The 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐄 is finally here! 🇿🇼👑 @missuniversezw 7 crowns await their next queens tonight at the Hippodrome. Who is taking the titles? 🤔👇 👑 Miss Universe Zimbabwe 👑 Miss International Zimbabwe 👑 Miss World Zimbabwe 👑 Miss Cosmo Zimbabwe 👑 Miss Supranational Zimbabwe 👑 Miss Intercontinental Zimbabwe 👑 Top Model of the World Zimbabwe Drop your predictions below! 🔥 Let’s Make Some Noise For Team ZimBhooooo! Don’t forget to download the Miss Universe Zim App and support your favourite Queen. To all the finalists, enjoy every moment of this incredible journey. You’ve already made it this far through hard work, dedication, and courage. Walk that stage with confidence, leave it all out there, and make yourselves proud. Wishing each of you the very best tonight. ❤️💯 @jemy_mandem @prettiesindy @malaika_m_mushandu @the_goldenrose @tatie_madzinga @nicole_zwe @kopelitsebasijana_tlou @charmaine_mabvondwe @mrs_shel_bent @paris.huni @kudzayishemwamuka @noma_mokoni @brunnymaka @kuzivakwashe__ @mona_lisadube @ruvimbo.njomboro @_adellee.c_ @chez.ns #MissUniverseZimbabwe #Bulawayo #Mutare #Harare #missuniverse #misscosmo #zimbabwe #zimbabweans #missuniverso #MissUniverso2026 #zimbabweanculture #zimbabweanmusic #missinternational #misssupranational #ZimBo #pageantgirl #uk #usa #canada #pageantry #africa #pageants #explore #fblifestylechallenge #fblifestyle

SPECIAL BROADCAST UPDATE Courtesy of GloPress, powered by Cinema Nights Becoming Madam Boss Premieres at Westgate Cinema The much-anticipated biographical film Becoming Madam Boss premiered Saturday 30 May 2026, 6:00 PM at Westgate Cinema, Harare. The 1hr 30min film by director/writer Sydney Tavavaishe chronicles Tyra Chikocho’s journey from Madziwa village and housemaid work to becoming one of Africa’s leading digital creators. Produced by TV Yako Productions with ZBC TV support. Starring Tarisai Chikocho, Michael Kudakwashe, Bathabile Dhlamini, and Dillish Masango. Following the Harare premiere, the world tour continues to Masvingo, Bulawayo, Johannesburg, UK, Germany, Canada, and Australia. #GloPress #CinemaNights #BecomingMadamBoss #MadamBoss #AfricanCinema #ZimbabweanFilm #WestgatePremiere #LightsCameraGlo #SEGANGlomedia

The Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 boot Camp is underway. Here are the Arrivals and Stand out outfits 😍 @kudzayishemwamuka @noma_mokoni @mrs_shel_bent @malaika_m_mushandu @kopelitsebasijana_tlou @ruvimbo.njomboro @the_goldenrose @nicole_zwe @kuzivakwashe__ The grand finale is this Saturday. Who are you tipping for the crown? Follow @crownupdatesafrica x Cinemanightsprofiles for more updates 🫶 #missuniverse #zimbabwe #crownupdatesafrica

MAMA’S KITCHEN HUT REPORT: FIRST LADY’S NATIONAL COOKOUT COMPETITION 2026 EVENT: 2026 National Traditional Cookout Competition Finals DATE: Monday 25 May 2026 – Africa Day VENUE: Mbizo Stadium, Kwekwe, Midlands Province GUEST OF HONOUR: Her Excellency Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, First Lady of Zimbabwe COVERAGE: Mama’s Kitchen Hut + GloTv Crew on the ground 1. WINNERS & PRIZES 126 contestants from all 10 provinces competed across 5 categories. Winners received CASH PRIZES, FOUR-PLATE GAS STOVES, GAS CYLINDERS AND HAMPERS. 2026 CATEGORY WINNERS: 1. COMMUNITY CATEGORY: Mrs Edith Takasimba from Harare - overall winner 2. CHURCHES CATEGORY: Sibani Mukoyi from United Methodist Church 3. YOUTH CATEGORY: Enia Choto from Johanne Masowe eChishanu 4. STUDENTS CATEGORY: Tinotenda Mushaninga from Chinhoyi University of Technology 5. PROFESSIONAL CHEFS: Naume Chisango from Elephant Hills Hotel 6. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES - CHURCH: Anesu Munangarwa from Christ Embassy Church 7. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES - COMMUNITY: Esina Hlabate from Manicaland GRAND PRIZE MOMENT: Winner received $2000.00 CASH, TROPHY, AND CERTIFICATE from the First Lady 2. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS - CULTURAL EXCHANGE: South Korean nationals performed "Iva Gamba" dressed in Zimbabwe’s NATIONAL FABRIC - HERITAGE FLAVOURS: Traditional dishes sampled included HARURWA, MADORA, BILTONG, MATEMBA, MASAWU, NHUNGURU, NYII, WILD FRUIT JUICES AND TSUBVU - VIP ENGAGEMENT: First Lady Dr. Mnangagwa toured food displays and engaged with contestants. Officials wore “AMAI’S TRADITIONAL COOK-OUT COMPETITION” BRANDED APRONS 3. IMPACT STORY Knowledge Chirenje from Midlands Province won first prize in 2025 while serving a prison sentence. He said the competition TRANSFORMED HIS LIFE. 4. THEME & SCALE THEME: A Celebration of Our Heritage and Unity TAGLINE: Food. Culture. Unity. Zimbabwe! The cookout has grown from a national initiative into a REGIONAL EVENT promoting HEALTHY TRADITIONAL DIETS AND INDIGENOUS CROPS. MAMA’S KITCHEN HUT TAKEAWAY: TALENT, CULTURE, AND NATIONAL PRIDE met in the pot. GloTv Crew captured LIVE HIGHLIGHTS, FLAVOURS, AND STORIES as Zimbabwe’s heritage was on full display for Africa Day. #MamasKitchenHut #NationalCookoutCompetition #ZimCuisine #AfricaDay2026 #FoodCultureUnity

