Snapshot Summary of the the World’s Most Significant Cannabis Developments in 2025

The International Business Conference Berlin says South Africa’s cannabis landscape changed significantly in 2025 and was one of 13 major highlights of the year. As the new year dawns, the ICBC looks back on a year that proved to be significant for cannabis policy and industry in many parts of the world. Here are some of the top 2025 international cannabis stories.

Minister Tau: Cannabis Commercialization Policy is DTIC’s ‘Immediate Focus’ Going into the New Year

The development of a cannabis commercialization policy is one of the DTIC’s priorities going into the new year and the Department is working with the SABS to develop standardized guidelines for the packaging and labelling of cannabis products for general retail and medical cannabis purposes.