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Zimbabwe’s result
Brunette Makanaka Makanyiso finished in the Top 12 at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang, Vietnam. The Herald reports that the 26-year-old pharmacist advanced through the competition after participating in the Beauty With a Purpose programme.
Miss World’s official contestant page confirms Makanyiso as Zimbabwe’s 2026 representative, and an official event update documents the Beauty With a Purpose finalists. The official Miss World site lists Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic as the overall winner.
Why it matters
The Top 12 placement gives a Zimbabwean participant international visibility and highlights the role of social-impact projects in the competition. It is reported as a placement, not a title win.
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