DRC Emerges Out of Nowhere to Rival SA as Africa’s Major Medical Cannabis Producer
The DRC has entered the international medical cannabis export market with a bang. In six months, having not featured at all on international production quotas, it now has been cleared to export 20 tons of medical cannabis this year, the same allocation enjoyed by current market leader, South Africa.
Namibia’s Ethnic Communities Sharply Divided Over Cannabis Legalization, But Overall 42% in Favour
Over 42% of Nambians support the legalization with attitudes sharply divided along ethnic lines. That’s the context, as government decides on policy going forward, and a new political party has been formed by the GUN to push for broader justice reform.
Zimbabwe Expands Tobacco Research Framework to Include Cannabis
Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved amendments to the Tobacco Research Act to allow for capacity building in the cannabis industry as well as tobacco.
New Study Find Cannabis Terpenes May Help in the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Arizona scientists have established a linkage between terpenes and the treatment of chronic pain. The new study builds on previous research which found that terpenes, the compounds responsible for cannabis aromas, may assist in the repair of damaged nerve endings and reduce inflammation.
‘All Medical Cannabis Imported from Thailand into the EU is Greenwashed’
All cannabis flower being imported into Europe from Thailand is being ‘green washed’. That bold claim has been made by leading German pharmacologist, Dr Markus Veit, who says any Thai cannabis arriving in the EU with GMP status acquired that certification after leaving the country.
Namibia Ranked World No 3 in Seizures of Illicit Cannabis by Customs Officials as South Africa Lurks in the Shadows
Namibian Customs seized more than 50 tons of illicit cannabis in 2025, making it number three in global cross border cannabis busts, after the United States and France. South Africa ranked ninth in the 2025 Illicit Trade Report by the World Customs Union, which monitors the transnational flow of contraband.
Zimbabwe Tightens Controls Over Medical Cannabis, Establishes Oversight Committee and Compliance Inspectorate
Zimbabwe has tightened controls over the medical cannabis industry, shifting all administration to the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe and the establishment of an oversight commission and a dedicated team of compliance inspectors.
Govt Using Permission as a Policy Tool; By So Doing It’s Entrenching Criminality in Cannabis ‘Reform’
Governments are licensing conduct to capital while continuing to punish people for performing materially and morally similar conduct outside the licensed system. That’s the view of Professional Misfit Lee Hymers, who asks why the Justice Department is playing the role of sector regulator?
Botswana Commercial Hemp Trials a Success, Now the Challenge is Including Local Farmers in the Roll Out Strategy
Botswana’s President Duma Boko says pilot cultivation trials have proved the country is ready to roll out a commercial strategy for industrial hemp. The government says it will provide support for local farmers who say they are being locked out of a market that favours multinationals.
Natie Ferreira: Terpenes Can Degrade Plastic Packaging Leading to Post Harvest Losses
High terpene cannabis strains can degrade plastic packaging and reduce shelf-life. This warning comes from veteran cannabis consultant Natie Ferreira, who says South African cannabis farmers focus too much on cultivation and not enough on post-harvest processing.