Dear Nicole THANK YOU ❤️🥹 Thank you for representing Zimbabwe with such grace and beauty. Your hard-work and dedication have made us all soo proud! Congratulations once again on placing Top 24! Keep shining 💫 Love MZU💫

Tonight is the finals for Miss Supranational, Good Luck Nic Coc #misssupranational #misssupranationalzimbabwe #misssupranational2026

VOTE OF THANKS _Courtesy of RUM & ROOTS CREW_ On behalf of the entire RUM & ROOTS family, we extend our deepest gratitude. To the *OMNI AI Film Festival* and *UNSW Sydney x FOUNDERS* for creating a global stage where African stories are heard and honored. To *Zuri* — The Filmmaker — for picking up the camera when the world tried to erase the past. To *Tinashe* — The Wine Maker — for fighting to reclaim a stolen birthright, one claypot at a time. To *Donhodzo* — Keeper of Nhaka Baobab Harvest Wine — your hands hold memory, medicine, and resistance. Through drought, grief, and silence, you kept the roots of your people alive. And to the memory of *Shana* — in a season of hunger you made a hard choice. Today your son walks the wilderness to restore the family name. To every crew member, family member, and supporter in Zimbabwe and across the diaspora who believed in this story of tradition, wine, and wilderness — tatenda, thank you, siyabonga. This screening on Thursday, 30 July 2026 at UNSW Sydney is not just for us. It is for every family fighting to bring its legacy home. From Harare to Sydney, we are proud to represent Zimbabwe on the global stage. #RumAndRoots #OMNIAIFilmFestival #UNSWFounders #ZimbabweFilm

National Costume Explained The Bridal Veil The Bridal Veil is a tribute to the timeless beauty, strength, and resilience of Bridal Veil Falls in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe. Inspired by one of the country’s most iconic natural landmarks,this costume celebrates the falls’ graceful, uninterrupted flow while honoring their remarkable story of survival. The design reflects the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, which devastated Chimanimani in 2019, forever changing the surrounding landscape. Massive rocks and boulders, dislodged by the storm, now rest around the falls as enduring reminders of the destruction that once threatened this natural wonder. Yet, despite the devastation, Bridal Veil Falls remained standing, its waters continuing to cascade with elegance and purpose. Like the people of Chimanimani, the falls embody resilience. They continue to provide fresh, crystal clear water that sustains the surrounding communities and sustain the rich vegetation, and support the survival of the region’s wildlife, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the enduring power of nature.Though their existence was once threatened, the falls continue to give life, demonstrating that even after great adversity, beauty and strength can endure. The flowing waters of the gown represent the endless cascade of the waterfall, while the textured elements symbolize the rugged rocks surrounding the Falls. Together, these features tell a story of perseverance, remembrance, and rebirth. In this Artwork, we celebrate the Totem called “Dziva from Zimababwe with the totem laudatory epithets which connects them to their gods,ancestors, bloodline, spirituality and their environment. The Bridal Veil Gown is more than a costume. It is a celebration of survival, a tribute to the resilient spirit of Chimanimani, and a reminder that true beauty is not only found in grace, but also in the strength to keep flowing despite life’s greatest challenges. Costume by Jaspizy Welcome Miss Supranational #MissSupranational #MissSupranational2026 #NowySacz #Malopolska

WE’RE ON THE OMNI STAGE Rum & Roots and Unseen are slated to screen at the OMNI AI Film Festival. UNSW Sydney x FOUNDERS Screening: Thursday, 30 July 2026 Time: 10:00 AM AEST (Sydney) That’s: 2:00 AM CAT (Harare) Venue: UNSW Sydney, Australia Festival: OMNI AI Film Festival — where AI, art, and storytelling meet Two powerful stories. One global stage. Proud to represent Zimbabwe on the world screen. #RumAndRoots #Unseen #OMNIAIFilmFestival #UNSW #FOUNDERS #AIFilm

Purple, and everything looked good in it 💜 Your Miss Supranational Influencer Challenge Facebook results are in: 🇹🇭 Thailand · Kanyalak Nookaew 🇿🇲 Zambia · Eutray Simwatachela And congratulations to your full Top 20 qualifiers: Indonesia, Nigeria, Guatemala, India, Puerto Rico, France, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Cambodia, British Virgin Islands, Czech Republic, Paraguay, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Philippines, Brazil, Ecuador, Thailand and Zambia. Won by their supporters, one action at a time. Well done to every country that showed up 👏 Supra Fan Vote is still open here: https://supranational.choicely.link/Miss_Supra_Fan_Vote_2026 #MissSupranational #MissSupranational2026 #NowySacz #Malopolska #AspirationalInspirational

Purple, and everything looked good in it 💜 Your Miss Supranational Influencer Challenge Facebook results are in: 🇹🇭 Thailand · Kanyalak Nookaew 🇿🇲 Zambia · Eutray Simwatachela And congratulations to your full Top 20 qualifiers: Indonesia, Nigeria, Guatemala, India, Puerto Rico, France, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Cambodia, British Virgin Islands, Czech Republic, Paraguay, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Philippines, Brazil, Ecuador, Thailand and Zambia. Won by their supporters, one action at a time. Well done to every country that showed up 👏 Supra Fan Vote is still open here: https://supranational.choicely.link/Miss_Supra_Fan_Vote_2026 #MissSupranational #MissSupranational2026 #NowySacz #Malopolska #AspirationalInspirational

