The Guardian: "Robert Mugabe's spokesman, George Chiramba, said the government would 'flush out' reporters he described as 'agitators embedded in journalism'. His statement appears to be a move to justify barring journalists from Britain and other countries during the March 29 poll. It follows a ban on western election monitors."
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.