Tatenda Masuku

1/2 It is deeply saddening that Rossana Hall, our Miss Universe Zimbabwe representative, finds herself fighting for a visa instead of preparing alongside fellow contestants for the competition in Puerto Rico. This is bigger than Rossana. She is carrying the hopes, identity and pride of a nation. Her participation presents an opportunity to showcase Zimbabwe, put Shurugwi on the global map, and give our country, SADC and Africa a platform through which to tell our story. I appeal to the Government of Zimbabwe to urgently intervene. Surely, there must be a way around this. These are our brand ambassadors. They represent our national interests, our culture, our tourism and our identity. We cannot sit back and watch a young Zimbabwean lose an opportunity to represent her country because of circumstances beyond her control.