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| caption=Kwelagobe in 2013
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| birth_place= [[Gaborone]], Botswana
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| alma_mater = [[Columbia University]]
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| birth_name= Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe
| birth_name = Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe
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'''Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe''' (born 14 November 1979) is a Botswana investor, businesswoman, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned [[Miss Universe 1999]]. She was the first black African woman to win one of the [[Big Four international beauty pageants]], the first woman from Botswana to win, and the first from a nation making their debut in nearly four decades. Kwelagobe had previously been crowned [[Miss Botswana|Miss Botswana 1997]] and [[Miss Universe Botswana|Miss Universe Botswana 1999]], and competed in [[Miss World 1997]].
'''Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe''' (born 14 November 1979) is a [[Tswana people|Motswana]] investor, businesswoman, model, and beauty queen who was crowned [[Miss Universe 1999]]. She was the first black African woman to win one of the [[Big Four international beauty pageants]], the first woman from Botswana to win, and the first from a nation making their debut in nearly four decades. Kwelagobe had previously been crowned [[Miss Botswana|Miss Botswana 1997]] and [[Miss Universe Botswana|Miss Universe Botswana 1999]], and competed in [[Miss World 1997]].


Kwelagobe has been recognized as a human health rights activist, especially for her fight against [[HIV/AIDS]] and advocacy for youth and women to have greater access to sexual reproductive education and services. She is the co-founder of QuesS Capital LLC, a [[private equity firm]] with investments in [[financial services]], [[renewable energy]] and [[agriculture]] in [[Africa]] and [[South Asia]].
Kwelagobe has been recognized as a human health rights activist, especially for her fight against [[HIV/AIDS]] and advocacy for youth and women to have greater access to sexual reproductive education and services. She is the co-founder of QuesS Capital LLC, a [[private equity firm]] with investments in [[financial services]], [[renewable energy]] and agriculture in Africa and South Asia.


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Kwelagobe was born on 14 November 1979 in [[Gaborone]]. She comes from the [[Tswana people|Tswana]] ethnic group, and her native language is [[Tswana language|Tswana]]. Kwelagobe attended [[Lobatse Senior Secondary School]] in [[Lobatse]], and [[Columbia University]] in [[New York City]], graduating with a degree in [[international political economy]]. She began her education at Columbia in 2002, two years after finishing her reign as Miss Universe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nexteinstein.org/ourboard/ms-mpule-kwelagobe/|title=Ms Mpule Kwelagobe|publisher=AIMS|accessdate=30 October 2019}}</ref>
Kwelagobe was born on 14 November 1979 in [[Gaborone]].<ref name=":0" /> She comes from the [[Tswana people|Tswana]] ethnic group, and her native language is [[Tswana language|Tswana]]. Kwelagobe attended [[Lobatse Senior Secondary School]] in [[Lobatse]], and [[Columbia University]] in [[New York City]], graduating with a degree in [[international political economy]].<ref name=":2" /> She began her education at Columbia in 2002, two years after finishing her reign as Miss Universe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nexteinstein.org/ourboard/ms-mpule-kwelagobe/|title=Ms Mpule Kwelagobe|publisher=AIMS|access-date=30 October 2019}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===Modeling and pageantry===
===Modeling and pageantry===
Kwelagobe began her career in modeling and pageantry as a teenager. In 1997, she entered [[Miss Botswana|Miss Botswana 1997]] while still a high school student. She ultimately won the title, becoming the youngest woman to ever win Miss Botswana at only 17. As Miss Botswana, Kwelagobe represented Botswana at [[Miss World 1997]] in [[Mahé, Seychelles]], where she was unplaced.
Kwelagobe began her career in modeling and pageantry as a teenager. In 1997, she entered [[Miss Botswana|Miss Botswana 1997]] while still a high school student. She ultimately won the title, becoming the youngest woman to ever win Miss Botswana at only 17. As Miss Botswana, Kwelagobe represented Botswana at [[Miss World 1997]] in [[Mahé, Seychelles]], where she was unplaced.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|date=2015-07-16|title=City Icon: Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe (Miss Universe 1999)|url=https://afrotourism.com/travelogue/city-icon-mpule-keneilwe-kwelagobe-miss-universe-1999/|access-date=2021-05-24|website=Afro Tourism|language=en-US}}</ref>


