Yes U Can! Siboto Steps Up to New Leadership Roles in Drive to Empower Grassroots Cannabis Farmers
Cheeba Africa co-founder Linda Siboto has taken on two new leadership positions aimed at empowering small scale rural and township cannabis growers. He takes up senior roles at farming empowerment company U Can, and has founded a new NPO, the Township and Rural Cannabis Association.
Ghana Awards First Cannabis Licenses to Local Companies MG Adom and Jiliopta Ltd
Two Ghanaian companies – MG Adom Limited and Jiliopta Limited – have become the first to receive licences to cultivate cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes under the government’s regulated cannabis programme.
FGFA Endorses Two Data-Collecting Surveys Aimed at Cannabis Stakeholders
FGFA has endorsed two cannabis stakeholder surveys that are currently underway. It says people should generally be careful about giving their data away, but says participation in the Dagga Bay State of the Leaf 2026, and the ClearPath Justice surveys are contributions towards future cannabis policy.
Not So Rosy in Rwanda: KKOG Flagship Cannabis Project Stalls Over Funding Issues
Rwanda’s first major cannabis project, a major production facility being constructed by the local subsidiary of KKOG California, has stalled over funding commitments and a land dispute that has tied up over US$10 million of investment capital.
The End of the “Stoner” Stereotype: How Professional Leadership Is Reshaping the US Cannabis Industry
While laws have changed and consumer acceptance has expanded, cannabis in the United States workplace still remains stigmatized by the ‘stoner’ stereotype. Jonathan Clay writes that the industry needs to shift that perception to one of professionalism.
German Medical Cannabis Outlook: Patients Looking for High THC Potency as Prices Fall Sharply
German medical cannabis patients like their medication to be potent – very potent – with two thirds of sales accounting for flower with THC content of between 20% and 30%. At the same time cannabis prices have fallen by around 30% over the past year, according to a new study.
‘Cannabis Gave Me Life’: Mpondoland Cancer Survivor’s Journey Shows that Plant Medicine Does Work
Mpondoland traditional healer Lungiswa Nonkwelo is living proof of how medical cannabis can work. The Mpondoland traditional healer was diagnosed with cancer 26 years ago – and given six months to live. Today, she has not only bounced back to health, but has launched her own cannabis business.
Rwanda Triples Cannabis Infrastructure Spending as it Secretly Positions Itself as an Export-Only, Low-Cost Producer
Rwanda is positioning itself as a low-cost, export-only cannabis producer, and has tripled its budget for cannabis-related infrastructure to roughly US$5 million for the current financial year. Although its cannabis plans are shrouded in secrecy, the simplicity of its regulatory system is designed to attract foreign investors.
Cannabis Enters the National Dialogue: Senior Govt Officials to Meet Sector Leaders on 27 August
In a defining moment for the cannabis sector, the National Dialogue Steering Committee is to bring together all major role players in a landmark meeting scheduled for 27 August 2026 at Kempton Park. The Presidency, SAHPRA, the NPA and SAPS have been invited to engage the industry.
eSwatini Authorizes Private Sector Partnership to Begin the Kingdom’s First Hemp Trials
eSwatini is well known for its Swazi Gold cannabis landrace, but the Kingdom is looking to hemp as a key economic driver. The Agriculture Department has authorized a pilot project to see which varietals are most suited to local conditions.