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.
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.
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.
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.
Johann Slabber: Developing a Compliance Model for the Grey Zone is the Way to Mainstream the Marginalized
Most participants in the cannabis industry don’t have the capital to mainstream themselves according to current rules and regulations which favour those with deep pockets. Nexus CEO Johan Slabber says he’s developing a compliance model to integrate smaller growers, informal operators, and emerging dispensaries into a formal, sustainable value chain that leaves no one behind.
US Cannabis Industry Should Get Over its ‘Addiction’ to THC
etail cannabis sales in the States are driven by THC content in cannabis – a dollar more for every higher percentage point, according to some. But THC percentages can vary wildly leading to misleading labelling and consumer scepticism, and the question is being asked: is there a commercial measurement metric for cannabis other than THC.
7 Tips for Starting a Successful Cannabis Business
It’s now just a matter of time before a commercial framework for trading in cannabis and related products becomes legal in South Africa. Already thousands of new cannabis businesses have opened their doors in anticipation of a change of law. Regulations and legality aside, here are seven tips from across the Atlantic on how to set up a successful cannabis operation.
SSETA Dispensary Training Programme for Professionals Revealed as a Scam!
South Africa’s fledgling cannabis industry is beset with increasingly sophisticated scams, the latest being an ‘announcement by SSETA, a state funded entity, that it is launching a training and certification for cannabis dispensary professionals. Sadly, this is not the case, and it’s yet another group of con artists on stage in the theatre of the absurd in the ongoing drama of cannabis reform.
Gauteng Unlocks Funding for Black-Owned Cannabis Agroprocessing Businesses
Black-owned cannabis agroprocessing businesses are eligible for funding under a new R100 million blended finance scheme launched recently by the Gauteng Government’s Agriculture Department and the National Empowerment Fund. The fund is aimed at boosting Gauteng’s economy, particularly in the food sector, so hemp processors take note!
Ghana Seeks Cannabis Policy and Control Assistance from Morocco
Morocco and Ghana have begun the first tentative steps to developing a collaborative relationship around cannabis. Ghana’sl Narcotic Control Commission (NACOC) officials paid a courtesy visit to the Moroccan ambassador in Accra, Ghana to open up a communications channel to share policy and experiences in cannabis legalization.