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latest news & developmentsGlobal food prices increased slightly in July, but the outlook remains promising
The non-renewal of the Black Sea Grain Deal and India’s rice ban continue to weigh heavily on production
India’s possible ban on rice exports presents a risk to global food prices
South Africa may well need to consider new sources of rice imports
Africa wants to ban skin lighteners containing mercury
The use of the toxic products that contain mercury symbolise societies grappling with colourism
British MPs approve ban on trophy hunting imports
But community conservation leaders in Southern Africa say the bill undermines rural livelihoods and jeopardies wildlife conservation
Booze ban likely to be lifted — with limits
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce that alcohol can be sold — but with restriction — when he addresses the nation on Monday evening
The tobacco sales ban is a giant stimulus package for organised crime
We should learn from history that prohibitions tend not to work, even if the intention is good