Charl Botha: Cannabis Expo A Showcase for Opportunists With Little Regard to Public Safety
Cannabis legal strategist Charl Botha says the Cannabis Expo has become an extension of the ‘Grey Zone’ where unregulated cannabis products are on sale without regard for consumer safety. He says the current policy vacuum has led to the Expo being a showground for opportunism.
Namibia: Friday the 13th is Deadline for Public Input on Cannabis Laws
The Namibian government has indicated a willingness to revisit the country’s prohibitionist cannabis laws following months of stakeholder pressure. The four manor Namibian advocacy groups have submitted their proposals and other interested parties, who haven’t yet done so, have until close of business, 13 June 2025, to have their say,
Windhoek Police Clamp Down on Cannabis Users as Namibian Government Calls for Suggested Changes to the Law
The campaign for cannabis legalization in Namibia has ramped up significantly this year, while at the same time police harassment of cannabis users has turned into a human rights issue. This week police arrested six people were arrested in Windhoek for possession, while the Government received submissions on cannabis law reform.
Ghana on the Go! Hemp Licensing Applications to Open Soon!
Ghana is to open up its industrial cannabis licensing process soon. An estimated 600 farmers from across the West African country are hoping to ‘get in on the ground’, and are anxiously waiting to find out how much licenses will cost and other T’s and C’s.
PotAround’s Green Lady Takes Cannabis Marketing into the Extremely Fast Lane
Cannabis brands are usually associated with peace, calm, love and understanding. Not with high torque extreme car racing and smack-in-your-face martial arts or jumping a Motor x bike 23m into the air, but Hey! There’s no rule book in this game and the guys behind the PotAround franchise are redefining plant marketing – and it’s paying off!
White River Flying Squad Officers Bust for Allegedly Escorting Multi-Million Rand Cannabis Haul
SAPS collusion with the cannabis underworld came into sharp focus at 3 pm on a blisteringly cold day on the N4 highway in Mpumulanga when three policemen – in full uniform, on duty, and in a marked car – were pulled over by fellow officers for escorting a vehicle loaded with illicit cannabis!
South Korean Scientists Discover New Cannabinoid – Cannabielsoxa Appears to Have ‘Anti-Tumour’ Effect
The new compound was discovered during cancer research and revealed ‘strong inhibitory activity’ in combating tumours. Researchers say the discovery of Cannabielsoxa is an initial step towards combating cancer in children.
Need Evidence of Medical Cannabis Misuse? Say Hi to Professor Herb
Among the many new medical cannabis service providers entering the fray is UK-based Professor Herb, which through its local franchise, Dr Kush, is offering an online cannabis buying service. Professor Herb’s main product line is distributing CBD products in Europe, but as of April, it has started selling ‘medical’ cannabis in South Africa outside the regulatory channels.
Synergy Post the Expo: The Future is Compliance, and Retailers Are Catching on Quick
Cannabis Expo headline sponsor Synergy Wellness capitalized on the exposure generated by the event, saying it had an overwhelming response from retailers and prospective patients interested in its medical cannabis services. Brett Hilton-Barber caught up with Synergy Wellness’s CEO John Hodes (pictured here) and COO Gareth Williams to see what the event generated for them.
2025: A Year for Removing the Rocks on the Road to Cannabis Reform
The South African cannabis industry has gone through a painful few years, constrained by Government’s slow and shambolic approach to regulatory reform. The irony is that to date the ‘grey zone’ appears to have benefitted the most so far from the Constitutional Courts 2018 decision to legalize private consumption, while other sectors of the cannabis economy have lagged behind. So what lies in store for SA cannabis in the year ahead? Cannabiz Africa publisher Brett Hilton-Barber has a look ahead.