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MYSC accused of sabotage

Friday, March 31, 2023 | 160 Views |

Maun Horse Race organisers addressing the media PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The Ministry of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture (MYSC) has been accused of taking sides with Mascom Wireless (Mascom) in the fight for the Maun Horse Race against its organisers in a plot to sabotage the event.

The organisers of the annual horse racing event recently told the media that MYSC, which has supported the event in the past, has pulled the plug on it. This, they alleged came after the mobile network provider, Mascom was interdicted by the High Court from hosting this year's edition.

Chalegwa Mabua of Ngami Horse Racing, the organisers of the event and Mascom were recently entangled in a bitter court battle over the rights for the race following a fallout.

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MYSC accused of sabotage

The Ministry of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture (MYSC) has been accused of taking sides with Mascom Wireless (Mascom) in the fight for the Maun Horse Race against its organisers in a plot to sabotage the event.