Kwelagobe returned to pageantry two years later, being crowned [[Miss Universe Botswana|Miss Universe Botswana 1999]], becoming the inaugural holder of the title. She subsequently became the first woman to represent Botswana in the [[Miss Universe]] competition, competing in [[Miss Universe 1999]] in [[Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago]]. Kwelagobe advanced to the top ten, then the top five, and was ultimately declared the winner of the competition, besting first runner-up [[Miriam Quiambao]] of the Philippines and second runner-up Diana Nogueira of Spain. With her win, Kwelagobe became the fourth black woman to win Miss Universe, the first black African to win any of the [[Big Four international beauty pageants]], and the first woman from Botswana to win a major international title.
Kwelagobe returned to pageantry two years later, being crowned [[Miss Universe Botswana|Miss Universe Botswana 1999]], becoming the inaugural holder of the title.<ref name=":3" /> She subsequently became the first woman to represent Botswana in the [[Miss Universe]] competition, competing in [[Miss Universe 1999]] in [[Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago]].<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Mpule Kwelagobe|url=https://www.webmd.com/mpule-kwelagobe|access-date=2021-05-24|website=WebMD|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=BBC News {{!}} ENTERTAINMENT {{!}} Miss Botswana takes the crown|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/353957.stm#:~:text=A%2019-year-old%20Botswanan,held%20in%20Trinidad%20and%20Tobago.&text=It%20was%20the%20first%20time,in%20swimsuits%20and%20evening%20wear.|access-date=2021-05-24|website=news.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> Kwelagobe advanced to the top ten, then the top five, and was ultimately declared the winner of the competition, besting first runner-up [[Miriam Quiambao]] of the Philippines and second runner-up Diana Nogueira of Spain. With her win, Kwelagobe became the fourth black woman to win Miss Universe, the first black African to win any of the [[Big Four international beauty pageants]], and the first woman from Botswana to win a major international title.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Black African women who won Miss Universe before Zozibini Tunzi|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2019-12-10-black-african-women-who-won-miss-universe-before-zozibini-tunzi/|access-date=2021-05-24|website=TimesLIVE|language=en-ZA}}</ref>

As Miss Universe, Kwelagobe moved to [[New York City]], residing in [[Trump Place]] and working in [[Trump Tower]], as [[Donald Trump]] was the then-owner of the Miss Universe Organization. During her reign, she became a spokesmodel for [[Clairol]], and continued the partnership after her reign ended. Kwelagobe ended her reign after crowning [[Lara Dutta]] as [[Miss Universe 2000]] on 12 May 2000 in [[Nicosia]].


===Post-pageantry===
===Post-pageantry===
After finishing her reign as Miss Universe, Kwelagobe enrolled in [[Columbia University]] and graduated with a degree in [[international political economy]]. In 2000, Kwelagobe was made a [[goodwill ambassador]] by the [[United Nations]], focusing on youth and [[HIV/AIDS]]. She addressed the [[World Summit on Sustainable Development]], the [[Least Developed Countries]] conference, the World Youth Summit, and the [[United States House Committee on Financial Services]] regarding the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Kwelagobe testified on the socioeconomic impact of [[HIV/AIDS in Africa]] and proposed a bill to set up a [[World Bank]] AIDS prevention trust fund.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.womenspolicy.org/source/hivaids-subject-of-banking-committee-hearing/|title=HIV/AIDS Subject of Banking Committee Hearing - Women's Congressional Policy Institute|website=womenspolicy.org|accessdate=12 November 2018}}</ref>
After finishing her reign as Miss Universe, Kwelagobe enrolled in [[Columbia University]] and graduated with a degree in [[international political economy]]. In 2000, Kwelagobe was made a [[goodwill ambassador]] by the [[United Nations]], focusing on youth and [[HIV/AIDS]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Miss Universe, Mpule Kwelagobe, Appointed UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador for Botswana|url=https://www.unfpa.org/press/miss-universe-mpule-kwelagobe-appointed-unfpa-goodwill-ambassador-botswana|access-date=2021-05-24|website=www.unfpa.org|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> She addressed the [[World Summit on Sustainable Development]], the [[Least Developed Countries]] conference, the World Youth Summit, and the [[United States House Committee on Financial Services]] regarding the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Kwelagobe testified on the socioeconomic impact of [[HIV/AIDS in Africa]] and proposed a bill to set up a [[World Bank]] AIDS prevention trust fund.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.womenspolicy.org/source/hivaids-subject-of-banking-committee-hearing/|title=HIV/AIDS Subject of Banking Committee Hearing - Women's Congressional Policy Institute|website=womenspolicy.org|access-date=12 November 2018}}</ref>


