Story by Patience Nyangato
ZIMBABWE’S representative at the Miss Earth 2025 pageant, Tinewimbo Dupute, has earned widespread praise for her elegance and composure during the global competition held in Manila, Philippines.
Although she narrowly missed out on a place in the final round, Dupute flew the Zimbabwean flag high among more than 80 contestants from around the world.
Her performance was celebrated for showcasing confidence, cultural pride, and the nation’s growing presence on the international pageant stage.
The coveted Miss Earth crown went to Natalie Puskinova of the Czech Republic, who triumphed in the 25th edition of the environmentally themed beauty contest.
Joining her as elemental queens were Iceland’s Soldis Ivarsdottir as Miss Earth Air, Vietnam’s Mu Anh Trinh as Miss Earth Water, and Thailand’s Waree Ngamkham as Miss Earth Fire.
The glittering finale was streamed live on Facebook and YouTube, drawing viewers from around the world.
