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Stumbling About in a Morass of its Own Making: Govt’s Cannabis ‘Solutions’ Just Create More Problems

Tirelo Gaboitaolelwe, Cannabis Writer, Botswana
February 11, 2026

After seven ‘final’ cannabis regulatory frameworks, South Africa is still no closer to implementing its National Cannabis Master Plan that was launched over four years ago. These are the six stumbling blocks holding back the potential of cannabis to be an economic driver for South Africa.

Valentines Day: Cannabis Retailers Cash in On Taking Love Rituals to a Place Beyond Cringe

Cannabiz Africa
February 11, 2026

From CBD-laced spa kits to THC gummies shared over candlelit dinners, cannabis is redefining modern love rituals. Cannabis retailers have been quick to pick up on the power of love marketing and are hoping 2026 will reflect last year’s Valentines Day sales that saw a 20% spike in legal jurisdictions.

West Rand Cannabis Farm Owner Arrested for Illegal Eskom Connection

Cannabiz Africa
February 10, 2026

Eskom reports that an unnamed cannabis and strawberry farmer in the Randfontein area was disconnected on 9 February 2026 for owing R2,3 million in arrears. The man, who owns two farms, was arrested for illegally connecting to the state utility’s grid.

SA Human Rights Commission Renews Plea for SAPS to Halt Cannabis Arrests

Cannabiz Africa
February 9, 2026

The SAHRC says there should be no further cannabis arrests while the regulations for the Cannabis Act are being finalized. It has again urged SAPS to respect the National Commissioner’s August 2023 directive calling for a halt to cannabis arrests.

Dirt Poor Malawi Torches 5 Tons of Cannabis, Prompting Debate on Whether it’s ‘Better to Earn Than Burn’

Mphatso Khutcha Richard, Malawi24
February 9, 2026

Malawi is promoting cannabis exports to reduce its reliance on tobacco. At the same time it is clamping down on the thriving local illegal market, and the recent torching of five tons of sativa has reignited the debate as to whether Malawi could have a different approach and allow domestic trade.

Morocco: Bad Weather Postpones Baldiya Planting Window, But Regulated Sector Gaining Momentum

Bladi.net
February 9, 2026

Weather disturbances in northern Morocco have postponed the launch of "baldiya" cannabis planting, originally scheduled for late January. Despite this delay, the regulated sector is showing strong momentum with a massive increase in memberships.

Understanding the New Plant Improvement Act and How it Affects You

Kish IP Legal Firm
February 9, 2026

The revised Plant Improvement Act has significantly raised the THC limit in hemp to 2%, but the Act goes much further than empowering the industrial cannabis industry, it creates an updated compliance system across the plant/propagation-material value chain.

What Does ‘Legal’ Mean? Odds Are That We’ll Get the Answer for Cannabis in 2026

Bruce Coetzee, Rolling Stoner
February 9, 2026

Cannabis laws feel a bit like rush-hour traffic. There’s movement, but it’s not always smooth, and different lanes are moving at different speeds. In South Africa, the story is fundamental because the legal foundation for private adult use is now in place—but the commercial “how do we do this properly?” phase is still being built.

Botswana’s Key Development Challenges Are Landrace and Local Ownership of Cannabis Value Chain

Brett Hilton-Barber Q&Q with SACHIDA's Cian McLelland
February 5, 2026

Botswana’s ‘been in the news headlines lately with the release of its inaugural license fees and the Last Mile’ Conference in Gaborone last week to chart a way forward in creating a legal medical cannabis industry. SACHIDA’s Cian McLelland was a keynote speaker at the conference at which the importance of landrace was highlighted.

H3 Legal Solutions: Lack of Clear Enforcement Guidelines in Cannabis Act Regulations:

Charl Botha, H3 Legal Solutions
February 5, 2026

The draft regulations of the Cannabis Act are problematic because they do not differentiate between high THC cannabis and hemp, police guidelines remain unclear and the evidence base behind them is questionable.

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