Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 Lyshanda Moyas Brings Clean Water to Epworth Community

Glamour met grassroots change as Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025, Lyshanda Moyas, visited Epworth not for the runway, but for a cause that defines her reign — access to clean water.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Miss Universe Zimbabwe Organisation in partnership with ZimEnergy, marked a vital step toward solving chronic water shortages in one of Harare’s fastest-growing communities.

The newly commissioned borehole, drilled to a depth of 70 metres, will provide clean water to about 700 residents every day. It will also serve public facilities at Glenwood Shopping Centre, which have long struggled with poor sanitation caused by erratic water supply.

For Moyas, the project fulfilled a promise she made when crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe — to use her platform for sustainable, community-driven impact. “This is not about being Miss Universe Zimbabwe,” she said. “This is about showing the world what a beauty queen with a purpose can do.”

The initiative ties directly into her advocacy around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation. “Without clean water, there is no health, no education, no equality,” she said. “I want my time as Miss Universe Zimbabwe to be remembered not for gowns I wore but for the communities we lifted.”

Moyas has also championed SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), focusing on empowering women and promoting environmental sustainability. She highlighted that water scarcity hits women hardest, as they are often responsible for collecting water in underserved communities.

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Miss Universe Zimbabwe Board Chairperson Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi Chiwenga described the project as a major step toward restoring dignity and opportunity in Epworth. “As Miss Universe Zimbabwe Organisation, we say water is life, and we cannot do anything without water,” she said. “We are proud to have achieved this goal with the help of our sponsors and partners.”

Baloyi Chiwenga recalled that in 2024, Miss Universe winner Sheynnis Palacios joined the organisation in commissioning another borehole in Epworth. “Last year we came to Epworth but a different area as we scouted for places that had water challenges,” she said. “It is our hope that next year, we do the same again.”

She also challenged private companies to invest in water infrastructure for marginalised communities, calling access to clean water a fundamental human right rather than a privilege.

The organisation’s chief executive, Tendai Hunda, praised ZimEnergy for its sponsorship and commitment to social development. “We believe that access to clean water is a fundamental human right,” she said. “This borehole is just one of the many ways we are working to uplift our communities and foster sustainable development.”

The event was attended by Epworth Town Secretary Dr Mhanda, Members of Parliament, councillors, traditional leaders, and hundreds of residents. Local elders expressed gratitude through song and prayer, describing the project as a “turning point” for the area. Many residents said the borehole would improve hygiene, save time, and reduce the spread of water-borne diseases.

The Epworth borehole is part of a broader community development strategy led by Moyas and the Miss Universe Zimbabwe Organisation. The initiative represents the organisation’s evolving identity — one that blends beauty with purpose, leadership, and measurable social change.

Baloyi Chiwenga summed it up: “This is the new face of Miss Universe Zimbabwe — one that stands for transformation, empowerment, and grassroots development.”