Published on : Tuesday, August 28, 2018
The two pageants had been penciled for the same day even though in different cities.
Nevertheless, Sibusisiwe Dube-Muleya, MTZ chairperson stated that they had moved theirs to September 22 to make sure greater cohesion in the local modelling industry.
“The dates have been moved because we didn’t want to bring confusion in the industry.
“Two major competitions in the modelling industry can’t be held on the same day so September 22 is the day that our models will strut their stuff on stage.
“We’ve identified Holiday Inn as the venue, tentatively,” said Dube-Muleya.
She mentioned that preparations for the finals were going quite good and urged people to come forward and sponsor the pageant.
“Preps are going well. As before our doors are always open for those who want to sponsor the event. There can never be enough sponsorship for the pageant and we are looking for it,” said Dube-Muleya.
She stated that the boot camp was to be held a week before the pageant.
“The boot camp will be held a week before the pageant at a secret location. The location is a secret for the safety of the ladies who’ll be part of the boot camp,” said Dube-Muleya.
The shortlisted models for the finals are Anelisiwe Ndebele, Sibusisiwe Falala and Tendai Sibanda (Bulawayo), Tafadzwa Jaricha, Life Matunzeni and Silethemba Maphosa (Manicaland), Chantelle Dlamini, Hannah Maramba and Ivy Ncube (Matabeleland North), Ashleigh Mutsa and Agatha Kulingah (Midlands), Panashe Kimberly Peters, Nelia Marisa and Maita Kainga (Harare). Masvingo will be represented by Gamuchirai Jonhera, Ruvarashe Makuu and Faith Dube with Ruvimbo Mukandatsama representing Matabeleland South. Kudzai Chivinge will represent Mashonaland Central, Natalie Mangondo, Mashonaland East and Pauline Marere Mashonaland West.
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