Competition Authority breaks branding war impasse

The National Stadium branding deadlock has been resolved
The National Stadium branding deadlock has been resolved

The Competition Authority (CA) has resolved the branding deadlock between telecommunications giants, Mascom and Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) over the use of the National Stadium.

There has been an impasse over the use of the facility, forcing most of Botswana Premier League (BPL) clubs to opt for stadia outside Gaborone. Mascom bought space from Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), who are the stadium custodians.

BTC on the other hand protested that their competitor was gaining free mileage during BTC sponsored league games.

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