Miss Universe Botswana


Miss Universe Botswana is a beauty pageant that was first held in 1999, with winner competing in the Miss Universe pageant.

History

1999-2004

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. In 1999 Mpule Kwelagobe became the 3rd woman from Africa who was crowned Miss Universe pageant. Between 2002 and 2003 the country did not participate in Miss Universe but in 2004 the country sent a winning title of Miss Universe Botswana to Ecuador, Miss Universe 2004.

2010-2013

In 2010 Mos Syde Worldwide Entertainment Group; an international entertainment and fashion company domiciled in Botswana took over the Miss Universe Botswana pageant after a six-year absence. Tirelo Ramasedi was crowned Miss Universe Botswana 2010 during an event held in Gaborone on July 11. She represented Botswana at Miss Universe 2010 in Las Vegas on August 23. The follow-up winners were Larona Kgabo, Sheillah Molelekwa, and Tsoane Macheng. 2013 was the last time Botswana participated in Miss Universe. Safie Sekgwa is the National Director.

Cancelled

After five years did not compete at Miss Universe pageant, the first Miss Universe from Botswana, Mpule Kwelagobe took over the franchise. The winner selection of Miss Universe Botswana 2019 will remark Botswana to Miss Universe 2019, however was cancelled.

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