South Africa Is Betting On A Controversial New Industry - Episode #182

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In Today's Show: South Africa is trying to pull a R36 billion cannabis economy out of the shadows and into a regulated industry - a move that could eventually turn hemp into a multibillion-dollar export. Meanwhile, a new study is raising uncomfortable questions about chemicals found in everyday sanitary products, though scientists say the evidence is far from settled. In business, the World Bank has approved a $350 million guarantee designed to unlock billions in infrastructure investment. And in Cape Town, a brutal 167-kilometre endurance challenge is pushing athletes to their limits. More From Us:⁠Whatsapp Channel⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠

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