09 Jun 2026

A great movement begins with a great dream–a dream that refuses to remain a mere idea.

It is a dream that demands courage, and those who pursue it with perseverance are ultimately rewarded. It is to this end that the Mrs Botswana organisation on Saturday premiered, Ms Enterpreneuship World during the crowning of the 10^th Mrs Botswana queen amid gleam and glam at the Royal Aria convention centre in Tlokweng on Saturday.

Mrs Botswana organisation hope to leverage the initiative to broaden its vision and lure entrepreneurs from all corners of the globe to share knowledge, build partnerships, exchange ideas and inspire one another.

The international brand is scheduled to stage its inaugural event next year. It is committed to creating a global community of entrepreneurs, innovators, change-makers and leaders who are passionate about developing solutions and advancing economic empowerment.

Mrs Botswana envisions a platform that will not only recognise women but also connect inspire and amplify their influence across the borders.

The founder and Chief Executive Director of Mrs Botswana, Kgalalelo Nolly Lesetedi, revealed that the concept of Ms Entrepreneur World lived in her heart long before it became a reality.

She explained that the idea stems from a simple but powerful belief: entrepreneurship has the power to transform lives, families, communities, and nations.

“Around the world, there are countless women building businesses, creating jobs, solving problems and driving change. Yet, many of their stories remain untold, their impact unrecognised and their potential under-celebrated,” Lesetedi said.

She added that the official launch by the Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng, reflected the growing importance of women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and national development.

It is now clear that Mrs Botswana was never meant to be just a pageant. Instead, it is designed to be a platform of purpose, a podium where leadership meets enterprise, a platform where vision meets opportunity and an arena where influence meets impact, she said.

In the past, contestants from this organisation had worked on a broad spectrum of projects that included, tackling child protection, poverty relief and gender-based violence (GBV).

At this year’s landmark event, 21-year-old Mrs Ndapiwa Van Den Brenk of Nswaswi was crowned the 10^th queen, ahead of nine other finalists. The stunning Mrs Van Den Brenk shared that she felt completely ‘numb’ when announced as the winner.

Joining her court was 50-year-old Sylvia Moremong of Mochudi, who was crowned the 1^st princess. Mrs Temo Oteng Eric of Ramokgonami took 2nd runner-up. Thirty-one-year-old Mrs Gofaone Kabiti of Ratholo took 3rd runner-up, while Mrs Boitumelo Pagiwa of Thamaga, aged 41, finished in the fourth position.

Meanwhile the Minister Kelebeng described Ms Entrepreneur World as a bold and brilliant initiative.

He stated that the movement was a transformative step designed to champion female enterprise globally while showcasing Botswana’s growing influence as a vibrant hub for international business and tourism.

“The inception of Ms Entrepreneur World marks a major shift in mindset from participation to ownership, from consumption to creation, and from exporting opportunity to attracting it to Botswana. It demonstrates the country’s ability to build international-standard brands that can draw envoys, investors, tourists, entrepreneurs, and global attention," Minister Kelebeng said.

He further noted that the endeavor aligns with the government’s mandate to boost citizen economic empowerment and develop sustainable industries. ENDS