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Debswana scoops BNSC top award

Andrew Motsomi recieving DEBSWANA award PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Andrew Motsomi recieving DEBSWANA award PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Debswana Mining Company's support for sport was recognised as the diamond mining giant was given a Platinum award by Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) during the Sponsors Appreciation dinner. The event was held at the National Stadium over the weekend.

The occassion was meant to celebrate and honor companies that partnered with and sponsored the BNSC and its National Sport Associations (NSAs) for the financial year, 2021/2022.

The Platinum award was for a company that has spent P4 million in sports. Giving the key note address, Debswana managing director, Andrew Motsomi said Vision 2036 envisages sport as a sector that has the potential to contribute to the economy and drive the pride of the nation and promote unity.

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