Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from Harare on the dire conditions on Zimbabwe's railways. People endure 14 hours of 'travel hell' in cramped, unhygienic, unsafe and uncomfortable conditions - because it is cheap and therefore affordable.
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.