Africa’s Torchbearers: Voices & Legacies _Africa Day 2026 Special_ Founding Fathers of the African Union The architects of African unity: Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Haile Selassie, and others who founded the OAU in 1963. Their push for solidarity and self-determination laid the foundation for the AU today. Leaders & Activists Nelson Mandela – South Africa. Statesman and symbol of reconciliation whose voice reshaped Africa’s political conscience. Wangari Maathai – Kenya. Nobel laureate and environmentalist who linked ecology, democracy, and women’s empowerment through the Green Belt Movement. Writers Chinua Achebe– Father of modern African literature. _Things Fall Apart_ redefined how Africa tells its own story. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o – Kenyan novelist and thinker who centered African languages and decolonization in literature. Charles Mungoshi– Master of Shona prose and poetry, capturing Zimbabwe’s landscapes and spirit. Tsitsi Dangarembga – Zimbabwean novelist and filmmaker who put African women’s voices on the global stage. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – Nigerian author shaping global conversations on identity, feminism, and culture. Musicians Oliver Mtukudzi – Zimbabwe’s Tuku. His music spoke truth, unity, and everyday life in Shona and Ndebele. Salif Keita – Mali’s Golden Voice, blending Mande traditions with global sounds. Yvonne Chaka Chaka– South Africa’s Princess of Africa, using music for health and social advocacy. Angeline Kadjo – Ivorian gospel and Afro-traditional artist merging faith with cultural rhythm. From founding a continent to writing its stories, leading its people, and singing its soul — these are Africa’s Torchbearers. #AfricasTorchbearers #VoicesAndLegacies #AfricaDay2026

Wednesday GloSpotlight: 4 Zimbabwean Sommeliers Who Took on the World Blind Today we’re spotlighting one moment that changed everything: _Blind Ambition_. Tinashe Nyamudoka, Joseph T Dhafana, Pardon Taguzu, and Marlvin Gwese came together as a team with no funding, no industry backing, and a goal that sounded crazy — compete at the World Blind Wine Tasting Championships in France. They trained in Harare, blind tasting with what they had, and crowdfunded their way to the global stage. They walked into a room of the world’s best sommeliers and held their own. That moment put Zimbabwean wine on the map and proved our palates belong anywhere. Here’s who they are individually: *1. Tinashe Nyamudoka – Kumusha Wines* Sommelier turned founder. His brand Kumusha is built on African identity, premium blends, and telling Zimbabwean stories through every bottle. *2. Joseph T Dhafana – Mosi Wines & Spirits* First black African to win Best Sommelier in South Africa. He brought that expertise home to create Mosi — bold, rooted, and internationally recognized. *3. Pardon Taguzu – Madzimbahwe* Educator and blender. Pardon created Madzimbahwe to make wine relatable to African palates, using local fruit and flavors we actually grew up with. *4. Marlvin Gwese – Mukanya Wines* Storyteller and hospitality pro. Mukanya celebrates Zimbabwean culture, with every label and sip rooted in heritage. One team. Four brands. One message: Zimbabwean excellence doesn’t wait for permission. Watch _Blind Ambition_DocuFilm on Amazon Prime Video. Drop a 🍷 if you’re inspired. #GloSpotlight #BlindAmbition #KumushaWines #MosiWines #Madzimbahwe #MukanyaWines #ZimbabweanWines

