DODOMA, Oct. 28 -- THE Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda, has said that Tanzania can host the Miss World pageant for three consecutive years if ongoing discussions succeed,

He made the statement at the National Assembly in Dodoma today, October 28, 2026, noting that preparations and discussions are underway on the possibility of bringing the international beauty pageant to Tanzania, describing the prospect as an opportunity to boost tourism and economic growth.

Additionally, he stated that the recent victory of the Miss Grand International, Jihan Dimack has brought honour to Tanzania and united Africans in celebrating the achievement of the Tanzanian contestant.

“I spoke with some of my counterparts...