Zimbabwean representative Lyshanda Moyas achieved a significant milestone by placing among the top three African contestants at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Bangkok. She advanced into the global Top 30, a group that included Olivia Yacé of Côte d’Ivoire and Solange Tuyishime of Rwanda. Their collective success marked a strong continental presence at the event, which featured 120 international delegates.
Although Moyas did not progress beyond the Top 30 to the subsequent Top 12 round, her performance is regarded as a historic achievement for Zimbabwe. Her dual status as a global semifinalist and a top African finalist has generated considerable national pride. Supporters celebrated her accomplishment online, recognizing it as one of the country's most notable showings in the competition's recent history.
Although Moyas did not progress beyond the Top 30 to the subsequent Top 12 round, her performance is regarded as a historic achievement for Zimbabwe. Her dual status as a global semifinalist and a top African finalist has generated considerable national pride. Supporters celebrated her accomplishment online, recognizing it as one of the country's most notable showings in the competition's recent history.
