Zimbabwe has launched a drive to find out who is getting paid by the state and whether their jobs are legitimate.
The bid to reform its civil service comes amid claims thousands of people are being paid for jobs they do not do, in exchange for their political support.
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.