In the southern African country of Zimbabwe, a cholera epidemic has killed about 600 people and infected at least 13,000 others since August. VOA's Deborah Block describes the disease and explains why it is spreading in Zimbabwe.
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.