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South Africa is Now the Synthetic Drug Capital of Africa
Health authorities have long been warning of the drugs crisis unfolding in South Africa with heroin and cocaine use up sharply. The situation has now reached a point where South Africa now has the most pervasive synthetic drug market in Africa.
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You’ve Got to be Kidding! Ghana Unveils the Most Expensive Licensing Regime in the World
Local farmers will have to cough up big time if they have hopes of participating in the West African country’s fledgling hemp sector. The licensing structure and proposed fees for the hemp sector are a slap in the face for small-scale farmers as they are heavily geared towards multinationals able to afford the dollar-denominated fees and attendant taxes.
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End of an Era: Brian van Rooyen Retires as Labat Says Farewell to Cannabis
Labat has announced the retirement of co-founder and director Brian van Rooyen (pictured here) after 30 years of service. This follows the group’s sale of Cannafrica and the mothballing of its remaining cannabis assets as it moves into the fintech space. Van Rooyen’s retirement marks the end of an era, but not necessarily the end of his cannabis ambitions.
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Kenya’s Rastas in Renewed Push for Cannabis Legalization
A constitutional challenge by the Rastafari Society of Kenya pits religious freedom against decades-old narcotics laws, forcing a national debate on the future of cannabis. A High Court decision, expected in 2026, could have significant cultural and economic implications for the nation.
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Buying Genetics: Top 10 Factors Cannabis Cultivators Need to Be Aware Of
Every cultivator’s first priority should be to purchase high quality genetics with a high ROI. This is because the seed you select can make or break your commercial operation. Still, selecting the best seed can be overwhelming due to the extensive seed inventory on the market. Africa editor John Makoni did some digging around and here’s his checklist for buying genetics.
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Snowballing Cannabis Research Gives Policy Makers the Evidence to Work With What We Know About the Plant Instead of What We Don’t Know
During 2025 over 4 000 scientific papers on cannabis were published, most with a focus on the therapeutic benefits of the plant. Advocacy group NORML says there is enough of an evidence base for policy-makers to start working with what we know about the plant instead of what we don’t know.
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Namibian Govt Admits that Prohibition Cannot be ‘Scientifically, Morally or Rationally Justified’
Namibia’s government has made a ground-breaking admission in court papers that the prohibition of cannabis cannot be justified on scientific, moral or rational grounds. The Attorney General has filed a report with the Windhoek High Court opposing the Ganja Users of Namibia’s application to have cannabis prohibition laws overturned saying its not up to the courts to decide cannabis policy, but the executive.
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LHCFA Puts Limpopo Firmly on SA’s Hemp Map as ARC’s First Cultivars to Be Tested in Levubu Pilot Project
Limpopo’s ‘farmers first’ cannabis policy has gained rapid traction this year, thanks to the efforts of the Limpopo Hemp and Cannabis Farmers Association, which has wrapped up a year of action by launching its Capricorn branch and a pilot project to test ARC’s first locally developed hemp seeds.
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SACCA: Here’s the Solution to the Regulatory Problems Govt is Grappling With
The South African Cannabis Club Alliance (SACCA) has announced that key cannabis stakeholders have united to present a solution to the legal cannabis conundrum facing South Africa as the country moves towards adopting a commercialisation framework. The Project Indlela plan seeks to incorporate legacy growers, cannabis clubs and government into a regional hub model that allows trade in cannabis while protecting consumer safety.
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It’s All About Adding Value! Zimbabwe Looks Beyond Cultivation to Develop Cannabis Sector
The future of Zimbabwean cannabis lies beyond cultivation, it’s about adding value. This is the view of Thathokuhle Farm owner Mike Querl (pictured here), who recently hosted a visit by the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Anxious Masuka. Dr Masuka echoed that view saying Zimbabwe was entering a new phase of industrialization and beneficiating raw material was part of the strategy.
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