Online Reporter
Maria Chiguvari
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
MISS Universe Zimbabwe, Roseanna Hall, is set to take viewers on an exciting journey across the country through her upcoming tourism and cultural television programme, Tastes and Trails.
The show, which is expected to premiere soon, aims to promote Zimbabwe’s rich cultural heritage, diverse culinary traditions and unique tourism attractions to both local and international audiences.
Giving fans a sneak preview of what to expect, Hall recently visited Mbare, Harare’s oldest and most iconic township, where she explored the bustling Mbare Musika market.
Widely regarded as the heartbeat of Zimbabwe’s informal economy, the market serves as a major distribution centre for fresh produce sourced from different parts of the country.
During the visit, Hall interacted with traders experiencing everyday life in one of the capital’s busiest commercial hubs.
She also sampled local cuisine from food vendors who cater to the thousands of travellers and commuters who pass through the transport hub daily.
Speaking about the project, Hall said “Tastes and Trails” seeks to celebrate Zimbabwe’s people, traditions, food and destinations while encouraging more visitors to discover the country’s hidden gems.
“Taste’s and Trails coming to your screens soon sneak preview for you here of the show promoting tourism to show the world the best of Zimbabwe . We went to Mbare our oldest and most iconic township, the heartbeat of the hustle.
“The musika is a major trading market for foods and vegetables distributing agricultural produce from around the country. Of course we had to sit down in the center of the transport hub to have a meal from one of the many food vendors that serve the travelers that pass through here daily.”
She said the programme will travel to different provinces, highlighting local communities, traditional dishes, historical landmarks and tourism attractions that make Zimbabwe a unique destination.
As the reigning Miss Universe Zimbabwe, Hall has embraced tourism promotion as part of her platform, using her influence to showcase the country’s positive stories and cultural wealth.
Hall was recently crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 at the multi-queen finale held at the Hippodrome in Harare. The 34-year-old psychology graduate and former Miss Zimbabwe Diaspora will represent the country on the global stage.
She is a a Shurugwi-born model who was crowned Miss Zimbabwe Diaspora in 2017.
Hall who served as a judge at last year’s Miss Universe Zimbabwe pageant, will represent the country at the world finals in Puerto Rico in November.
She had been on the modelling circuit in Zimbabwe and South Africa for years before her crowning by outgoing titleholder Lyshanda Moyas in front of a full house.
Six other models also received crowns to represent the country in international pageants.
Virginia Tlou Nyambe was named Miss Intercontinental Zimbabwe, Jemima Mandemwa secured the Top Model title, Ruvimbo Njomboro was named Miss International Zimbabwe, Nicole Nyawera was crowned Miss Supranational Zimbabwe, and Malaika Mushandu earned the Miss Cosmo Zimbabwe title.
Brunnette Makanyiso completed the line-up, selected to represent Zimbabwe at the Miss World pageant.
