Cricket Shake-up: England named a 16-man squad for the first two Tests vs Pakistan, with Jacob Bethell ruled out by a knee injury and Jordan Cox promoted to bat at No. 3; Dan Lawrence returns to the Test setup at No. 6 and Ollie Pope is recalled as Joe Root captains again. World Cup Qualification Blow: Ireland’s hopes of direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup were ended after rain washed out their opening ODI against Afghanistan, forcing them into the ICC Qualifier route. Local Economy & Jobs: In Gokwe, cottonseed is being crushed into cooking oil, livestock feed and soap, turning “white gold” into broader rural value chains. Finance for SMEs: Zimbabwe Entrepreneurship Exchange (ZEEX) is pushing Private Markets so smaller firms can raise growth capital without going public. Aviation Farewell: Fastjet’s Captain Charles Chikosi retired after 43 years and 20,500 flying hours, with a water-cannon salute at his final landing. Sports & Community: TelOne set up a Chibuku Super Cup last-16 clash with Dynamos after a penalty win over Triangle United, while Victoria Falls police renewed public trust efforts with body-worn cameras and visible name tags. Roads & Development: Tsholotsho Road Rehabilitation Initiative launches Friday in Nyamandlovu, targeting a key corridor linking Bulawayo, Nyamandlovu and Tsholotsho.