Miss Supranational announces top finalists
Friday, March 03, 2023 | 110 Views |
Moremong
Moremong said the auditions scouted talent in areas such as Kasane, Maun, Gantsi, Kang, Francistown, Selebi-Phikwe, Palapye, Jwaneng and wrapped up with two days of beauty search in Gaborone.
“The 30 queens will undergo a series of training and workshops to prepare them for the next stages of the pageant. They will be cut to 12 after a spectacular talent show to be hosted on March 24. Something Big Pty (Ltd) is a 100% locally owned company and holds license rights for Miss Supranational Botswana. Miss Supranational means transcending national boundaries, authority or interest involving more than one country, having power or authority that is greater than that of single countries or governments,” she said.
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