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Bikimane flies Botswana flag high

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Bikimane (in front) scooped several accolades during the Royal International Miss Pageant held at Florida

A 10-year-old aspiring model and beauty queen, Arefa Bikimane has made the country proud after raising the national flag high at the Royal International Miss pageant under the Sweetheart category where she scooped the crown at Orlando, Florida held from July 7-17.

The young girl hailing from Letlhakeng village went to compete in Florida after she was crowned the Royal International Miss Botswana 2021 queen as well as the winner for Sweetheart category.

At the international pageantry in Florida, she scooped the following titles; The winner of the Royal International Miss, Miss Top Model of the pageantry, top 16 international finalist, Regal Excellence award, best interview award, best evening gown and the casual wear forth runner-up.

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Bikimane flies Botswana flag high

A 10-year-old aspiring model and beauty queen, Arefa Bikimane has made the country proud after raising the national flag high at the Royal International Miss pageant under the Sweetheart category where she scooped the crown at Orlando, Florida held from July 7-17.

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Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

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Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform