Major sponsors shun Mayor's marathon
Monday, September 17, 2018
Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Gaborone mayor, Kagiso Thutlwe said companies have refused to be part of the event because of what transpired last year.
“The companies want a report so that they can consider us for next year. I do not have a problem with that. After this marathon, we are going to have a proper technical report that we will submit to the potential sponsors and other stakeholders," he said.
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