Skyscrapers to replace town aging buildings

Arusha Times "Arusha is about to have a new face. Municipal authorities have confirmed that under the Government Notice 303 all the buildings making up the town will be made to disappear together with the legend that used to be Arusha.

Already a good number of the buildings in the town center have either been demolished or earmarked to be pulled down. Debris are almost everywhere while iron-sheet fencing are coming up at alarming rate, screening the construction of new premises, blocks and other structures."

South Africa's poor feel swept away....

The World Cup football tournament kicks off in one week, and host South Africa is busy putting on the finishing touches. But not everyone is looking forward to the tournament. Authorites in cities including Cape Town are being accused of clearing the poor from the streets - to create a good impression for visiting fans. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa has more.

Street Food - Nairobi - - Part 1

Many millions of people across Africa are dependent on street food not only for nourishment, but as a means of making a living. But poor hygiene practices cost thousands of lives. Street Food explores what, if anything, is being done to tackle the issue.

video--Lesotho First Lady Maesaiah Thabene charged with murder | DW News

The first lady of Lesotho has been arrested on murder charges, over the killing of the first wife of her husband, Prime Minister Thomas Thabane. Lipolelo Thabane was gunned down outside her home in June 2017.

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