Miss Universe Zambia
| Formation | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Lusaka |
| Location | |
| Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | English |
Director | Alice Rowlands Musukwa |
The Miss Universe Zambia is a Beauty pageant to select Zambian women to compete in the Miss Universe pageant. Alice Rowland’s Musukwa is the national director for 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 28th, 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–present
In 2017, former Miss Universe Zambia 2010 Alice Rowlands took over The Miss Universe Zambia franchise.
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
- The winner of Miss Universe Zambia represents the country at the Miss Universe pageant. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | TBA | |||||
| Did not compete between 2020—2022 | ||||||
| 2019 | Lusaka | Didia Mukwala | Did not compete | Withdrawal — Due to lack of sponsorship, Didi did not compete at Miss Universe 2019. | ||
| 2018 | Southern Province | Melba Shakabozha | Unplaced | |||
| 2017 | Copperbelt | Isabel Chikoti | Unplaced | Alice Rowlands Musukwa directorship. | ||
| 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 | |||
| 2008 | Did not compete | |||||
| 2007 | Lusaka | Rosemary Chileshe | Unplaced | |||
| 2006 | Southern Province | Mofya Nickoleta Chisenga†[3] | Unplaced | |||
| 2005 | Lusaka | Cynthia Kanema | Unplaced | Wendy Chandra-Fornari directorship. | ||
| 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 | Miss Universe Zambia official selection. | ||
| 1994 | Did not compete | |||||
| 1993 | Lusaka | Elizabeth Mwanza | Did not compete | |||
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".