In November 2000, Kwelagobe launched the ''MPULE Foundation'' and continued to tour her country (Botswana) to promote behavioral change among the youth. The tour aimed to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS, while also advocating access to sexual and reproductive rights for women and youths.<ref name=":3" />
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In 2001, Kwelagobe received the Jonathan Mann Health Human Rights Award by the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.unfpa.org/news/unfpa-goodwill-ambassador-wins-jonathan-mann-award-aids-work?page=8|title=UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Wins Jonathan Mann Award for AIDS Work|date=19 November 2001|website=United Nations Population Fund|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref> In 2003, she was selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow (GLT) by the [[World Economic Forum]], and in 2006, she was selected by the same organisation as a [[Young Global Leader]] (YGL).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.unfpa.org/press/world-economic-forum-selects-unfpa-goodwill-ambassador-global-leader-tomorrow|title=World Economic Forum Selects UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador as a Global Leader for Tomorrow|website=www.unfpa.org|accessdate=12 November 2018}}</ref>


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In 2001, Kwelagobe received the Jonathan Mann Health Human Rights Award by the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.unfpa.org/news/unfpa-goodwill-ambassador-wins-jonathan-mann-award-aids-work?page=8|title=UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Wins Jonathan Mann Award for AIDS Work|date=19 November 2001|website=United Nations Population Fund|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref> In 2003, she was selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow (GLT) by the [[World Economic Forum]], and in 2006, she was selected by the same organisation as a [[Young Global Leader]] (YGL).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.unfpa.org/press/world-economic-forum-selects-unfpa-goodwill-ambassador-global-leader-tomorrow|title=World Economic Forum Selects UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador as a Global Leader for Tomorrow|website=www.unfpa.org|access-date=12 November 2018}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=The Declaration of Abu Dhabi {{!}} Mpule Kwelagobe|url=https://www.declaration-of-abu-dhabi.org/mpule-kwelagobe/|access-date=2021-05-24|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Celebrating 18 years since Botswana's Mpule Kwelagobe won Miss Universe – YourBotswana|url=https://yourbotswana.com/2017/05/28/celebrating-18-years-since-botswanas-mpule-kwelagobe-won-miss-universe/|access-date=2021-05-24|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Ms Mpule Kwelagobe – African Institute for Mathematical Sciences|url=https://nexteinstein.org/ourboard/ms-mpule-kwelagobe/|access-date=2021-05-24|website=nexteinstein.org}}</ref>
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In 2015, Kwelagobe signed an open letter which the [[ONE Campaign]] had been collecting signatures for; the letter was addressed to [[Angela Merkel]] and [[Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma]], urging them to focus on women as they serve as the head of the G7 in [[Germany]] and the AU in [[South Africa]] respectively.<ref>{{cite web|author=Tracy McVeigh |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/mar/07/povert-sexist-letter-women-equality-gaga-sandberg-beyonce |title=Poverty is sexist: leading women sign up for global equality &#124; Life and style |publisher=The Guardian |date= |accessdate=2015-05-08}}</ref> Kwelagobe sits on the board of the [[African Institute for Mathematical Sciences]], a pan-African network of Centers of Excellence in mathematical sciences founded by 2008 [[TED Prize]] winner and [[quantum physicist]], Professor [[Neil Turok]].
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nexteinstein.org/ourboard/ms-mpule-kwelagobe/?lang=en|title=Ms Mpule Kwelagobe - AIMS|website=www.nexteinstein.org|accessdate=12 November 2018}}</ref>


In 2011, Ms. Kwelagobe founded the MPULE Institute for Endogenous Development, a New York City-based advocacy. Institute strives to champion public policy and is a think tank for green initiatives, sustainable development in agriculture, gender equity, and women's and youth empowerment.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Celebrating 18 years since Botswana’s Mpule Kwelagobe won Miss Universe – YourBotswana |url=https://yourbotswana.com/2017/05/28/celebrating-18-years-since-botswanas-mpule-kwelagobe-won-miss-universe/ |access-date=2022-10-05 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
==Personal life==

