BY NOXOLO DLAMINI
PIGGS PEAK – The Miss Hhohho 2026 winners have received their well-deserved prizes, with pageant sponsors fulfilling their promises and reaffirming their commitment to empowering young women while promoting Eswatini’s rich culture and heritage.
The prize presentation ceremony celebrated the achievements of the Miss Hhohho 2026 Queen and her princesses, marking an important moment in recognising their hard work and dedication throughout the pageant.
The Miss Hhohho 2026 Queen received a range of prizes, including iHub computer skills training, driving school, a one-night bed-and-breakfast stay at Highlands Inn Hotel, jewellery from Sterns, a salon treatment at Gabi Salon, a hairdryer, beauty nail lamp and a perfume hamper.
The First Princess was awarded with makeup services from Nonny, iHub computer skills training, a beauty nail lamp, hairdryer, three months of beauty parlour services from Fufu and a perfume hamper.
Meanwhile, the Second Princess received iHub computer skills training, a hairdryer, beauty nail lamp, salon services from Thobile’s Salon and a perfume hamper.
Beyond the top three winners, all 12 Miss Hhohho 2026 contestants were also recognised, each receiving three months of computer skills training from iHub, hairdryers, T-shirts from MTN, juice bottles and hampers from Orchard Insurance.
The presentation demonstrated the important role played by sponsors in supporting pageants beyond the competition itself, particularly through prizes that provide contestants with opportunities to develop their skills, confidence and personal wellbeing.
The Miss Hhohho pageant also serves as a platform for celebrating Eswatini’s culture, identity and traditions while giving young women an opportunity to showcase their talents, creativity and leadership potential.
The organisers expressed their appreciation to all sponsors and partners who contributed towards making the 2026 pageant a success, noting that their support has helped strengthen the pageant’s mandate of preserving culture while empowering young women.
The fulfilment of the promised prizes further reflects the importance of partnerships in creating meaningful opportunities for young women and ensuring that the Miss Hhohho platform continues to make a positive impact in the community.
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