‘A true role model’: Connie Ferguson to judge Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025

By Agencies

South African actress and entrepreneur Connie Ferguson has been announced as a guest judge and guest of honour at the Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 pageant.

The crowning is this Saturday, 17 May, at the Hippodrome in Harare.

Ferguson will join the judging panel to help crown the woman who will represent Zimbabwe at the 74th Miss Universe competition in Thailand this November.

The Miss Universe Zimbabwe organisation said they were happy to have Ferguson as their guest.

“We are thrilled to announce that the iconic Connie Ferguson will be joining us as the guest of honour and guest judge at the Miss Universe Zimbabwe grand finale. A true role model whose legacy inspires women across Africa.

“Connie Ferguson is a legendary South African actress, producer and entrepreneur whose career spans over two decades. She continues to inspire through the Ferguson Foundation, which uplifts African communities in business, education, and film,” the statement read.

Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 finalists

The nine finalists vying for the Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 crown are:

Samukele Dlamini (Bulawayo)

Charmaine Emmanuel (Bulawayo)

Lyshanda Moyas (Gweru)

Brenda Kadew (Harare)

Rumbidzai Muzopa (Honde Valley)

Talic Mweyawashe Magaiza (Mufakose)

Annie-Grace Mutambu (Murewa)

Chiedza Mhosva (Muzarabani)

Oneh Simo (Nkayi)