Kwelagope married Indian-American financial consultant Abhijoy Gandhi in 2015, in four separate ceremonies held in [[Kanye village,Botswana]], [[New York City]], and India. They reside in New York City. Kwelagope is a [[Christianity in Botswana|Christian]].
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In 2015, Kwelagobe signed an open letter which the [[ONE Campaign]] had been collecting signatures for; the letter was addressed to [[Angela Merkel]] and [[Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma]], urging them to focus on women as they serve as the head of the G7 in Germany and the AU in [[South Africa]] respectively.<ref>{{cite web|author=Tracy McVeigh |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/mar/07/povert-sexist-letter-women-equality-gaga-sandberg-beyonce |title=Poverty is sexist: leading women sign up for global equality &#124; Life and style |work=The Guardian |date=7 March 2015 |access-date=2015-05-08}}</ref> Kwelagobe sits on the board of the [[African Institute for Mathematical Sciences]], a pan-African network of Centers of Excellence in mathematical sciences founded by 2008 [[TED Prize]] winner and [[quantum physicist]], Professor [[Neil Turok]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nexteinstein.org/ourboard/ms-mpule-kwelagobe/?lang=en|title=Ms Mpule Kwelagobe - AIMS|website=www.nexteinstein.org|access-date=12 November 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.unfpa.org/ambassadors/mpule.htm Mpule Kwelagobe], UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador
*[http://www.unfpa.org/ambassadors/mpule.htm Mpule Kwelagobe] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030025805/http://www.unfpa.org/ambassadors/mpule.htm |date=2013-10-30 }}, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador
*[http://www.younggloballeaders.org Young Global Leaders]
*[http://www.younggloballeaders.org Young Global Leaders]


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{{Miss Universe Organization titleholders
|Year = 1999
|Miss Universe= {{flagicon|Botswana}} '''Mpule Kwelagobe'''
|Miss USA= {{flagicon|New York}} [[Kimberly Pressler]]
|Miss Teen USA= {{flagicon|Delaware}} [[Ashley Coleman]]
}}
{{Big Four Pageants titleholders
|Year = 1999
|Miss Universe={{flagicon|Botswana}} '''Mpule Kwelagobe'''
|Miss World={{flagicon|India}} [[Yukta Mookhey]]
|Miss International={{flagicon|Colombia}} [[Paulina Gálvez (Miss International)|Paulina Gálvez]]
}}


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Mpule Kwelagobe
Kwelagobe in 2013
Born
Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe

(1979-11-14) 14 November 1979 (age 45)
Gaborone, Botswana
Alma materColumbia University
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Spouse
Abhijoy Gandhi
​
(m. 2015)​
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)		Miss World 1997
(Unplaced)

Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe (born 14 November 1979) is a Motswana investor, businesswoman, model, and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 1999. She was the first black African woman to win one of the Big Four international beauty pageants, the first woman from Botswana to win, and the first from a nation making their debut in nearly four decades. Kwelagobe had previously been crowned Miss Botswana 1997 and Miss Universe Botswana 1999, and competed in Miss World 1997.

Kwelagobe has been recognized as a human health rights activist, especially for her fight against HIV/AIDS and advocacy for youth and women to have greater access to sexual reproductive education and services. She is the co-founder of QuesS Capital LLC, a private equity firm with investments in financial services, renewable energy and agriculture in Africa and South Asia.

Early life and education

Kwelagobe was born on 14 November 1979 in Gaborone.[1] She comes from the Tswana ethnic group, and her native language is Tswana. Kwelagobe attended Lobatse Senior Secondary School in Lobatse, and Columbia University in New York City, graduating with a degree in international political economy.[2] She began her education at Columbia in 2002, two years after finishing her reign as Miss Universe.[3]

Career

Modeling and pageantry

Kwelagobe began her career in modeling and pageantry as a teenager. In 1997, she entered Miss Botswana 1997 while still a high school student. She ultimately won the title, becoming the youngest woman to ever win Miss Botswana at only 17. As Miss Botswana, Kwelagobe represented Botswana at Miss World 1997 in Mahé, Seychelles, where she was unplaced.[4]

