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Miss Botswana selects Top 30 finalists

Miss Botswana 2024 Anicia Gaothusi
Miss Botswana 2024 Anicia Gaothusi

The search for Miss Botswana 2025 continues, following the announcement of the Top 30 finalists over the weekend.

Speaking at the reveal of the Top 30 on Saturday, the reigning queen, Miss Botswana 2024 Anicia Gaothusi, shared a word of advice with the finalists: the importance of 'unity', as she aptly named the crown. Gaothuse urged the finalists to support one another and be their sister's keeper; the value the crown signifies.

"This journey has been a challenging one for me, so much so that I believe the same goes for everyone. As you embark on this challenge, I want you to be there for each other, stand with each other," Gaothusi said.

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