Mother and daughter to lead Miss Grand Zim

NTOMBI Gumede(Right) with her daughter Tumi Jiane

Maria Chiguvari

Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub

NTOMBI Gumede and her daughter Tumi Jiane have been appointed as the official National Directors of Miss Grand Zimbabwe.

This powerful mother-daughter duo brings with it over a decade of experience in pageantry—from grooming and mentoring queens to representing Zimbabwe on global platforms.

Now, they’re taking their passion to new heights as they take the reins of the Miss Grand Zimbabwe franchise.

In a statement, Ntombi said it was time to show the true beauty of Zimbabwe.

“This is more than a title. It’s about restoring, uplifting, and showcasing the true beauty, strength, and voice of Zimbabwe.

“A legacy continues and a new chapter begins and I’m honoured to lead this movement alongside my daughter

“I am very excited to share something that has been in the works for quite some time. Zimbabwe’s journey with Miss Grand International now enters a new era and I am deeply honoured to lead it.

“What makes this moment even more special is that I get to do it with my daughter, Tumi Jiane.

“Together, with over a decade of experience, dedication, and success in pageantry, we proudly step forward as the official Directors of Miss Grand Zimbabwe,” she said.

As the search begins for the next Miss Grand Zimbabwe, they aim to reshape Zimbabwe’s presence at Miss Grand International, creating a platform that not only celebrates beauty but also champions purpose, empowerment, and national pride.

Ntombi is redefining the industry by empowering young women beyond the crown.

As the founder of Miss Teen Universe of South Africa, a girl-child empowerment programme, Ntombi is committed to fostering leadership, confidence and positive change.

There has not been any titleholders from 2023 to 2024 for the Miss Grand Zimbabwe

Miss Grand Zimbabwe is a Zimbabwean female national beauty pageant founded in 2013 by former Miss Zimbabwe Samantha Tshuma.

The contest’s winners represent the country at the Miss Grand International pageant.

After two consecutive years of scandal, the partnership with Miss Grand International was terminated the following year and the license was later purchased by Culvin Mavunga in 2016 but no representative was sent that year.

Zimbabwe only participated in the Miss Grand International pageant in 2013 and 2014.

Samantha Tshuma, Miss Grand Zimbabwe 2013, was named in the final 20.