Botswana comes second at Little Miss Universe
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
The 13-year-old came second after South Africa got first position. Third position went to Tatarstan. Baleseng outshone 38 other contestants from across the world to be crowned first princess.
Director and founder of Little Miss Universe Botswana, Tebogo Lebanna, said due to financial problems that prevented reigning Little Miss Universe Botswana queen Juanitah Ballout from participating, Baleseng travelled alone to the pageant. Contestants had to finance their own travel.
While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...