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Showbiz Correspondent
SEVENTEEN students from the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) will this weekend vie for the Miss Nust crown.
The modelling contest will be held at the Nust Ceremonial Hall on Saturday, starting at 6.30PM. The contestants are Petronella Mnkandla, Mitchelle Mpasi, Rumbidzayi Sumbereru, Michelle Chikwengo, Aulynda Mudzingwa, Fortunate Mlilwana, Maria Sibanda, Noxolo Sibanda, Thembelihle, Patience Chigwaza, Lisa Zhou, Medeline Madzungu, Samantha Moyo, Hazel Ndlovu, Nomaqhwa Sengwayo and Blessing Nyawo.
Outgoing Miss Nust, Journalism student, Terai Moyo, will hand over the crown to whoever judges feel deserves the crown this year. The judging panel will comprise former Miss Tourism Zimbabwe Samantha Tshuma, Amanda Mtangadura and Gilmore Tee.
“We’re still finalising the line up for the entertainers and prize monies for the winners. Other than that, preparations are going on well,” said Zanele Ncube, one of the organisers.
She said voting for the People’s Choice Award and Miss Personality was underway.
“People can log onto our Miss Nust Facebook page. There are pictures of all the finalists and they are free to vote for their favourite.
“The one who’ll get many likes automatically becomes the People’s Choice. The deadline for voting is on Saturday, just before the event kicks off.”
Miss Nust has grown to become one of the most popular pageants in Bulawayo especially considering that the city’s flagship pageant – Miss Bulawayo is no longer being held. The pageant has also produced quality models like Ashley Morgen who have gone on to compete at national pageants and excelled.
Morgen is the reigning Miss Tourism Zimbabwe.
derick.khumalo