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From Door-to-Door Seller to Botswana Food Icon

2/18/2026

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Story summary
  • Tshephiso Marumo, a 33-year-old from Botswana, sold corn door-to-door after earning a university degree and later opened two popular roadside food stalls in Gaborone that offer traditional village cuisine.
  • Her rise has made her a controversial figure.
  • She has become outspoken on social media about parenting and drug addiction.
  • Botswana views her story as a tale of triumph and inspiration.