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FRANCISTOWN MARATHON 2023
initiative in order to make the marathon a success. “The marathon is poised to unearth a lot of talent and produce high calibre athletes that would represent the country at the international level and as the people of Francistown our aim is to reclaim our vision of a city of all things precious through synergies with like-minded people like yourselves,” said Baitsemi.
“I plead with all stakeholders to join hands with us and report stolen copper wires,” BTC’s Head of Business Development, Pilot Yane laments as the cooperation, worked round the clock to widen its coverage and do away with copper wires, which had become a target for thieves. He continued to express happiness that BTC continues to expand its coverage of Francistown and the North East through its mobile and fixed services.
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general public, the marathon will be in three categories; 10km, 21km and 42km. This marathon would have a trickle-down effect on a number of small micro and medium enterprises (SMME) which are key to the economic growth of any given nation,” stated BTC’s Head of Brand Management, Thabo Modise during the launch of the BTC Francistown Marathon in Francistown on 8th February 2023. He added that preparations for the envisaged Marathon were at an advanced stage.
BTC is proud to have partnered with the Francistown Athletics Club (FAC), a local athletics club registered with Botswana Athletics Authority (BAA) to assist with coordinating the BTC Francistown Marathon for inclusivity with the local community. Proceeds from the marathon will be donated to various charities and beneficiaries in the Greater Francistown and NorthEast region.
Francistown Athletics Club chairperson, Gaenamele Baitsemi, urges the people in Francistown and surrounding areas to rally behind the
Registrations for the marathon is open and athletes may register and pay either by walking into any BTC store countrywide or through the online payment pltatform at www.portime. co.bw. Athletes should follow prompts under 2nd BTC Francistown Marathon to pay and register.
