Miss Universe contestants embark on rigorous training
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Miss Universe Botswana 2024 top 20 contestants are currently on a challenging boot camp that runs until this Thursday
The director of Miss Universe Botswana, Safie Sekgwa, revealed that the intensive training programme will run until August 22, taking place in various stunning locations such as the Makgadikgadi Pans, Sowa Town, Nata, and Elephant Sands. Sekgwa shared that the purpose of the boot camp is to thoroughly prepare the contestants for the upcoming national finale as well as for the global Miss Universe competition. Beyond the immediate goals of the pageant, the training is designed to ready the participants for their future endeavours, with an emphasis on their professional development and charitable objectives.
A crucial focus of the boot camp is to deepen the contestants’ understanding of Botswana’s broader economic and social priorities on the world stage. As Botswana seeks to elevate its standing internationally. Platforms such as Miss Universe are being utilised to attract foreign investment and promote the country's tourism industry. "We are committed to nurturing our contestants into influential global representatives for Botswana," Sekgwa highlighted, emphasising the importance of their role in advancing the nation’s global campaigns. He believes that this effort will strengthen Botswana’s international image, draw in high-value tourists, stimulate foreign investments, and support the promotion of the country’s diamond industry through the authentic narratives shared by Batswana. Sekgwa also encouraged the country to capitalise on the effective media platform to drive Botswana’s economic growth.
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