Export Outlook: THC Prices Are Walking into the Same Death Spiral That Destroyed the CBD Price
European cannabis prices are coming under pressure as supply increases. Joao Duartte, Business Developer at Decibel Engineered Systems in Almada, Portugal, says the new reaiity in 2026 is producing high THC flower at one Euro/gram; pricing that South African cannabis producers need to set their sights on.
Cannabis Trends: Pre-Rolls, Vapes and Edibles Gaining Ground on Flower
As the South African cannabis consumer market evolves, trends are reflecting those of more mature markets. What’s happening in the US is probably true for SA as well – consumers want more than just cannabis flower and this bodes well for the pre-rolls, edibles, beverages and vape markets in 2026.
Medical Cannabis Gaining Popularity as a Treatment for Female Orgasmic Disorder
Over 41% of women reportedly have difficulty attaining orgasms and cannabis should be recognized as a treatment in matters of sexual health. This view is gaining ground in the US where medical cannabis is being used to treat Female Orgasmic Disorder in Illinois and Connecticut, with Oregon and New Mexico likely to follow suit .
EMPD: ‘Without a Section 22C License, You Will be Arrested!’
Police have closed down an East Rand ‘dagga den’, seizing cannabis flower, edibles and scales, and arresting two men for operating without a SAHPRA Section 22c license which would authorize them to possess and manufacture large quantities of cannabis.
Morocccan Smugglers Upgrade From Drones to Choppers to Fly Hash Into Spain
Morocco’s illegal cannabis industry appears to be growing despite the development of the Kingdom’s legal market. Spanish police say the Moroccan hash smuggling networks into Europe are getting more sophisticated, with helicopters now being used to transport contraband across the Mediterranean.
“Botswana License Fee Outrage: You Owe Us an Explanation!’
A leading player in the fledgling Botswana industrial cannabis industry, Oratile Masala, has called on the Government to explain the rationale behind the exorbitant hemp license fees gazetted this month. Masala, who is the Hemp Business Summit CEO, says the fees are “unrealistic, unfair and exclusionary’, as Africa Editor John Makoni reports.
Medical Cannabis Market Growth Fuelled by Success in Treating Pain, Anxiety, Epilepsy and Cancer-Related Conditions
The pharmacy industry occupies 61% of the international medical cannabis market is investing heavily in the development of new drugs, particularly for chronic pain, epilepsy and cancer-related conditions. That’s according to the World Cannabis Report 2026.
Marginalized by Society, Harassed by Cops, Cochoqua Blue Downs Royal House Turns to Cannabis and Quail for Upliftment
The Cochoqua Blue Downs Royal House in the Western Cape has linked up with Green Mammoth private cannabis club and Nutriquail Foods to launch an integrated farming co-operative that has food security and cannabis at its core.
Botswana’s New Industrial Cannabis License Fees: Only Players with Deep Pockets Need Apply
Botswana’s recently released its industrial cannabis license fees which will be well beyond the affordabiity of the local farming and small business community. There are seven license categories with different fees for citizens, non-citizens and joint ventures.
Africa’s Evolving Cannabis Policies: It’s All About the Money, Forget About the People
The evolution of cannabis policy in Africa bears a striking resemblance to the colonial expansion of the 19th century. Without exception, every African state that has partially legalized cannabis is doing so to earn foreign exchange at the expense of using the plant’s potential in public healthcare or job creation.