Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) student Irene Navicha has become the runner-up to the winner of the international cultural beauty pageant, MISS Culture Global.

Irene is a daughter to Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker and Director of Women, Mary Navicha.

A South African girl identified as Casey Esmeraldo won the competition.

A girl from Philippines identified as Cleof emerged as second princess in the race that took place in South Africa over the weekend.

Meanwhile, many Malawians have taken to social media to congratulate Irene Navicha.