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Netball league secures Lucara deal

Good times: Netball is set to sign a new sponsorship deal PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Good times: Netball is set to sign a new sponsorship deal PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The future looks bright for the Botswana Netball Association (BONA) league after a four-year hiatus after the mother body secured a sponsorship deal with Lucara Diamond Company.

While there have been no official details of the deal, sources said the sponsorship is for three years, while the figure remains unknown. The sponsorship is expected to cover both the women's and men’s leagues.

The Under-20 national team will also benefit, according to sources. BONA public relations officer, Mokeresete Mokeresete said details of the sponsorship will be revealed at the launch. “Details for the sponsorship have been kept a secret. I cannot reveal the terms and conditions of the agreement,” he said. Mokeresete said negotiations between BONA and Lucara started in 2021.

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