Adah Mushibi was crowned Miss World Zambia 2026 during the national final held over the weekend. She will represent the country at the Miss World Festival, scheduled to take place in Vietnam from August 9 to September 5, 2026.

Adah is a medical professional, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine.

Zambia first participated in Miss World in 1974. The country’s representative in 2025, Faith Bwalya, reached the Top 40 at Miss World 2025 and won the Head to Head Challenge challenge, Zambia’s strongest performance at Miss World. 

Adah Mushibi said she is deeply grateful and humbled after being crowned Miss World Zambia. She thanked everyone who supported, encouraged, prayed for, and voted for her throughout the journey, describing the achievement as a blessing and promising to wear the crown with purpose, humility, and pride as she represents Zambia.

The 73rd Miss World Festival in Vietnam will be part of Miss World’s 75th anniversary celebrations, bringing together contestants from around the world for a month of cultural activities, challenge events, and the grand final in Ho Chi Minh City.