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Miss Botswana 2024 is Anicia Gaothusi from Tutume

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Anicia Gaothusi was crowned Miss Botswana 2024 (Miss World Botswana 2024) in a glittering ceremony held on Saturday, March 23 at the Royal Aria Conference Centre in Tlokweng, Gaborone. The 22-year-old student at the Gaborone University College of Law and Professional Studies (GUC) beat nine other finalists to win the national title. She is now expected to represent Botswana at the 72nd Miss World competition. Halle Chandapiwa Hirschfeld and Sebaga Lea Manyapetsa were named the first and second princesses, respectively. Completing the Top 10 contestants were Charmaine Keletso Reasentse, Emma-Anne Tshisimogo, Lefika Arhea Tladi, Lorato Kganyapelo, Otshepo Omphile Nthonyana, Relebanye Bakane and Christina Karin Vanstaden. The new Miss Botswana is no stranger to pageantry. She previously held the title Miss Teen Botswana 2019 and participated in Miss Teen International 2019 in Gurugram, India where she finished as second runner-up. Her predecessor, Lesego Chombo (Miss Botswana 2022), plac

Miss Supranational Botswana 2023 is Dabilo Moses

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Dabilo Moses was crowned Miss Supranational Botswana 2023 on Saturday, April 15 at the Royal Aria Convention Center in Gaborone. The 22-year-old model hailing from Maitengwe bested 11 other finalists to win the first edition of the national pageant. She will now prepare to represent Botswana at Miss Supranational 2023 in Poland this July. Laura Alfred was named the first runner-up while Stephinah Sebina finished second runner-up. Precious Haushiko and Mosa Balesamang rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Reigning Miss Supranational from South Africa, Lalela Mswane attended the event as a special guest. No stranger to pageantry, the first ever Miss Supranational Botswana was a finalist at Miss Botswana 2021 and last year, she clinched the title of Miss Independence Botswana 2022. Dabilo is pursuing a degree in broadcasting and journalism at the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology and aspires to one day become a communication specialist. View this post on Instagram

Miss Supranational Botswana 2023: Meet the 12 finalists

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Miss Supranational Botswana 2023 grand final will be held this Saturday, April 15 at the Royal Aria Convention Center in Gaborone. A total of 12 stunning finalists have been selected to take part in the forthcoming national pageant's first edition organized by Something Big Botswana. Reigning Miss Supranational from South Africa, Lalela Mswane, has arrived in the country for the first time on Friday, April 14 to attend the event as a special guest. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Supranational - BOTSWANA (@misssupra_bw) The winner of Miss Supranational Botswana 2023 will represent "the land of diamonds, flora and fauna" at the Miss Supranational 2023 pageant in Poland this July. Who will become the first-ever Miss Supranational Botswana? Meet the 12 finalists: Felang Kwapa Baitse Serai Dabilo Moses Precious Haushiko Stephinah Sebina Cynthia Kalayakgosi Mosa Balesamang Laura Alfred Millicent Ramatlhape Kitso Makgekgenene Tia Lekgowa N

Miss Botswana 2022 is Lesego Chombo

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Lesego Chombo edged out nine other finalists to be crowned Miss Botswana 2022 on Saturday, October 22 at the Fairscape Precinct in Gaborone. The 24-year-old all-rounder beauty from Maun holds a law degree from the University of Botswana and is currently a practicing attorney at the High Court of Botswana. She will now prepare to represent her country at the 71st Miss World pageant, whose date and venue are yet to be announced. Tshepo Nthaga and Sebaga Manyapetsa were named the first and second princesses, respectively. Last year's winner Palesa Molefe passed the crown to her successor at the end of the event which was also attended by the reigning Miss World from Poland, Karolina Bielawska. For her Beauty With A Purpose (BWAP) project, the new Miss Botswana aims to create a conducive environment for the development of underprivileged children. During her birthday in July, she hosted a recreational outing for 70 children in need. The event consisted of medical checks, educational ac

Miss Botswana 2022: Meet the Top 10 finalists

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After weeks of intensive tasks and training, the Top 10 finalists selected for Miss Botswana 2022 have been officially announced on September 22. The national final will be held for the first time in an outdoor space on Saturday, October 22 at the Fairscape Precinct in Gaborone. Last year's winner Palesa Molefe will crown her successor at the end of the event and the next Miss Botswana is expected to represent her country at the 71st Miss World pageant. Meet the Top 10 official finalists: Alipo Makosha - 26, she believes that part of her purpose is to bring the presence and light of God wherever she is through her singing voice. Cheshe Tsayang - an optimist who believes that light can be found even in the darkest of situations. Cynthia Kalayakgosi - 25, a colored pencil artist since age 14, and a makeup artist. Goitsemodimo Jogwe - 25, a tourism and hospitality student, model and police officer. Gontlafetse Oagile - sports enthusiast especially football, volleyball and softball Les

Miss Botswana 2022 Top 30 official contestants announced

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The Top 30 contestants who will be vying for the title of Miss Botswana 2022 have been officially announced by the organizers. Entries for the national competition closed on July 28 and a selection panel had a tough job narrowing down all applicants to just 30. The organizers also announced that the Top 15 will be determined by how the contestants perform by public vote, the selection panel, gym session, and the photography session. Four contestants with the most likes, shares, and comments on their pictures on the Miss Botswana official Facebook page will progress to the Top 15. This year's final competition is expected to take place in September and last year's winner Palesa Molefe, who placed in the Top 40 during the 70th Miss World edition, will relinquish her crown to her successor at the end of the event. Meet the official Top 30 contestants: Alipo Makosha Annita Tlagae Bridgette Mokgojwa Cheshe Tsayang Cynthia Kalayakgosi Diphetogo Kgotlaesho Godiraone Kgautlbe Goitsemo