Worby’s Plea to MP’s: ‘Legit Businesses Are in Freefall, Can We Please Urgently Legalize the Local Supply Chain!’
SAHPRA cultivator Jonno Worby provided MP’s with a reality check during his Parliamentary presentation. Although it centred on a retail-centred compliance model, he pulled no punches in telling MP’s that legitimate cannabis businesses were in free-fall because of the regulatory vacuum.
Ukraine to Roll Out Medical Cannabis Programme as Russian Invasion Enters Year 5
Ukraine has put the protocols in place to roll out its medical cannabis programme this year as the country marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The war-torn country legalised medical cannabis last year, mainly to treat war veterans for post-traumatic stress, as the conflict drags on.
Coming Soon: ‘From Compliance to Care’ SA’s First Major Medical Cannabis Business Conference
South Africa’s first major medical cannabis conference and expo will take place in Sandton in March 2026 as part of the Africa’s largest healthcare and pharmaceutical event, SAPHEX. Themed ‘From Compliance to Care’, the event aims to chart a way forward how the business of medical cannabis can be developed.
Private Cannabis Club BudBox Boldly Steps Out of the Shadows to Sponsor Africa’s Premier Cannabis Event
In a first for the local cannabis industry, a private cannabis club has stepped out of the regulatory twilight as headline sponsor the biggest cannabis event in Africa. BudBox’s decision to be lead partner for the 2026 Cannabis Expo is a bold one and reflects the growing confidence of the responsible adult-use sector.
Cannabis is Germany’s New Multi-Billion-Euro Industry
Imports of medical cannabis skyrocketed to an estimated 192 tons in 2025—up from 32 tons in 2023, the last full year before the reform. Sales within the country jumped from nearly €1 billion in 2024 to roughly €2 billion in 2025, driven mainly by online.
Multinationals Lining Up for Ghana’s Cannabis Licenses, But Locals Locked Out by Prohibitive Pricing
There’s been keen interest from US and Canadian companies in getting their hands on Ghana’s new cannabis licenses, but local growers are unhappy about the excessive fees which they say lock them out of the game.
Going into 2026, Cannabis is Becoming a Cornerstone of Modern Health Culture
Ten years ago, cannabis was associated with an underground counter-culture. Today, the plant is recognized as being an important part a full-blown wellness revolution that is shaping consumer health trends.
Botswana’s Key Development Challenges Are Landrace and Local Ownership of Cannabis Value Chain
Botswana’s ‘been in the news headlines lately with the release of its inaugural license fees and the Last Mile’ Conference in Gaborone last week to chart a way forward in creating a legal medical cannabis industry. SACHIDA’s Cian McLelland was a keynote speaker at the conference at which the importance of landrace was highlighted.
Pass the Dutchie….Medical Cannabis Legal in the Netherlands but Patient Access Remains a Challenge
The Dutch medical cannabis industry is struggling to match legality wth accessibility. A recent survey revealed the Netherlands has an estimated 500 000 people seeking to use cannabis for medical purposes but only 7 000 or so have actually managed to get prescriptions.
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.