South africa is at the centre of what can only really be described as mamma Getim. It's become essentially impossible to find marmite on shelves in supermarkets and grocery stores. One of the key ingredients it relies on is brewers yeast, which is a by product of beer fermentation. South africa somewhat uniquely banned alcohol sales during its deepest coverd lock downs. Unfortunately, when the beer dried up, so did the yeast.
A ceasefire agreed weeks ago should have mitigated the suffering of starving Ethiopians caught up in war; we ask why so little aid has got through. Rebuilding Ukraine’s infrastructure and economy will require staggering sums—and a vast, international plan of action. And South Africa’s lockdown-era alcohol bans had a curious knock-on effect: crippling shortages of a beloved yeasty goo.
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