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Hope Pageants crowns eight queens

Hope Pagents queens were crowned over the weekend
Hope Pagents queens were crowned over the weekend

The annual beauty pageant that wins at making a positive impact in the lives of girls and young women, Miss Hope Pageants, crowned eight queens on Saturday at the President Hotel in Gaborone.

Hope Pageants Botswana brought forth not just multiple awards for young women and girls for their hard work. As the local pageantry industry continues to grow, it has boosted the contestants' confidence and also encouraged many to up their game. The newly crowned Miss Hope Botswana 2025, Myheart Ditlamelo proved to have what it takes to be the queen. She not only walked away with the Miss Hope Botswana title but also scored a few awards after working hard to be this year's queen. She was given the Public Speaking, Best Interview, and confidence awards, and the Best Project Initiative award.

Angel Golekanye scooped the Miss Teen Hope crown whilst Winnie Mokgatlhe won the Miss Pre-teen Hope. On the other hand, Amil Charles scooped the Little Miss Hope Botswana title. Unlike other categories, the Little Miss Hope Botswana had runner-ups. Atira Rapula was named the first runner-up, while Jael Batsile won the second princess title.

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