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British Media Stuck Between Stigma and Sensationalism in Coverage of Long-Awaited UK Cannabis Policing Guidelines
The stigma of cannabis still runs deeply through the United Kingdom as evidenced in the ‘shock horror’ tabloid headlines that accompanied the release of long-awaited policing guidelines regarding cannabis. Sensationalism still beats evidence-based reporting on cannabis in the mainstream media.
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Charl Botha: ‘Farmer Inclusion in Hemp Regulations Engagement is Positive, Let’s Build On It’
The hemp sector may be on the verge of a regulatory breakthrough after a meeting between non-government cannabis stakeholders and the Department of Agriculture last week. The meeting was initiated by Charl Botha of H3 Legal Solutions. This is his report-back.
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Govt to Relook at SAPS Involvement in Hemp Permit Applications After Consensus-Building Stakeholder Meeting
The Department of Agriculture has acknowledged that the role of law enforcement in the issuing of hemp permits should be reviewed. This follows an interdepartmental engagement between the Department and cannabis stakeholders in Gauteng this week to discuss problematic areas of the Plant Improvement Act and other issues affecting hemp.
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Botswana Last Mile Conference Looking to Establish Medical Cannabis Framework
Botswana hosts the First Mile Cannabis Conference on 30 January 2026 which puts medical cannabis on the map, now a hemp framework has been established. The Africa Canada Chamber of Commerce Conference and Expo will look specifically at how medical cannabis can fit into Botswana’s evolving cannabis development programme.
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SACHIDA Working with Botswana Government to Design Landrace Protection Programme
High license fees could complicate the transfrontier cannabis landrace initiative between SACHIDA and Botswana’s agricultural researchers, but as SACHIDA’s Cian McLelland says, ‘we’ll see where that conversation goes” when the Association visits Gaberone this weekend for the Canda Africa Cannabis and Hemp Trade Expo.
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Export Outlook: THC Prices Are Walking into the Same Death Spiral That Destroyed the CBD Price
  • Joao Duartte, Business Developer at Decibel Engineered Systems, Portugal
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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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