Road to Miss World: Grace under pressure
Friday, March 07, 2025 | 280 Views |
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The date and venue for the 72nd Miss World competition was finally announced two weeks back, and Botswana’s representative is already on the move. When the Mmegi team arrived for the meeting, she had traded her evening gowns for gym tights, with her crown, titled crown of unity, momentarily set aside for sweat and discipline.
She told us that by 6am every day, the gym is her battlefield with a personal trainer from Jack’s Gym pushing her through the grueling session, as she undergoes cardio and strength training.
That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...