Mascom Derby back with a blast

The Mascom sponsored horse race found itself at odds with COVID-19 regulations in both 2020 and 2021; barred from conducting public gatherings Maun found itself deprived of one of its largest annual events. In light of relaxed regulations and the end of the State of Emergency, the Derby has been given the green light to dazzle the race tracks of Shashe in Maun on April 16, 2022.

In it’s revival, Mascom in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC) has ensured the Derby comes back better than ever with 120 race horses set to compete in two separate categories, thoroughbred and Tswana-breed, for the Derby’s largest ever grand prize of P500,000. MYSC principal programs officer, Godfrey Bose said the Ministry contributed significantly to the total grand prize in a bid to support the local horse racing industry. “The prize money goes up to P500,000 for both the thoroughbred and Tswana breed categories. MYSC is sponsoring the Tswana breed horses for P250,000.” Mascom brand manager, Malebogo Sesinyi said the cellular phone services provider has been and continues to be a major supporter of the arts industry.