The reigning Miss Universe Botswana 2024 is Dr. Thanolo Caroline Thato Keutlwile. Born in Thamaga, Kweneng, Botswana, she earned her bachelor’s degree in surgery from the University of Botswana in Gaborone, Botswana.
Miss Universe Botswana 2025 predictions
On August 30, 2025, Keutlwile will crown her successor at the Adansonia Hotel in Francistown, Botswana. It is the 10th edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the country’s Miss Universe candidate.
From 14 candidates, 10 are still in the running towards becoming Miss Universe Botswana 2025. I believe these five finalists will make it to the top:
predicted 4th runner-up
Itireleng Modise, 29, Sebina
predicted 3rd runner-up
Michelle Tlhapiso, 18, Molepolole
predicted 2nd runner-up
Christina Vanstaden, 26, Werda
predicted 1st runner-up
Lillian Andries, 30, Ramotswa
predicted Miss Universe Botswana 2025
Dabilo Moses, 24, Maitengwe
Botswana currently has one Miss Universe placement. The country was represented in the international beauty pageant by Mpule Kwelagobe in 1999, Joyce Molemoeng in 2000, Mataila Sikwane in 2001, Icho Keolotswe in 2004, Tirelo Ramasedi in 2010, Larona Motlatsi Kgabo in 2011, Sheillah Molelekwa in 2012, Tsaone Macheng in 2013 and Keutlwile in 2024.
On March 19, 1999, Mpule competed against nine other Miss Universe Botswana 1999 finalists at the Grand Palm Hotel Casino Resort in Gaborone and won the title. On May 26, 1999, she represented Botswana at Miss Universe 1999, competed against 83 other candidates at the Chaguaramas Convention Centre in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago and won the title.
On September 21, 2024, Keutlwile competed against 19 other Miss Universe Botswana 2024 finalists at the Gaborone International Conference Centre in Gaborone and won the title. On November 16, 2024, she represented Botswana at Miss Universe 2024, competed against 124 other candidates at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico (Arena CDMX) in Mexico City, Mexico and was unplaced.
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