By Burnett Munthali 
By Burnett Munthali
BLANTYRE — Malawi Vice President Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah has met Miss International Africa Yollanda Chimbarami and Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 Lyshanda Moyas in Blantyre to discuss stronger Malawi-Zimbabwe ties and cooperation in the creative industry.
According to the Office of the Vice President, the meeting on Wednesday focused on the importance of the creative industry and the work being undertaken by the Zimbabwean delegation in the sector.
Chimbarami said their roles as beauty queens had enabled them to build a strong network across Africa, which they intend to use to promote partnerships between Malawi and Zimbabwe.
She said the delegation was interested in strengthening cooperation through the creative industry while using its regional networks to create opportunities for collaboration.
The beauty queens said they work closely with the Zimbabwean government and are involved in initiatives supporting young girls and boys living with disabilities across the continent.
Ansah welcomed the engagement and commended the two beauty queens for using their public platforms to contribute to social development.
The Vice President described them as icons and good leaders who serve as role models for young people in their respective countries.
During the meeting, the Zimbabwean delegation also presented Ansah with Zimbabwean national fabric, a gift facilitated by Zimbabwe’s First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa.
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