Welcome to Cannaweb Africa, a new webinar series initiated by Cannabiz Africa on the topical issues affecting the African cannabis industry. Check out our webinar schedule for upcoming events, and if you would like to book our platform or services for either open or closed webinars for your interest group email Brett Hilton-Barber at brett@cannabiz-africa.com.
Join the Cannabis Crisis Committee and Cannabiz Africa on 29 October 2026 to shape a sector response urging SAHPRA to clarify medical cannabis access after halting Section 21 approvals.
The cannabis sector continues to drive market innovation despite the regulatory hurdles that continue to dog the industry. This was evident in the offering of over 100 exhibitors, who had thousands of products on display, and a general consensus that the industry is thriving and this was a great networking event charting the future.
The Cannabis Expo 2025 was a significant turning point for the event organizers, representing a broader maturing of the cannabis market. That’s according to CEO Silas Howarth (pictured here) who said the three-day trade show generated mass consumer excitement and millions of rands for businesses across the value chain and that Cape Town will host next year’s Expo. Here he reflects on Expo 2025 with Cannabiz Africa publisher Brett Hilton-Barber
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.
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