Miss Universe Botswana

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

Not to be confused with Miss Botswana.
Miss Universe Botswana Organization (MUBO)
MottoAfrica is Future (2010—2013)
Formation1999
2019 (cancelled)
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersGaborone
Location
Membership
Miss Universe
Official language
English
President
Mpule Kwelagobe (cancelled)

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.[1] 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 (2011), Sheillah Molelekwa (2012), and Tsoane Macheng (2013). 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.

Titleholders
  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner
The winner of Miss Universe Botswana represents the country at the Miss Universe pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) a runner-up is sent.
Year District Miss Universe Botswana Placement at Miss Universe Special Awards Notes
Did not compete since 2014—Present
2013 Gaborone Tsaone Macheng Unplaced
2012 Gaborone Sheillah Molelekwa Unplaced
2011 Gaborone Larona Motlatsi Kgabo Unplaced
2010 Gaborone Tirelo Ramasedi Unplaced Safie Sekgwa (Mos Syde Worldwide Entertainment Group) Directorship
Did not compete between 2005—2009
2004 Gaborone Icho Keolotswe Unplaced
Did not compete between 2002—2003
2001 Gaborone Mataila Sikwane Unplaced Crowned as Miss Universe Botswana 2001 after in 1999 placed as the 2nd Runner-up of Mpule's year
2000 Orapa Joyce Molemoeng Unplaced
1999 South-East Mpule Kwelagobe Miss Universe 1999 Miss Universe Botswana Organization — Announced by Mr Phiri, High Commissioner of Zambia to Botswana

See also

References
  1. "Miss Universe Botswana 1999". Miss Universe Botswana. Archived from the original on 2001-03-03. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
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