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Cricket administrators globally are grappling with the issue of controlling slow over-rates, and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has stepped forward to tackle this concern head-on. In a bid to prevent time wastage and create a sense of urgency for teams to adhere to the stipulated 85-minute timeframe for bowling 20 overs, the organisers of the CPL T20 have introduced a series of six in-game penalties. These penalties will come into effect post the 17th over. Furthermore, the overrate status will be communicated to players, spectators, and viewers at the conclusion of each over, ensuring transparency and accountability. These new regulations will also be extended to the women’s tournament starting on 31st August.

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Uganda’s Members of Parliament have pressed the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to deliberate on the adoption of a policy mandating sizeable agricultural operators to devote a designated portion of their land for tree cultivation. The lawmakers emphasised that this proposed policy holds the potential to galvanize initiatives aimed at alleviating the effects of climate change by promoting extensive tree planting.

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This day is a national holiday in Gabon, celebrated with various events, ceremonies, and festivities that highlight the country’s journey towards self-governance and its rich cultural heritage. It’s a time for Gabonese citizens to reflect on their history, pay homage to their forebears who fought for freedom, and look towards a promising future built on the foundations of sovereignty, self-determination, and national pride.