By Thupeyo Muleya
Perennial modelling "bridesmaid" Precious Mpofu was at the weekend crowned Miss Tourism Beitbridge 2010 during the third edition of the pageant held at the Beitbridge Hotel.
Mpofu (19) romped to victory after shrugging off a stiff challenge from 14 other contestants from Matabeleland South region.
She will now represent the southern province in the national pageant to be held in Harare next year.
Her first and second princesses were Michelle Chindari (23) and Yvonne Chikore (24) respectively.
This year’s pageant was held under the theme "Queen of Diamonds".
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority co-ordinated the pageant, which was sponsored by Golden Sisters General Dealers.
The queens of catwalk shared US$1 000 cash and several hampers for their efforts.
Mpofu, who is a trainee at Londa Hotel, proved to be the crowd’s favourite from the onset though she had to work very hard to beat Chindari, who was breathing down her neck for the better part of the day.
Mpofu, who is doing a course in hotel management, said she has been participating in most pageants from high school, adding that her determination had finally paid dividends.
Last year’s winners were Rumbidzai Mangezi, Gugulethu Mataga of Beitbridge and Duduzile Ncube of Gwanda.
Urban groover Madiz and several local artistes spiced up the event with their a flawless acts.
Beitbridge Town Council deputy chairperson Mrs Patricia Ndlovu, who was the guest of honour, called on the models to work very hard in initiating projects that empower both women and the girl child in the district.
published by Herald 21 December 2010
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