Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s flag flies high once again on the global stage as 23-year-old Courtney Tadiwanashe Jongwe embarks on a life-changing journey to represent the nation at the 72nd Miss World International Competition, set to take place from 7 to 31 May 2025 in Telangana, India. A Chemical and Processing Engineering student at Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Courtney left Harare International Airport on Monday with a heart full of hope and a message of resilience. “It is an incredible honor and deeply humbling to represent Zimbabwe on such a prestigious platform,” she said.
“I carry my nation’s spirit, stories, and hopes with immense pride.” No stranger to the international pageant stage, Courtney previously represented Zimbabwe at Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam. This year, she takes with her a powerful advocacy initiative — The Sanctuary Project, a “Beauty with a Purpose” campaign focused on mental health. The project aims to expand access to mental health services and establish safe spaces for open dialogue in Zimbabwe.
“My message to the world is that Zimbabwe is full of promise, and our voices — especially those of young women — deserve to be heard,” she declared. Courtney received a heartfelt send-off at the airport, including from Kirsty Coventry, former Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, and now President of the International Olympic Committee. Coventry’s presence highlighted the national significance of Courtney’s mission and the broader importance of empowering young Zimbabwean women to shine on global platforms.
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Miss World Zimbabwe Director, Patience Lusengo, expressed strong confidence in Courtney’s ability to make an impact: “She is strong, resilient, and bright — just like our nation. Her preparations have been intense and heartfelt. She is going with a mindset of excellence.” See AlsoHealth Technology Symposium: AI, Digital Health & Innovation in Zimbabwe Health Technology Symposium: AI, Digital Health & Innovation in Zimbabwe Courtney follows a proud legacy of Zimbabwean women who have graced the Miss World stage.
Her participation serves not only as a personal achievement but also as a symbol of hope, unity, and ambition for the nation’s youth. “Knowing that I carry the hopes of a nation inspires me to walk with confidence and grace,” she said. “Zimbabweans have been amazing — their encouragement fuels my drive to shine, not just for myself, but for all of us.”
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