Jackson crowned Miss Earth Botswana
Monday, September 05, 2011
It was second time lucky for Jackson, who has tried unsuccessfully before, for the crown. She will represent Botswana in the next level of the competition. Tshireletso Moatlhodi was named Miss Fire, Refilwe Tlotleng walked away with the Miss Water title while Kgakgamatso Ngwira became Miss Air.
In a green battle, eight ladies with a heart and passion for conservation of the planet swayed their assets and shared their ideas on saving the environment to the paltry audience.
That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...