Roseanna Hall was crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 last night at the pageant's grand finale, hosted at the Hippodrome in Harare.
The night saw 18 finalists walking the runway, with Zozibiini Tunzi, Miss Universe 2019, as host, and performances coming from Nutty O, Jah Prayzah and Fireboy DML among others.
Roseanna was selected as the winner on the night by a panel that featured Sakhile Dube, Angeline Musasiwa, Joshua Taderera, Dr. Thandiwe Munaiwa, Sylvia Nduka, Danny Marandure, Leya Mnangagwa, and Madame Todala Chihana, who was also guest of honour.
The model's journey has spannned modelling, content creation, brand ambassadorship, and entrepreneurship.
Propelled by a background in psychology and political science Roseanna has not only carved out a sizeable audience for herself as a lifestyle content creator but worked in PR and communications with brands like the global beauty giant L’Oréal.
As on screen talent, she has appeared in ads for South African brands such as MTN, Checkers, African Bank, and Soft & Free.
A finalist for Miss Teen Zimbabwe in 2010 when she first broke onto the scene, the model has now earned the highest recognition of her modelling career. From a judge in 2025, to the holder of the crown this year.
Roseanna Hall will represent Zimbabwe at the 75th Miss Universe in Puerto Rico this November.
In addition to the Miss Universe Zimbabwe crown, 6 other titles were awarded on the night, which will see the contestants will getting a chance to represent Zimbabwe in the following international pageants:
Miss Cosmo - Malaika Mushandu
Miss Intercontinental - Virginia Tlou
Miss International - Ruvimbo Njomboro
Miss Supranational - Nicole Nyawera
Top Model of the World - Jemima Mandemwa
Miss World - Brunnete Makanyiso
While marred by hiccups in the program, the Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 grand finale showcased a growing return to prominence for beauty pageants in the country. A return underlined by the reign Lyshanda Moyas, Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025, had with the crown.