Valentines Day: Cannabis Retailers Cash in On Taking Love Rituals to a Place Beyond Cringe
From CBD-laced spa kits to THC gummies shared over candlelit dinners, cannabis is redefining modern love rituals. Cannabis retailers have been quick to pick up on the power of love marketing and are hoping 2026 will reflect last year’s Valentines Day sales that saw a 20% spike in legal jurisdictions.
West Rand Cannabis Farm Owner Arrested for Illegal Eskom Connection
Eskom reports that an unnamed cannabis and strawberry farmer in the Randfontein area was disconnected on 9 February 2026 for owing R2,3 million in arrears. The man, who owns two farms, was arrested for illegally connecting to the state utility’s grid.
What Does ‘Legal’ Mean? Odds Are That We’ll Get the Answer for Cannabis in 2026
Cannabis laws feel a bit like rush-hour traffic. There’s movement, but it’s not always smooth, and different lanes are moving at different speeds. In South Africa, the story is fundamental because the legal foundation for private adult use is now in place—but the commercial “how do we do this properly?” phase is still being built.
SACHIDA: Draft Regulations Will Remove THC From Drugs Act, But There Are Issues with Definitions
SACHIDA has welcomed the publication of the draft Cannabis Act regulations saying cannabis is on the brink of being removed from the Drugs Act. But it says it will take up issues of definition and possession limits in its submission to the Justice Department.
Justice Dept Publishes Draft Regulations for Cannabis Act, Invites Public Input by 5 March 2026
The draft regulations for the Cannabis Act have finally been released. They propose a legal maximum possession of five cannabis plants by an individual adult and up to 750 grams of dried flower. The regulations also allow for the expungement of criminal records relating to cannabis, but commercial trade remains outlawed.
Thailand Poised to Recriminalize Cannabis as Boom Sparks Backlash – and Boredom
The Thailand cannabis industry, estimated to be worth $1 billion, is poised to shrink or disappear completely. A public backlash against legalization has resulted in all three parties going to the polls on 8 February 2026 promising to impose further restrictions if elected.
Zimbabwe Cannabis Exports Going Nowhere, Now the First License Holders Have Been Hit with a US$20 000 Renewal Fee
Bad news awaits the first wave of Zimbabwean cannabis cultivators who’s licenses come up for renewal as their five year validity comes to an end. The handful who are still in business will have to pay an unforeseen, once-off US20 000 renewal fee, a fresh setback for a sector yet to generate any sustainable exports.
Sun is Shining, Weather is Sweet for Bob Marley Inc as Estate Continues to Rake in Millions – 45 Years After His Passing
Reggae icon Bob Marley lives on in branded merchandise that earned his estate US$13 million last year. This week marks the birthday of the man who’s message of peace and love is now a money-making machine.
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.
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.