US drone to map ancient Peru ruins
WASHINGTON — Archeologists in Peru plan to use a US-made drone to survey ancient Andean ruins, in the latest civilian application of the unmanned aerial vehicles used to hunt militants in the world’s war zones.Obama opens lead over Romney: poll
WASHINGTON — New polls this week showed US President Barack Obama has gained a considerable lead over presumed Republican nominee Mitt Romney, as the president’s re-election camp bombarded the GOP standard bearer with negative ads in recent months.Thousands attend Atta Mills’ funeral
ACCRA — Thousands of mourners including African leaders, dignitaries and ordinary Ghanaians attended the state funeral yesterday of president John Atta Mills, who died last month ahead of a re-election bid.Is quantity measure of success?
Egpha Jokomo
Culture is interesting and is also critical because it provides a basis for meaningful engagement of people. It is important to understand culture so as to come up with appropriate strategies for
Editorial Comment: Minister Coltart offside
We take exception to utterances made by Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart who chose to gloss over the failure of Team Zimbabwe to win a medal at the ongoing Olympics in London, and instead attacked The Herald for pointing out the flaws in the team.Tapfuma storms into ITF final
Ellina Mhlanga Sports ReporterTOP local player, Tendai Tapfuma, yesterday secured his place in the finals of the International Tennis Federation South/Central Junior Circuit when he beat second seed Guy Iradukunda in the semi-finals.
High turnout for darts tourney
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports ReporterTHE annual National Heroes Darts Championships began yesterday at Esigodini Agricultural College with scores of participants turning up. The battle for the men’s title is wide open. Mashonaland West, led by
English season roars into life
English season roars into lifeLONDON. — The Community Shield traditionally marks the start of the English football season and, while tomorrow’s game risks being overshadowed by the London Olympics, this promises to be a
Zim’s medal hope wasting away
Ellina Mhlanga Sports ReporterWHILE her former training partner, Cuthbert Nyasango, is scheduled to compete in the men’s marathon tomorrow as the curtain comes down on 2012 London Olympic Games, Jane Makombe is
The return of Mbada Cup
Augustine Hwata Sports ReporterTHE countdown to the richest knockout football competition, the Mbada Diamonds Cup, began yesterday after the Premier Soccer League and the sponsors signed an agreement for this year’s tourney. PSL

