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Zimbabwe crushes Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs for record Test win
via NewsDay Zimbabwe1 min read
Zimbabwe achieved a record Test victory by defeating Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs. This news comes alongside other reports including Shabanie workers winning a landmark court ruling, the ANC leadership condemning xenophobic violence and calling for lawful repatriation of foreigners, and the removal of an AMH, ZimInd editor from remand. Additionally, Tungwarara donated 50 buses for the repatriation of stranded Manicaland citizens. ATIDI, celebrating 25 years, aims to unlock Africa's investment potential, with CEO Manuel Moses emphasizing home-grown solutions for the continent's development. Old Mutual Funeral Services expanded its Midlands footprint by opening a Gweru branch. Other headlines mention Morocco's World Cup performance, political tensions leading to violence at grasslands plots, and power outages and raw material shortages affecting ART operations, with exports and paper divisions seeing volume declines of 6% and 26% respectively in the third quarter to June 2022.
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The Zimbabwean government has deployed 35 buses to repatriate its citizens from South Africa amidst widespread protests and xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals. The Department of Presidential Communications announced on Monday that efforts to bring Zimbabweans home have been intensified, with buses dispatched to key South African cities including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, and Durban. Additionally, Paul Tungwarara, special adviser to the President, committed to providing 50 buses at the Beitbridge border post specifically for Zimbabwean citizens from Manicaland province.
Must ReadMorocco has advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eliminating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Round of 32. The match, played at Monterrey Stadium, saw the Netherlands take the lead in the 72nd minute with a goal from Cody Gakpo. However, substitute defender Issa Diop equalized for Morocco in the 91st minute, heading in a cross from Chemsdine Talbi, which forced extra time. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved a penalty from Crysencio Summerville in the shootout, and Ismael Saibari scored the winning spot-kick for Morocco. The Atlas Lions are now scheduled to face Canada in the Round of 16. This victory follows Morocco's historic semifinal run four years prior, solidifying their status as a global football powerhouse. In another upset, Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
The African Trade Insurance Agency ATIDI is marking its 25th anniversary with a renewed commitment to unlocking Africa's investment potential. This milestone highlights ATIDI's ongoing efforts to support economic growth and development across the continent by facilitating trade and investment. The agency's focus remains on creating a more attractive environment for investors and businesses in Africa.