | Muchinga | Esanju Kalopa | Unplaced | |||
| Did not compete between 1997—1998 | ||||||
| 1996 | Lusaka | Alice Banda | Did not compete | |||
| 1995 | Lusaka | Luo Trica Punabantu | Unplaced | |||
| Did not compete in 1994 | ||||||
| 1993 | Lusaka | Elizabeth Mwanza | Did not compete | |||
Wins by province
| Province | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 7 | 1993, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2019 |
| Bulawayo | 2 | 2006, 2018 |
| Copperbelt | 1 | 2017 |
| Eastern Province | 2010 | |
| Luapula | 2009 | |
| Muchinga | 1999 |
Notable winner notes
- Alice Rowlands Musukwa, the new franchise holder of Miss Universe Zambia Organization began in 2017 and current fashion Model in South Africa and she is the youngest national director.
- Andella Chileshe Matthews was replaced by her runner-up, Sthabiso Mteliso. In 2014 she won Miss Princess of the World.
- Rosemary Chileshe, Founder of Swanilenga Group Ltd.[4]
References
- ^ ukzambians, ed. (5 June 2010). "Miss Universe Zambia 2010 is Alice Rowlands Musukwa".
- ^ ukzambians, ed. (28 August 2009). "Miss Universe Zambia, Andella Matthwes has been Dethroned". Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ^ bellanaija, ed. (18 October 2011). "RIP Mofya Chisenga, Zambian Beauty Queen Passes Away. Due to Complications after Childbirth".
- ^ BEFFTA, ed. (4 June 2017). "VIRGIN MEDIA PIONEER ROSEMARY CHILESHE RECEIVES BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD".
