Irene Navicha

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Irene Navicha is the first runner-up of Miss Malawi and has been selected to represent the country at the 73rd Miss World pageant in Vietnam, amidst controversy over her selection over the reigning Miss Malawi, Thandie Chisi.

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Irene Navicha was controversially opted to represent the country at Miss World in Vietnam, leaving Chisi on the sidelines.

Miss Malawi Chisi says she will address Miss World controversy ‘at appropriate time’ - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·

Malawi· 2026-07-27

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Thandie Chisi

Irene Navicha is set to represent Malawi at Miss World despite the controversy surrounding her selection.

Miss Malawi bosses grovel over ‘age eligibility’ bungle as they beg public for K30m to send Navicha to Vietnam — with K15m still MISSING - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·

Malawi· 2026-07-25

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Benedette Mweso

Thandie Chisi

Irene Navicha was chosen to represent Malawi at Miss World after Thandie Chisi declined the opportunity.

Miss Malawi row takes new twist as Bushiri PR chief claims Chisi rejected pageant offer - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·

Malawi· 2026-07-25

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Irene Navicha has been named as Malawi's representative for the 2026 Miss World pageant.

Miss Malawi runner-up Navicha to represent country at Miss World amid social media backlash over selection - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·

Malawi· 2026-07-22

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Thandie Chisi

Mary Navicha

Stephen Mdala