The Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 reign of Lyshanda Brendon Moyas has ended. On June 15, 2026, she took to social media to thank her fellow Zimbabwean beauty queens Yollanda Chimbarami, Sakhile Dube, Brooke Bruk-Jackson and Lisa Sibanda.
“At a personal level, sisterhood is the deep, unspoken understanding and camaraderie between women,” Moyas wrote. “And I would love to thank these beautiful ladies that walked with me through this beautiful year through the highs and lows. I love you, guys.”
On November 18, 2023, Bruk-Jackson represented Zimbabwe at Miss Universe 2023 and competed against 83 other candidates at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. She was unplaced.
On November 16, 2024, Dube represented Zimbabwe at Miss Universe 2024 and competed against 124 other candidates the Arena Ciudad de México (Arena CDMX) in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, Mexico. She finished in the Top 30.
On November 27, 2025, Chimbarami represented Zimbabwe at Miss International 2025 and competed against 79 other candidates at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. She was runner-up to Catalina Duque of Colombia.
On December 20, 2025, Sibanda represented Zimbabwe at Miss Cosmo 2025 and competed against 70 other candidates at the Creative Park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She finished in the Top 10.
Miss Universe 2025
Born and raised in Gweru, Moyas competed against 19 other Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 candidates at the Harare Hippodrome in Braeside, Harare, Zimbabwe on May 14, 2026 and won the title. Onesimo Nkomo of Nkayi and Rumbidzai Muzopa of Honde Valley were the respective first and second, runners-up.
On July 9, 2025, Moyas and Dube attended the launch of Bruk-Jackson’s Brooke For Him and Brooke Aura. On July 26, 2025, Bruk-Jackson turned 23.
On August 13, 2025, Moyas turned 27. On October 24, 2025, Dube turned 29.
On November 21, 2025, Moyas represented Zimbabwe at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 119 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. She finished in the Top 30.
Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026
On June 6, 2026, Moyas went back to the Harare Hippodrome to crown her successor. Dube served as one of the Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 judges.
There were 18 finalists who competed for seven titles during the coronation ceremony. These were the results:
| PLACEMENT | CANDIDATE |
| Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 | Roseanna Hall, 34, Shurugwi |
| Miss World Zimbabwe 2026 | Brunette Makanaka Makanyiso, 26, Chitungwiza |
| Miss International Zimbabwe 2026 | Ruvimbo Tafadzwa Njomboro, 23, Hwange |
| Miss Supranational Zimbabwe 2026 | Nicole Nyawera, 26, Mutare |
| Miss Intercontinental Zimbabwe 2026 | Virginia Kopelitsebasijana Tlou Nyambe, 29, Bulawayo |
| Top Model Zimbabwe 2026 | Jemima Ruth Mandemwa, 26, Bulawayo |
| Miss Cosmo Zimbabwe 2026 | Malaika Mushandu, 33, Harare |
| Top 10 | Kudzayishe Mwamuka, 19, Harare Mona-Lisa Dube, 34, Harare Sindiso Ndlovu, 32, Marondera |
| Top 18 | Adelle Tinaye Chinamasa, 21, Mutare Charmaine Mabvondwe, 17, Harare Cheryl Sambadzai, 26, Harare Kuzivakwashe Cheryl Mujakachi, 32, Bulawayo Nomaqhikiza Mokoni, 29, Gwanda Paris Huni, 19, Chitungwiza Shelly Bent, 32, Harare Tatenda Valentine Madzinga, 37, Harare Virginia Kopelitsebasijana Tlou Nyambe, 29, Bulawayo |
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