Canadian Cannabis Giant Tilray Snaps Up UK’s BrewDog to Become the World’s Biggest Craft Beverage Producer
It’s a sign of the times – a cannabis giant moving in to rescue a distressed alcohol company that has fallen victim to shifting consumer patterns and regulatory hardship. Tilray paid only £33m for BrewDog’s IP and select operations which are part of its strategy to be the king of worldwide craft beverage sales.
Cannabis Capital Markets Are Maturing as Investors Seek Revenue Over Regulatory Promises
Internationally, there’s a new wave of cannabis capital consolidation at play. Judging from capital flows, investors are no longer interested in backing regulatory promises and untested business plans; now they want to see the revenue before they write the cheque.
The 5 Cannabis Myths Africa Has to Bust Before it Can Unlock the Plant’s Benefits
Africa should be at the forefront of the legal cannabis revolution sweeping the world. However, the continent’s policy makes appear to have blinded themselves to the plant’s potential as an economic driver – and until they debunk these five constraining myths about cannabis, Africa will remain on the sidelines of global markets.
Botswana’s New Cannabis Industry Should Embrace AI And Blockchain from the Get Go
If Botswana is serious about cannabis being a major forex generator it needs to embrace cutting edge technology from the get-go. The investment in AI irrigation systems and digital market access platforms may be expensive for a Third World country, but will pay off if done right.
Tobacco Bill: Health Dept Eases Proposed Restrictions on Vape Packaging
The Department of Health has conceded that cigarette smoking and vaping need to be treated differently in the proposed Tobacco Bill. Although the Bill still needs to be debated in Parliament, the concession means that packaging restrictions applied to combustible products will not be as harsh on non-combustibles.
Shaping Post-Prohibition Policing: FGFA Community Workshop Aims to Change SAPS from Within
FGFA is hosting a community workshop on police reform on Friday, 27 February 2028, aimed at shaping the way law enforcement works now that cannabis possession and private use is legal. Twenty five organizations are participating in the workshop which will be live-streamed on FGFA’s You Tube Channel.
SACCA Launches Project Indlela’s ‘Grey Zone to Governance’ Cannabis Compliance Pilot Project
SACCA has launched a pilot project for private cannabis clubs to move from ‘grey zone to governance’. It has signed an MoU with several cannabis service providers to put in place a self-compliant model using the Afrimeter software platform and will hold a stakeholder webinar on 12 March 2026.
CAB’s Mogobe: Botswana Must Learn From South Africa’s Cannabis Policy Mistakes
Botswana’s legal landscape is rapidly taking shape as an export-orientated industry favouring multinational investment rather than building a domestic industry. Despite this setback for local businesses, the Cannabis Association of Botswana’s Sekgele Mogobe (pictured here) says regulatory clarity is welcome and in contrast to South Africa where cannabis reform remains mired in confusion.
Legal Cannabis: Galloping Global Growth Driven By Regulatory Reforms, Innovation and Social Acceptance
The international legal cannabis market continues growing at over 20% a year, driven by legal reforms, increased demand for medical cannabis, greater acceptance of ‘recreational’ as well as continued innovations in formats and products.
Ukraine to Roll Out Medical Cannabis Programme as Russian Invasion Enters Year 5
Ukraine has put the protocols in place to roll out its medical cannabis programme this year as the country marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The war-torn country legalised medical cannabis last year, mainly to treat war veterans for post-traumatic stress, as the conflict drags on.