Sponsor remains a secret on race eve
Friday, August 08, 2014
Mascom, which has sponsored the race over the last five editions, pulled out this year. The announcement of the sponsor was expected on Wednesday. LOC spokesperson, Baphisani Masunga said they could not reveal the sponsor’s identity during an interview yesterday.
“There are some issues that we are still sorting out with the sponsor.
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