Morocco Eyes Australian Medical Cannabis Market With First Legal Shipment Down Under
Morocco has taken a step up in cannabis exports having dispatched its first commercial consignment of medicinal cannabis to Australia. The shipment this month of a 50kg batch of the local Baldiya cannabis variety followed a successful quality control sample sent in June this year.
Scrap the National Cannabis Master Plan: Reality Has Made it Redundant
Four years on, the National Cannabis Master Plan remains dead in the water and no sight of success in getting an integrated cannabis economy off the ground. It should be scrapped and replaced by a consumer-driven health and safety framework that allows commercial trade.
Malawi Gold brand to be Unveiled at Blantyre Trade Fair This Weekend
Malawi’s Cannabis Regulatory Authority is showcasing the country’s cannabis industry at this weekend’s Trade Fair in Blantyre. It’s invited stakeholders to its exhibition at the fair which will unveil the CBD version of Malawi Gold.
Dr Shiksha Gallow: Taking SA Cannabis Research to the World Stage
South Africa’s ‘medical cannabis ambassador’, Dr. Shiksha Gallow, is on fire — and the world is taking notice. From Puerto Rico to Costa Rica, Australia to Italy, this East London trailblazer is rewriting the narrative of cannabis in medicine and putting Mzansi’s research firmly on the global stage.
Charl Botha: Cannabis Could Help Reverse the Rising Tide of National Madness
Charl Botha of H3 Legal Solutions argues that South Africa is facing a growing mental health crisis that is putting strain on the system. He says cannabis is a plant that been used for centuries for its therapeutic benefits its use should be integrated into the country’s framework for dealing with psychological disorders.
Mike Tyson Hits South Africa…Well, His Fake Products Are on Grey Zone Shelves
Heavyweight Boxing legend Mike Tyson has created a US$50 million cannabis empire that has made a huge impact on the US industry. Now his product is appearing on the shelves of South Africa’s cannabis retail ‘Grey Zone’. Obviously it’s a rip off, but it’s reportedly selling like hot-cakes.
Africa’s Cannabis Hopes Remain Stuck in the Shadows of Stigma
Cannabis on the African continent is generally viewed as dangerous. This has made it all the more difficult for those countries that have embarked on cannabis reform as there is deep anti-cannabis sentiment amongst both officialdom and the citizenry. Cannabiz Africa’s Africa Editor, John Makoni reflects how this stigmatization has not helped the marginalized and rural poor who should be the main beneficiaries of legalization.
Oh Dear, It’s Not True! Virgin Atlantic is Not Offering THC Drinks on Select Flights
Virgin Atlantic has denied claims it’s providing THC-infused sodas to passengers on select US flights after cannabis beverage company Drippy put out a promotional campaign claiming it had partnered with the airline.
Namibian Survey Finds Significant Support for Legalization, Especially in the North
Namibia’s Government has long maintained that the ban on cannabis reflects the will of the people, but a recent Afrobarometer survey shows the opposite is true – Nambians broadly support full-adult use legalization, especially in Caprivi and the north.
Juicy Feeling: The Bigger Net is Closing on Dr Green Following Disastrous SA Launch
Dr Green attempted to launch its medical cannabis service and ‘token’ investment scheme in South Africa earlier this year, but that fell apart when the company’s CFO, Ricardo Capone (pictured here), fled the country under mysterious circumstances. Now it seems Dr Green’s international operations are coming under scrutiny from several quarters, and it could all unravel further.