Miss Universe Botswana
| Motto | Africa is Future |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1999 |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Gaborone |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | English |
President | Safie Sekgwa |
Staff | Mos Syde Group |
| Website | Official site |
The Miss Universe Botswana is a beauty pageant that was first held in 1999, with winner competing in the Miss Universe pageant. Miss Universe Botswana is not related to the Miss Botswana pageant.
History
The first ever Miss Universe Botswana pageant was held at the Grand Palm Hotel Casino Resort in the capital of Gaborone on the March 19, 1999.[1]
In 1999 Mpule Kwelagobe became the 3rd woman from Africa who was crowned Miss Universe pageant.
In 2010 Mos Syde Worldwide Entertainment Group; an international entertainment and fashion company domiciled in Botswana, is the license-holder for the Miss Universe Botswana pageant. Tirelo Ramasedi was crowned Miss Universe Botswana 2010 during an event held in Gaborone on July 11. She will represent Botswana at Miss Universe 2010 in Las Vegas on August 23. Botswana returned to the pageant after a 5-year absence, their latest participation was in 2004.
In 2014 Botswana was withdrew at the Miss Universe pageant after the pageant moving on January 25, 2015. Mos Syde Group revamps the pageant to come back bigger and better for 2015.
Titleholders
Boldface indicates winner of the Miss Universe
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Universe Botswana | Hometown | Placement | Notes |
| 1999 | Mpule Kwelagobe | Gaborone | WINNER | A part of United Nations, representing Botswana. |
| 2000 | Joyce Molemoeng | Gaborone | ||
| 2001 | Mataila Sikwane | Gaborone | ||
| 2004 | Icho Keolotswe | Gaborone | ||
| 2010 | Tirelo Ramasedi | Gaborone | ||
| 2011 | Larona Kgabo | Gaborone | ||
| 2012 | Sheillah Molelekwa | Gaborone | ||
| 2013 | Tsaone Macheng | Gaborone | ||
See also
References
- ↑ "Miss Universe Botswana 1999". Miss Universe Botswana. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
External links
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