Namibia Doesn’t Want to Let Courts Rule on Cannabis Policy, Says That’s Government’s Job
The Namibian government appears to be playing for time ahead of a High Court hearing next week challenging cannabis prohibition. State lawyers are arguing that cannabis policy is not a matter for the courts to decide and that the legislature is in the process of reviewing cannabis laws anyway.
H3’s Botha: It’s Bigger Than You Think: Unlock the Value Chain to Unleash a R150 Billion Cannabis Economy
The size of South Africa’s cannabis economy has been under-estimated by most economists, who peg the sector’s value at around R35 billion. H3’s Charl Botha believes this errs on the conservative side and current evidence suggests cannabis could be generating up to R150 billion a year for the country.
US: Cannabis Rescheduling Creates 2-Tier Structure, Benefits Medical, Adult-Use Still in Limbo
The reclassification of cannabis as a ‘less dangerous drug’ has far-reaching beneficial implications for medical cannabis and research but has left the adult-use market in a limbo. CNN takes a deep dive into the implications of the rescheduling order signed last week by the US Attorney General.
420 Day in the USA: From Counter-Culture to Across-the-Counter-Culture
420 Day was traditionally about the cannabis community coming together to celebrate underground weed culture. But now in the age of legal cannabis, the 4th of April has become a retail marketing hook with a focus on customer acquisition and retention.
Zimbabwe’s Hemp Mindset Shifts From Promise to Positioning
A mindshift has occurred in Zimbabwe where hemp is no longer seen as a controversial crop, but a strategic one. Mainstream agriculture has committed itself to building structured markets for hemp farmers who are expected to more than double their production this year from 40 ha to 100 ha.
Prince Turns Up the Heat! Calls for Mass Support for Legal Bid to Halt Cannabis Arrests
Veteran cannabis activist Ras Gareth Prince has turned up the heat behind his urgent legal application for an immediate halt to cannabis arrests. He’s launched a crowd-funding campaign and called for a mass show of support at the Western Cape High Court on 8 June when the application will be next heard.
Accra to Host HempTech 2026 as Ghana Taps the African Diaspora to Remit Their Money into Hemp Investments
Ghana is looking to leverage the investment power of its citizens living abroad to boost its fledgling cannabis industry. To this end Accra is hosting the 6th Annual HempTech Conference on June 19th – 20th, 2026 to bring together international investors, policymakers, innovators, and diaspora leaders.
US Reschedules Cannabis as ‘Less Dangerous’ , Expanding Patient Access and Boosting Research
In a major policy announcement, the US Department of Justice has announced the reclassification of cannabis from a Schedule 1 drug to a Schedule 3. This has far reaching implications for medical cannabis research and business tax, but does not legalize adult-use consumption at a federal level.
The ‘Godfather of American Legal Cannabis’ is Headline Act at Upcoming Major International Cannabis Policy Conference in Cape Town
UCT’s Law School is to host a major international cannabis policy conference at the end of June, bringing together global thought-leaders to develop sustainable and inclusive cannabis policies. The three-day event is open to the general public who are encouraged to participate in the programme.
‘Making the Circle Bigger’: SACCA Strikes Up Formal Alliance with Khoisan Traditional Leaders
The South African Cannabis Club Alliance has entered into a formal relationship with Khoisan traditional leaders as part of its drive to build a more inclusive, community driven cannabis economy. SACCA says this is a step towards creating an over-arching compliance framework that should be recognized in law.