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.
Australia Clamps Down on Medical Cannabis After 1 Doctor Exposed for Issuing Over 17 000 Prescriptions in Just 6 Months!
Australia’s health regulators have announced new official guidelines for medical cannabis prescriptions following widespread abuse of the system. It’s been revealed that some practitioners have issued over 10 000 prescriptions in just six months.
California Cannabis Farms Hit in Anti-Immigration Raids, One Worker Dies
A cannabis worker has died after falling off a greenhouse roof during an anti-immigration raid in California. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents accompanied by National Guard troops in military-style vehicles turned up at two locations operated by Glass House Farms near Los Angeles as part of the Trump administration’s drive to deport illegal migrant workers.
Science Says It’s True, so it Must Be: Cannabis IS Associated With Better Sex!
Cannabis use is associated with increased sexual desire and arousal, as well as lower levels of sexual distress. That’s according to a new Canadian study which says that half its respondents said they used cannabis specifically as a motivator for sex. But obviously, it’s more complicated!
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.
True Market Horror Comes to Light: US Cannabis Industry Giants Crash in Value From US$37 B to US$4 B in Just 3 Years
The United States cannabis market has been taking strain for some time despite legalization gathering momentum. A new study reveals just how much strain the legal market has taken, with an astonishing collapse in value in just a matter of years.
Cannabis Packaging: Searching for Sustainable Solutions as Plastic Waste Becomes an Issue
One gram of cannabis in the States can generate up to 70 times its weight in packaging materials. That fact alone highlights the issue of plastic waste that the cannabis industry across the world is producing, raising questions of sustainabiity going forward.