Just in Zimbabwe's Tourism Market Expansion gained significant traction in Sydney, Australia, as the country intensified its strategic engagement with the Australian travel trade through a high-level Tourism Industry Roundtable convened by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and the Zimbabwe Embassy in Australia. Bringing together more than 50 Australian Tour Wholesalers, Tour Operators and Travel Agencies at Ace Hotel, the engagement advanced Zimbabwe's drive to grow market share, stimulate destination demand and unlock new Tourism business opportunities in one of its key long-haul source markets. Addressing the Industry leaders, the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Hon Barbara Rwodzi, reaffirmed Zimbabwe's Engagement and Re-Engagement agenda under the guiding principles of "Zimbabwe is Open for Business" and "Zimbabwe is a Friend to All and an Enemy to None," positioning the country as a safe, peaceful and competitive African destination for Leisure, Investment and Business Tourism while underscoring the enduring ties between Zimbabwe and Australia. Highlighting Tourism as a strategic economic growth pillar, Minister Rwodzi showcased Zimbabwe's globally acclaimed attractions, including Victoria Falls, Great Zimbabwe, Lake Kariba, Hwange National Park and the Eastern Highlands, while encouraging the Australian travel trade to promote longer Tourist stays that generate higher Tourism expenditure and wider community benefits. She further outlined Zimbabwe's Cluster-based Tourism development strategy, drawing attention to expanding opportunities in Rural Tourism, Religious Tourism, Community-based Tourism, Culture and Heritage Tourism and Sports Tourism, with the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, to be co-hosted by Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa. #ExperienceZimbabwe #NhakaYedu #IlifaLethu #OurHeritage #ThisIsUs #ZimBho👍

✨ A Queen with Purpose. A Nation with Pride. 🇿🇼👑 Meet Priscilla Kandiado, Miss Heritage Zimbabwe 2026, a young woman dedicated to celebrating Zimbabwe's rich culture, history, and heritage as she prepares to represent our nation on the global stage at Miss Heritage Global in Vietnam. Priscilla is more than a beauty queen—she is an ambassador of our traditions, a voice for our historical treasures, and a proud representative of the Zimbabwean spirit. Through her journey, she aims to inspire young people to embrace their identity, preserve our cultural heritage, and showcase the beauty of Zimbabwe to the world. As she continues her Road to Vietnam, we invite every Zimbabwean to stand behind our Queen with love, encouragement, and support. Together, we can ensure that the story of Zimbabwe's heritage reaches every corner of the globe. Let's rally behind our Queen! 🇿🇼❤️

ZIMBABWE is preparing for the Miss Universe finals, which will be held in Puerto Rico in November, with the country’s representative and reigning Miss Universe Zimbabwe, Roseanna Hall, showcasing the nation’s iconic tourism attractions to a global audience. https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/roseanna-hall-amplifies-zims-tourism-ahead-of-miss-universe-finals/

WE’RE ON THE OMNI STAGE Rum & Roots joins 9 global films at the OMNI AI Film Festival. UNSW Sydney x FOUNDERS Venue: UNSW Sydney, Australia Festival: OMNI AI Film Festival — where AI, art, and storytelling meet A family. A recipe. A fight to bring it home. Proud to represent Zimbabwe on the global stage. #RumAndRoots #OMNIAIFilmFestival #UNSW #FOUNDERS #AIFilm #ZimbabweFilm #AfricanStorytelling #WorldPremiere #FilmFestival #Sydney

*OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* _Courtesy of GLOPRESS | Segan GloMedia_ *RUM & ROOTS LANDS AT OMNI AI FILM FESTIVAL 2026 — UNSW SYDNEY | FOUNDERS* Harare, Zimbabwe — 26 July 2026 — Zimbabwean filmmaker Adelaide ‘Segan’ Ganyani announces that her AI-powered short film _RUM & ROOTS_ has been officially selected for the OMNI AI FILM FESTIVAL 2026. The film will screen at UNSW SYDNEY | FOUNDERS, joining a global lineup of stories pushing the edge of what AI and cinema can do together. Set in rural Hwange, “Where Tradition, Wine and Wilderness Unite Us” follows Zuri, a filmmaker from the diaspora, and Tinashe, a young man reclaiming his family’s baobab wine legacy. It’s a story of memory, loss, and renewal — told through Zimbabwean roots and built with AI tools. After showings in London and at AI for Good 2026, _RUM & ROOTS_ continues its journey. This Sydney selection puts African innovation and heritage on one of the world’s biggest AI film stages. “This is bigger than a screening,” said Adelaide Ganyani. “It’s proof. That our stories matter. That our tools are here. That a claypot in Hwange can speak to a room in Sydney. This is for every young creative in Africa building with what they have.” #GLOPRESS #RUMANDROOTS #OMNIAIFilmFestival #UNSWFounders #SydneyScreening #AfricanStorytelling #AIForCinema #SeganGloMedia