THISDAY ONLINE : "Nobel Laureate and acclaimed 'Banker to the Poor', Professor Muhammad Yunus, yesterday in Lagos said government’s quest to eradicate poverty in Nigeria can only be realised with a review of the current microfinance policy in the country."
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.