Beyond the Crown: Gaothusi reflects on growth, gratitude, future :: Mmegi Online

Following her return from representing Botswana at the 72nd Miss World pageant in India and meeting with President Duma Boko, Miss World Botswana 2025, Anicia Gaothusi, sat down with Arts&Culture reporters, SHARON MATHALA and LARONA MAKHAIZA to reflect on her journey and share her vision for the future

Arts&Culture: Congratulations on making it to the Top 40 at Miss World 2025. How did it feel to reach the milestone after many attempts through the fast track challenges? Gaothusi: It felt like a dream come true. My heart dropped, I paused a bit because I finally did it even though I didn’t make it through the fast track challenges. It means that my work at Miss World was impactful and people saw it.

Arts&Culture: Did you ever lose hope you might miss out on progressing to the Top 40 stage after missing out on fast track challenges?

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