Second time a charm for Modipane

Friday, March 27, 2026 | 80 Views |

Magdeline Modipane. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The newly crowned Miss Botswana, Magdeline Angel Modipane, is the true definition of the expression second time is a charm. A year ago, she stood among the finalists and exited at the Top 5. This past weekend, she returned to the same stage and emerged as the winner. Speaking during an introductory visit to Mmegi offices this week, the 25-year-old University of Botswana student said her comeback was deliberate.

“I tried in 2025 and only made Top 5. After that, I had to reflect on my journey and identify where I needed to improve,” she said.

The Tonota native shares she took time to work on herself, both in terms of pageantry and personal growth.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Miss Botswana

The cattle were handed over last week, completing a 17-cattle payment demanded by the tribe over grievances dating back to the party’s time in power

BDP settles 17-cattle bill to mend GaMmangwato ties

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

Moupo rejects patronage approach to deployment

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

Moupo to revisit BNF cadre values

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

Ruling party should tread carefully on cadre deployment

The Monitor Editor | 1d ago

Your actions season the feedback taste

Kealeboga Ngwigwa | 22 Sep 2026

My boss hates me - The perpetually aggrieved employee

Thulaganyo Jankey | 1d ago

But on the particularly sensitive question of cadre deployment, the BNF must tread very carefully.The issue deserves robust debate, not ideological enthusiasm. Recent public comments from the BNF leadership are reassuring: the party has said that government positions should be based on merit and competence rather than party membership, and that it does not have a specific cadre-deployment policy.That principle should remain firmly at the centre...

The Monitor Editor | 29 September 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Second time a charm for Modipane

Explore

More

BDP settles 17-cattle bill to mend GaMmangwato ties

Gov’t puts SOEs on notice

Moupo rejects patronage approach to deployment

Moupo to revisit BNF cadre values

Ruling party should tread carefully on cadre deployment

Your actions season the feedback taste

My boss hates me - The perpetually aggrieved employee

#PushaBW Store’s sales rise

Ruling party should tread carefully on cadre deployment