Rachel comes from a family of 9, 6 girls and 3 boys; she grew up in Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi. Malawi has the third largest lake in africa and its main export products are tobacco and tea. Having achieved her diploma in mass communication and journalism, the most interesting report she has done so far was in interviewing the minister of tourism, it is her ambition to continue with a media career after she has completed her duties as miss malawi. Hobbies are: reading, cooking, travelling, singing and dancing, she also enjoys: netball, football and throwing the javelin. Favourite food is fish and rice cooked in an appetising sauce. Rachel’s motto is “beauty with love”.