By Simbarashe Sithole
Gweru based model, Letween Pikire, is aiming for the Miss Tourism Zimbabwe 2026 scheduled in April in an.
The 22-year-old model believes it her to time to shine and become a role model to many upcoming models.
“My current ambitions pursuits are to win the title of Miss tourism2026 ,though my main focus is to represent my country at an international level, she said.”
“I took modeling as a career and a duty to serve my country by presentation, l desire to be a beacon of strength and light that will outshine all obstacles in silent like a fire.
I hope to be a role model to the future generation as l support childlife from all angles and situations because I believe in a better tomorrow made today as I stand for the upbringing and development of children from all walks of life,” she added.
Having started modeling in 2024 , Pikire got her inspiration from Princess Diana whom she said she had an eye of fashion and humanitarian figure.
“I got my inspiration from Princess Diana , the lady who rests in people’s hearts and minds an iconic figure known as the People’s Princess ,she had the eye for fashion and the humanitarian figure and a heart for the welfare of children.”
The model encouraged her colleagues to keep aiming higher.
“To other models l can say pick yourself up and do it until it becomes reality ,it is not failure but a process that requires all those steps to perfection ,so never give up and never compare ,you will reach your desired destination, the model concluded.