Emma Wareus
Miss Botswana 2010 (born 1990)
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Emma Wareus (born 28 July 1990)[1] is a model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Botswana 2010 and represented her country at Miss World 2010 where she placed first runner-up [2] She represented Botswana on the 30th of October 2010 in Sanya, China where she was crowned Miss World Africa. [3] This is the highest placement for a woman from her country in the history of the pageant, and the highest placement of a Botswana beauty queen since Mpule Kwelagobe won Miss Universe 1999.
competition(s)Miss Botswana 2009
(1st runner-up)
Miss Botswana 2010
(Winner)
Miss World 2010
(1st runner-up)
(Miss World Africa)
Emma Wareus | |
|---|---|
| Born | Emma Wareus 28 July 1990 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) | Miss Botswana 2009 (1st runner-up) Miss Botswana 2010 (Winner) Miss World 2010 (1st runner-up) (Miss World Africa) |
Early life and education
Wareus was born in Gaborone, Botswana.She completed her secondary education at Rainbow High School (then known as Rainbow International School) in Gaborone, Botswana, where she was active in school activities in 2008.[4]
She later pursued higher education in the United States. Wareus earned a Master of Arts in Economic Policy: Trade and Investment from the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University.[5]
Pageantry
Miss Botswana 2010
Wareus first competed in the Miss Botswana pageant in 2009, where she finished as first runner-up. She returned to the competition the following year and was crowned Miss Botswana 2010 at the Gaborone International Convention Centre.[6]
Miss World 2010
As Miss Botswana 2010, Wareus represented Botswana at the Miss World 2010 pageant held on 30 October 2010 in Sanya, China. She placed first runner-up and was awarded the continental title Miss World Africa 2010.[6]
During her participation in Miss World activities, she attended several charitable events organised by the Miss World Organisation, including fundraising initiatives supporting children's educational programmes.[7]
Her performance at Miss World 2010 is widely regarded as one of Botswana's most significant achievements in international pageantry.
Professional career
Following her pageantry career, Wareus transitioned into roles within the technology and operations sector in the United States. She has held senior operational positions in technology-focused companies, including serving as Director of Operations at Dobby, a property technology company, and later as Head of Operations at Future.[5]
In addition to her corporate career, Wareus has been featured in discussions related to women's leadership and professional development, including participation in the Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit.[8]
Later involvement in pageantry
Wareus has remained involved in Botswana's pageantry community. In 2026, she was appointed Honorary President of Miss Universe Botswana, contributing to mentorship and structural development within the organisation.[9]
