If it had been up to the crowd, Bulawayo beauty Samantha Tshuma, would have been crowned the winner during the very first round of the Miss Tourism Zimbabwe pageant last night (6 Feb 2010). She had the packed auditorium of the Harare International Conference Centre cheering for her from the very beginning of the evening. The judges agreed with them it seems and Samantha was unanimously crowned Miss Tourism Zimbabwe 2010.

First Princess was Chido Mashaya from Harare and Second Princess was Tafadzwa Mugambizi of Masvingo. Nyaradzo Muchemenyi from Manicaland was crowned Miss Personality while Bulawayo girl Michelle Gonah was selected through SMS voting as Miss Face of Zimbabwe.

But the night belonged to Samantha Tshuma. The tall and graceful 21 year-old beauty from the City of Kings attracted loud cheers each time she took to the ramp stood out with her poise and confidence.

The high powered judges panel included CEO of Rainbow Tourism Group Ms Chipo Mutasa, CEO of ZBC Holdings Mr Happyson Muchechetere, Vice Chancellor of the Women’s University in Africa Dr Hope Sadza, Internationally renowned Sculptor Dominic Benhura and Director of the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe, Mr Elvas Mari.

^ Seated is the queen, Samantha Tsuma. To the left is First Princess Chido Mashaya and to the right, Second Princess Tafadzwa Mugambizi.

Zimbabweans came out en masse, and in style, for the pageant. Over 4000 people packed into the HICC. People kept on streaming in during the show and for those who came late it was standing room only.

The crowd was kept entertained by an impressive line-up of urban artists who included Cindy Munyavi, Leonard Mapfumo, Madiz and Stunner. Hosts for the evening were Bridget Gavanga and Tich Mataz.

Sponsors for this year’s pageant included Rainbow Tourism Group, African Sun Hotels, G-Tide and Pinnacle Properties.

The event was televised live to the nation via ZBCtv and ended at 0115hrs on Sunday morning. It was followed by an after party featuring Oliver Mtukudzi, Tongai Moyo and Madiz.

- The Zimbo Jam

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Andrew   |2010-02-07 07:30:30 She was such a deserving winner. It's a pity about Samantha Dika though. She had so much potential but she failed to make it to the top 10. Reply 0   0

Andrew   |2010-02-07 07:31:35 Sorry, I mean she failed to make it to the top 5. She WAS in the top 10. Reply 0   0

Ola 7   |2010-02-07 10:28:36 Go Skies! She's a beauty that one! Reply 0   1

Namatai   |2010-02-07 10:38:17 We're now selecting true beauty queens. If we keep on like this, soon we will make more progress in Miss World and other international pageants. Reply 0   1

Tee  - Congratulations My love   |2010-02-09 06:32:43 I am tongue tied and i don't know how to say it, i have said it again and again but words will never reveal how much i am so grateful to have you in my life. All the best in all you do my love.... Reply 0   1

Freedom Rings   |2010-02-10 00:43:24 She should start preparing for Miss World now. RIGOROUSLY! Reply 0   0

Izzy   |2010-02-10 00:51:11 Beautiful girls all in the top three. Reply 0   0

sibonginkosi  - yes plz   |2010-02-10 05:22:40 viva bulawayo, we made it hey, i knew samantha was going to make it lots of love and wish you the best always, the pegeant is ours as usual love you, mwaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Reply 1   1

shape up   |2010-02-22 07:42:37 the winner should have been that first princess, #10. that gal has style, beauty and plenty brains. shame about miss Zim being about height. what o tru african beauty??? Reply 1   0

Jane Botlholo  - good en gr8   |2010-04-21 08:13:27 U diserve it gal,i`d lyk 2 c u more often Reply 0   0

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