Egypt grieves train accident victims

CAIRO — A military train derailed in Egypt early Tuesday, leaving at least 19 conscripts dead and 107 others injured, the official MENA news agency cited a spokesman for the Health Ministry as saying in a

Over 100 marooned mourners rescued

Zvamaida Murwira in MAYO, Headlands
MORE than 100 mourners, who included Central Vehicle Registry staff members, were yesterday rescued after being marooned by floods for four days in Tanda village in Headlands. They were

Wet spell triggers widespread leaching

Obert Chifamba Senior Agriculture Reporter
THE current wet spell has triggered widespread leaching of nutrients leaving most crops yellowing and in need of more fertiliser. The Herald has established that in Mashonaland West province, crops in

‘We’ve put aside our differences’

Sydney Kawadza Assistant News Editor
President Mugabe yesterday said Zimbabwe will this year hold peaceful and friendly elections as Zimbabweans have realised that they have a common destiny despite their differences. Speaking

Kenan Zim to sign online deals with local musicians

Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
FORMER Europe Sony Records vice president and Africori boss Yoel Kenan is in Zimbabwe to sign musicians who wish to have their music sold and distributed online. Kenan, who arrived in Harare last

Namatayi polishes debut album

Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
Songbird Namatayi Chipanga is puttinh the fimishing touches on her first album due for release later this year. The wholly gospel album will feature a number of duets with her husband, Charles, who is a

Vermaelen rallies Gunners

LONDON. — Thomas Vermaelen has backed his Arsenal teammates to respond positively after a defeat by English Premier League soccer champions Manchester City and overcome Swansea City in their FA

Nike hook McIlroy

LONDON. — Golfer Rory McIlroy has been unveiled as Nike’s new brand ambassador in Abu Dhabi, making him one of the highest paid sports stars in the world. The exact detail of the sponsorship may

Lampard concerned

LONDON. — Frank Lampard believes Chelsea must translate their away form into home success if they are to challenge at the head of the English Premier League soccer table. Lampard and his teammates

Man Utd eye treble

MANCHESTER. — Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson plans to rest a number of key players for tonight’s FA Cup replay with West Ham United as the English soccer giants eye a treble success.

×
×