Miss Botswana Explained

Miss Botswana should not be confused with Miss Universe Botswana.

Miss Botswana Organization
Formation:1964
Type:Beauty pageant
Headquarters:Gaborone
Location:Botswana
Membership:Miss World
Miss Supranational
Language:English
Leader Title:Organization
Leader Name:Botswana Council of Women

Miss Botswana is a national Beauty pageant in Botswana.

History

Botswana pageantry runs parallel with the history of the country. Even though there had been beauty contests conducted in various villages around the country in the early 1960s, the first Miss Botswana beauty contest was in 1967, conducted as part of Botswana independence celebrations.[1]

At the time, it was determined that the colourful first beauty event was going to 'pick a perfect representative of the nation's modern womanhood. Theresa Rantao satisfactorily met those requirements. She became the winner of the Miss Botswana 1967. Earlier in 1964, Veronica Magosi of Lobatse won the Miss Bechuanaland crown. In 1965 the crown was won by Lydia Tiyo.[2]

Botswana made its debut at Miss World in 1972. Traditionally, the winner of Miss Botswana represents the country at Miss World. Botswana Council of Women is currently in charge for the organization of the contest.

Titleholders

YearMiss Botswana
1962Serwalo Gaseitsewe
1964Veronica Magosi
1965Lydia Tiyo
1967Theresa Rantao
1968Veronica Gaosi
1969Seanokeng Moranyane
1970Lilian Taunyane
1971Beauty Seloiso
1972Agnes Letshebe
1973Priscilla Molefè
1974Rosemary Molefi
1975Lucy Mosinyi
1976Ida Mpatane
1978Tshepho Chape
1979Doris Magula
1980Kefilwe Maribe
1981Shalike Kgalaeng
1982Peggy Lebum
1983Dineo Ratsatsi
1984Stella Podile
1985Keanole Radimo
1986Boitumelo Matlapeng
1987Tuduetso Tselayakgosi
1988Grace Mafoko
1989Natasha April
1990Malebogo Kgotso
1991Shale Ntsima
1992Boitumelo Ramponye
1993Mpho Lekoko
1994Hazel Kutlo Mmopi
1995Joyce Manase
1996Monica Semolekae
1997Mpule Kwelagobe
1998Earthen Mbulawa
1999Alimah Isaacs
2000Punah Serati
2001Masego Sebedi
2002Lomaswati Dlamini
2003Boingotlo Motlalakgosi
2004Judy Peacock
2005Lorato Tebogo
2006Malebogo Marumoagae
2007Itseng Kgomotso
2009Sumaiyah Marope
2010Emma Wareus[3]
2011Karabo Sampson
2012Tapiwa Anna-Marie Preston
2013Rosemary Keofitlhetse
2015Seneo Mabengano
2016Thata Kenosi
2017Nicole Gaelebale
2018Moitshepi Elias
2019Oweditse Gofaone Phirinyane
2021 Palesa Molefe
2022Lesego Chombo

Botswana at International pageants

Miss World Botswana

Miss Botswana has started to send a Winner to Miss World. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.

Year Miss World BotswanaPlacement at Miss WorldSpecial Awards
2025Anicia GaothusiTBA
2023Lesego Chombo[4] Top 4
2022Palesa MolefeTop 40
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2019Oweditse Gofaone PhirinyaneUnplaced
2018Moitshepi EliasUnplaced
2017Nicole Lisa GaelebaleTop 40
2016Thata KenosiUnplaced
2015Seneo Paige Bambino MabenganoUnplaced
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2013Rosemary KeofitlhetseUnplaced
2012Tapiwa Anna-Marie PrestonUnplaced
2011Karabo Sampson Top 20
2010Emma Wareus1st Runner-up
  • Miss World Africa
2009Sumaiyah Pandor MaropeUnplaced
2008Itseng KgomotsoUnplaced
2007Malebogo MarumoagaeUnplaced
2006Lorato Pearl TebogoUnplaced
2005Tshegofatso Abigail Tumisang RobiUnplaced
2004Juby PeacockUnplaced
2003Boingotlo MotlalekgosiUnplaced
2002Lomaswati DlaminiUnplaced
2001Masego SebediUnplaced
2000Puna Keleabetswe SeratiUnplaced
1999Alimah IsaacsUnplaced
1998Earthern Pinkinyana MbulawaUnplaced
1997Mpule KwelagobeUnplaced
1996Joyce ManaseUnplaced
1995Monica SomolekaeUnplaced
1994Hazel Kutlo MmopiUnplaced
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1974Rosemary MoletiUnplaced
1973Priscilla MolefeUnplaced
1972Agnes Motswere LetsebeUnplaced

Miss Supranational Botswana

Year Miss Supranational BotswanaPlacement at Miss Supranational Special Awards
2024Leah BarobetseTBA
2023Dabilo Moses[5] Top 24Top 29 at Miss Talent

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ‘Miss Botswana queens lack premium beauty appealing to Miss World judges’. 2020-01-13. Weekend Post. en-GB. 2020-05-27.
  2. News: Botswana Pageantry. 2017-09-16.
  3. Web site: Miss World 2010. Miss World 2010. 8 October 2017.
  4. Web site: Lesego Chombo wins Miss Botswana 2022 - Gambakwe Media. gambakwe.com. en. 2022-10-22.
  5. Web site: Dabilo Moses is your Miss Supranational Botswana 2023 .