Maatla Poo, 21, is a model and a fashion designer from Ramotswa, South-East District, Botswana. She will represent the country in the fourth edition of Miss Charm, an international beauty pageant based in Vietnam.
Poo has been competing in beauty pageants since she was 9 years old. She finished in the Top 30 at Miss Botswana 2025.
On July 14, 2026, Poo was officially appointed as Miss Charm Botswana 2026. She is the first ever beauty queen to hold the title.
Miss Charm 2026
On December 12, 2025, Anna Blanco represented Venezuela at Miss Charm 2025, competed against 33 other candidates at the BHD Studio in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and won the title. Runner-uo to Blanco was Luisa Waltz of Germany and the second runner-up was Rinanda Maharani of Indonesia.
In December 2026, Blanco will go back to Vietnam to crown her successor. The specific date and venue of the coronation ceremony have yet to be announced.
Including Botswana, more than 30 countries and territories will be represented at Miss Charm 2026. Among Poo’s fellow candidates are:
- Florencia Hernández, 22, Argentina
- Krysta Heath, 20, Australia
- Britney Ngafansi, 24, Cameroon
- Natasha Peng, 24, Costa Rica
- Naomi Padrón, 23, Cuba
- Natalia Ormeño, 22, Ecuador
- Karina Ramírez, 25, Guatemala
- Chidania Compère, 24, Haiti
- Gisela Thesa, 24, Indonesia
- Balroop Aujla, 32, Malaysia
- Bayarchimeg Tsegmid, 23, Mongolia
- Shaivi Misier, 18, Netherlands
- Roma Arif, 22, Pakistan
- Fátima Rodríguez, 34, Paraguay
- Apriel Deguilmo Smith, 31, Philippines
- Dominique Reyes, 22, Spain
- Bianca del Buon Tromboni, 24, Sri Lanka
- Charlie Cousin, 19, United Kingdom
Ramotswa
Located south of Gaborone, Botswana, Ramotswa serves as the proud tribal capital of the BaLete people. This major village sits near the South African border, acting as a vibrant crossroads where deep-rooted Tswana traditions seamlessly merge with modern economic development.
Historically, Ramotswa occupies a progressive space in Southern African leadership. It is home to Kgosi Mosadi Seboko, who made history as the first woman to serve as a paramount chief in Botswana, marking a monumental victory for women’s rights in the region’s customary governance. The heart of local community life remains the kgotla, the traditional public meeting ground where customary law, administration, and public dialogue unfold daily.
Economically, the village stands out for its manufacturing and production capabilities, anchored by a prominent wheat flour mill and active metal products industries. Surrounded by a semi-arid savanna landscape filled with acacia trees and shrubs, the area supports a high density of livestock farming despite the challenging climate. For travelers, Ramotswa offers an authentic window into Batswana culture, characterized by bustling local markets, active community life, and a distinct lack of commercial tourism.
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