Cannabis Edibles: Sneak Preview of the Proposed Regulations Presented to Parliament
Almost a year to the day that the Minister of Health shocked the cannabis community with his hemp foodstuff ban, the SAMRC has unveiled its recommendations for how cannabis edibles should be regulated. On the cards is a THC potency tax, strict serving guidelines, marketing restrictions and oversight by a specialist body.
Cannabis Act Controversy Looming: Justice Official Says No to Private Clubs Ahead of Reviewing Public Submissions
Less than 20 hours after public submissions deadline on the draft regulations for the Cannabis Act, a senior Justice Department official has declared that all cannabis clubs are illegal. This astonishing revelation by the senior law advisor in charge of processing the Act, raises questions as to why the Department asked for public input in the first place.
Now We’re Talking! Cannabis Master Plan Takes Shape With Edibles Regulations and Retail Licenses on the Cards
The Government has finally woken up to the ‘wild west’ reality of the South African cannabis sector and has tabled plans to begin regulating THC and its channels to market. The DTIC updated MP’s on progress on the Cannabis Master Plan and its plans to tackle the ‘Grey Zone’ regulatory vacuum.
MP’s to Tackle Cannabis Commercialization For the First Time as H3 Heads to Parliament
Parliament’s first formal engagement with private stakeholders on cannabis commercialization takes place on Friday, 6 March 2026 when H3 Legal Solutions makes a presentation the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition.
Ghana’s Cannabis Chamber on Shock License Fees: Local Farmers Have to Be Factored In Or Sector Won’t Be Sustainable’
Ghana’s Chamber of Cannabis Industry is engaging with the country’s national regulator to open up the cannabis market to local farmers and businesses. CEO Mark Darko (pictured here) says regulatory integrity should not come at the cost of exclusivity.
SACHIDA: One Year On From the Hemp Foodstuff Ban, Let’s See That Setback as the Turning Point to Accelerated Reform
On 7 March 2025 the Minister of Health gazetted the disastrous ban on cannabis and hemp foodstuffs. The hastily-rescinded ban created havoc, confusion and financial losses. A year later, SACHIDA chairman Katlego Kgopotse (pictured here) refects that ‘The Ban’ should be remembered not so much as a setback but to provide a litmus test of how far we’ve come.
Canadian Cannabis Giant Tilray Snaps Up UK’s BrewDog to Become the World’s Biggest Craft Beverage Producer
It’s a sign of the times – a cannabis giant moving in to rescue a distressed alcohol company that has fallen victim to shifting consumer patterns and regulatory hardship. Tilray paid only £33m for BrewDog’s IP and select operations which are part of its strategy to be the king of worldwide craft beverage sales.
Cannabis Capital Markets Are Maturing as Investors Seek Revenue Over Regulatory Promises
Internationally, there’s a new wave of cannabis capital consolidation at play. Judging from capital flows, investors are no longer interested in backing regulatory promises and untested business plans; now they want to see the revenue before they write the cheque.
The 5 Cannabis Myths Africa Has to Bust Before it Can Unlock the Plant’s Benefits
Africa should be at the forefront of the legal cannabis revolution sweeping the world. However, the continent’s policy makes appear to have blinded themselves to the plant’s potential as an economic driver – and until they debunk these five constraining myths about cannabis, Africa will remain on the sidelines of global markets.
Botswana’s New Cannabis Industry Should Embrace AI And Blockchain from the Get Go
If Botswana is serious about cannabis being a major forex generator it needs to embrace cutting edge technology from the get-go. The investment in AI irrigation systems and digital market access platforms may be expensive for a Third World country, but will pay off if done right.