Kwelagobe returned to pageantry two years later, being crowned Miss Universe Botswana 1999, becoming the inaugural holder of the title.[4] She subsequently became the first woman to represent Botswana in the Miss Universe competition, competing in Miss Universe 1999 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago.[4][5][6] Kwelagobe advanced to the top ten, then the top five, and was ultimately declared the winner of the competition, besting first runner-up Miriam Quiambao of the Philippines and second runner-up Diana Nogueira of Spain. With her win, Kwelagobe became the fourth black woman to win Miss Universe, the first black African to win any of the Big Four international beauty pageants, and the first woman from Botswana to win a major international title.[7][8]

Post-pageantry

After finishing her reign as Miss Universe, Kwelagobe enrolled in Columbia University and graduated with a degree in international political economy. In 2000, Kwelagobe was made a goodwill ambassador by the United Nations, focusing on youth and HIV/AIDS.[1][7] She addressed the World Summit on Sustainable Development, the Least Developed Countries conference, the World Youth Summit, and the United States House Committee on Financial Services regarding the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Kwelagobe testified on the socioeconomic impact of HIV/AIDS in Africa and proposed a bill to set up a World Bank AIDS prevention trust fund.[9]

In November 2000, Kwelagobe launched the MPULE Foundation and continued to tour her country (Botswana) to promote behavioral change among the youth. The tour aimed to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS, while also advocating access to sexual and reproductive rights for women and youths.[4]

In 2001, Kwelagobe received the Jonathan Mann Health Human Rights Award by the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC).[10] In 2003, she was selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow (GLT) by the World Economic Forum, and in 2006, she was selected by the same organisation as a Young Global Leader (YGL).[11][7][12][2]

In 2011, Ms. Kwelagobe founded the MPULE Institute for Endogenous Development, a New York City-based advocacy. Institute strives to champion public policy and is a think tank for green initiatives, sustainable development in agriculture, gender equity, and women's and youth empowerment.[13]

In 2015, Kwelagobe signed an open letter which the ONE Campaign had been collecting signatures for; the letter was addressed to Angela Merkel and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, urging them to focus on women as they serve as the head of the G7 in Germany and the AU in South Africa respectively.[14] Kwelagobe sits on the board of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, a pan-African network of Centers of Excellence in mathematical sciences founded by 2008 TED Prize winner and quantum physicist, Professor Neil Turok.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b "Miss Universe, Mpule Kwelagobe, Appointed UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador for Botswana". www.unfpa.org. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  2. ^ a b "Ms Mpule Kwelagobe – African Institute for Mathematical Sciences". nexteinstein.org. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  3. ^ "Ms Mpule Kwelagobe". AIMS. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d "City Icon: Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe (Miss Universe 1999)". Afro Tourism. 2015-07-16. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  5. ^ "Mpule Kwelagobe". WebMD. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  6. ^ "BBC News | ENTERTAINMENT | Miss Botswana takes the crown". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  7. ^ a b c "The Declaration of Abu Dhabi | Mpule Kwelagobe". Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  8. ^ "Black African women who won Miss Universe before Zozibini Tunzi". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  9. ^ "HIV/AIDS Subject of Banking Committee Hearing - Women's Congressional Policy Institute". womenspolicy.org. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  10. ^ "UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Wins Jonathan Mann Award for AIDS Work". United Nations Population Fund. 19 November 2001. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  11. ^ "World Economic Forum Selects UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador as a Global Leader for Tomorrow". www.unfpa.org. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  12. ^ "Celebrating 18 years since Botswana's Mpule Kwelagobe won Miss Universe – YourBotswana". Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  13. ^ "Celebrating 18 years since Botswana's Mpule Kwelagobe won Miss Universe – YourBotswana". Retrieved 2022-10-05.
  14. ^ Tracy McVeigh (7 March 2015). "Poverty is sexist: leading women sign up for global equality | Life and style". The Guardian. Retrieved 2015-05-08.
  15. ^ "Ms Mpule Kwelagobe - AIMS". www.nexteinstein.org. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Universe
1999 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Inaugural holder
 Miss Universe Botswana
1999 		Succeeded by
Joyce Molemoeng
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