The smart buses introduced in Nairobi were expected to revolutionalize commuting within the city. The buses which use smart cards for fares instead of cash, officially hit the road today but it was a lukewarm start. Not only were the buses few, but many passengers stayed away from the new buses preferring to stick to what they are used to.
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.