BFA, KBL shelve talks as alcohol ban hits

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Sport’s celebration of the lifting of the alcohol sponsorship ban has been short-lived due to the countrywide ban on the sale of liquor.

A few weeks ago, the government in response to a surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, took a decision to ban liquor sale.

This has affected sponsorship between Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) and Botswana Football Association (BFA), who were looking to tie a deal. The negotiations were at an advanced stage, but the ban on alcohol has hit KBL’s bottom line.

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BFA, KBL shelve talks as alcohol ban hits

Sport’s celebration of the lifting of the alcohol sponsorship ban has been short-lived due to the countrywide ban on the sale of liquor.

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

Unlawful wounding turns to murder

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