Part 2: Demystifying Moonlighting…by DocMari There is always a starting point even in hopeless situations 2King4 :1-7 What do you have in your hand ? | **Teller/Clerk** | Money handling, KYC, trust | Mobile money agent, mukando treasurer, SME bookkeeping | | **Driver** | Routes, timekeeping, reliability | Evening deliveries, school runs, farm produce transport | | **Cleaner/Guard** | Consistency, attention to detail | Cleaning services for SMEs, laundry, office plants care | *You’re not “just a worker.” You’re a skilled person renting your skill too cheap. Start selling it directly, one hour at a time.* *4. So How Do You Keep Joy When Pay is Little?* 1. *Rename your job*: Don’t say “I’m a clerk.” Say “I’m a clerk funding my catering business.” The name changes the feeling. 2. *Celebrate small wins*: First $1 profit? Take a photo. That’s your first day as an owner. 3. *Find your people*: Join 3 others at work. Start a savings group. $5 each = $20 capital next month. (Allwomen.africa) 4. *Rest, don’t quit*: You’re tired because you’re carrying _only_ the job. A side project gives energy. It’s yours. *Money Matters Money is everyone’s happy place! Find yours! Mari idera onoteverera good idea…* Low pay is a season. Ownership is a decision.* Vision 2030 will not be built by people who waited for perfect salaries. It will be built by disgruntled workers who got strategic. Who used the job to learn, the night to earn, and the market to turn small into something. Today we honour your labour. Tomorrow, let’s honour your launch. *Work with dignity. Moonlight with purpose. And never stop preparing to own.* *Fambai nebasa. Asi muzofamba nebusiness.* Happy Workers’ Day. By DocMari Find me on Allwomen.africa

WEDNESDAY // GloSpotlight Varaidzo “Vee” Kativhu The headline: British-Zimbabwean education activist. YouTuber. Author. International speaker. The backstory: Born in Zimbabwe. Her father died when she was 2. At 6 she moved to the UK with her mother. Her first high school was in Wales. She faced racism and bullying there. The family moved to Dudley. At 16 she worked at McDonald’s during A-Levels to help at home. She became the first in her school to get into Oxford. The pivot: While at Oxford she started YouTube as @veekativhu98. She documented life as a Black African woman studying Classical Archaeology & Ancient History at Lady Margaret Hall. The channel grew to over 500,000 followers. Malala appeared in her videos. The build: She founded Empowered By Vee. The charity runs skill-based workshops to get underrepresented students into higher education. She wrote _EMPOWERED: Live Your Life with Passion and Purpose_ to share the blueprint. The credentials: Oxford BA. Harvard Masters in International Education Policy. PhD in Education Leadership at Claremont Graduate University, defended in 2026 at age 27. The recognition: BBC 100 Women 2023. Diana Legacy Award from Prince William & Prince Harry. British Vogue Force For Change 2024. Youngest Honorary Doctorate from University of Bradford. UN Young Leader for the SDGs. Why she matters: _“Education is my superpower and it gives me the key to unlock knowledge of this incredible world and to empower myself.”_ From Zimbabwe to Oxford. From McDonald’s to Harvard. She turns access into action. #GloSpotlight #VaraidzoKativhu

The thrill is at hand and Hondo Mukanya's choice is about to be *revealed*. Presented by The Cinema Nights x GloTV This Independence Day — Fri & Sat only Watch: http://Glotv.home.vimeo | @Glotv.home.vimeo

DEAD HAND _Tagline:_ FREEDOM'S PRICE IS FALLING _A FILM BY:_ ADELAIDE SEGAN GANYANI _Synopsis:_ _40,000 feet. No air. No way out._ Hijackers seize a jet and turn a child into a living weapon. Ex-soldier Hondo Mukanya must choose: throw the child from the plane to save 200 lives, or hold her and let everyone burn. _When saving one means losing all, saving all means losing yourself._ _What will Hondo Mukanya sacrifice to end the nightmare? Learn more on the full film._ _Presented by:_ The Cinema Nights x GloTV This Independence Day Available Friday & Saturday on http://Glotv.home.vimeo | @Glotv.home.vimeo

GLOPRESS UPDATE 📢 Zimbabwe Independence Day — April 18, 2026 Tomorrow Zimbabwe celebrates 46 years of independence. Main celebrationswill be held at MAPHISA Open Space, Matobo District, Matabeleland South. The venue was chosen to honor the legacy of the late Vice President Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, a founding father of the liberation struggle who hailed from the district. It’s also part of the Government’s rotational system to promote development and unity across all provinces. Across the country, different provinces, towns, and cities are also gearing up with their own celebrations — musical concerts, community parties, and food festivals marking the day. Masvingo is set to host the main event in 2027 under the rotation. The *Children’s Party* will follow afterwards as well. Happy Independence Day, Zimbabwe. #GloPress#Zimbabwe@46#Independenceday

GRAVITY IS MERCY BUT WAR IS THE REASON At 40,000ft, gravity is the only thing that shows mercy. It ends pain fast. War is the reason it has to. It made a child into a bomb and a hero into a murderer. Hondo Mukanya has 2 choices: Open the door and become a monster. Keep it shut and bury everyone. There is no third option. There is only his hand. The Cinema Nights x GloTv presents DEAD HAND this Independence Day. DEAD HAND Freedom’s Price is Falling A film by Adelaide Segan Ganyani AI Trailer — Friday Night #DeadHand #GravityIsMercy #GloTv #CinemaNights #IndependenceWeek