Zimbabwe continues to cement its status as one of the strongest-performing nations in international pageantry, recording consistent and commendable results on the global stage over the past few years.
The latest achievement comes from Advocate Lisa Sibanda, who placed in the Top 10 at an international pageant, while also emerging as the only African contestant to make it into the Top 21, a milestone that underscores Zimbabwe’s growing influence and competitiveness in global beauty and advocacy platforms.
Her success reflects not only individual excellence but also the strength of the support systems, leadership and mentorship behind Zimbabwe’s pageantry programmes. Key among those playing a pivotal role is Minnie Baloyi, whose guidance and involvement in the pageant process have been widely credited with sharpening contestants’ confidence, presentation and global readiness.
Industry observers note that Minnie Baloyi has been instrumental in strategic preparation, mentorship and positioning of contestants, ensuring that Zimbabwean representatives are not only visually competitive but also articulate, purpose-driven and grounded in advocacy, attributes that continue to set them apart internationally.
Advocate Sibanda’s performance adds to a growing list of strong Zimbabwean showings in recent years, reinforcing the view that the country’s pageantry success is no longer incidental but the result of deliberate investment in leadership, training and national branding.
Her achievement has been celebrated as a national milestone and a continental victory, particularly as she stood as Africa’s sole representative among the top finalists. The accomplishment also highlights the evolving role of pageantry as a platform for leadership, professional excellence and social impact.
As Zimbabwe continues to rise on the global pageantry stage, the combined efforts of contestants like Advocate Lisa Sibanda and facilitators such as Minnie Baloyi are increasingly shaping a legacy of excellence, consistency and global relevance.
