‘Ancestral Curse’ Protects Cannabis Growers on Jinack, The Gambia’s ‘Treasure’ Island
Cannabis is strictly outlawed in The Gambia but this has not deterred the growers on Jinack Island who operate under the ‘protection’ of an ancient curse. It appears police have been spooked by the curse, which promises misfortune for any authority figure interfering with the affairs of ‘Treasure Island’.
Botswana’s Legal Cannabis Market One Step Closer with Amendments to Industrial Development Act
Botswana’s is to change its industrial development laws to ensure there is regulatory alignment in establishing a legal cannabis market. Amendments to the Industrial Development Act have been passed by Parliament to prevent cannabis from falling under overlapping procedures.
Presidency Confirms it Will Be Represented at the National Cannabis Dialogue
The Presidency has confirmed that it will send a representative to next week’s National Cannabis Dialogue in Kempton Park. Summit spokesperson Thabo Makwela says there are three desired outcomes from summit: clear up the uncertainties in the industry, consolidate achievements, and come up with a clear programme going forward.
Namibia Cannabis Laws Under Review: After a Long Wait, Could The Tipping Point Finally Be Here?
The Namibian legalization debate has dragged on longer than the sands of time, but something shifted during the course of this year. Our Namibian asks whether 2026 could still be the tipping point and unpacks the journey its taken to get to this point.
Nigeria’s Sowore: Idiotic to Destroy Cannabis Farms as They Could be Generating Revenue to Fight Poverty
Publisher and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore (pictured here), has renewed his call for the legalisation and regulation of cannabis in Nigeria, arguing that the destruction of cannabis farms is a waste of economic opportunities amid widespread poverty.
Madlanga Commission Cannabis Bombshell! Big 5 Cartel Kept Cops at Bay to Protect SAHPRA Licensee Jack Frost’s Illegal Grow Op
The Madlanga Commission has heard head-spinning evidence of how SAHPRA licensee Jack Frost Pharmaceuticals allegedly produced industrial quantities of illegal cannabis under the protection of taxi boss and alleged Big 5 cartel leader Jothan ‘Mswazi’ Mnisi.
Hemp Sector Faces Seed Supply Problems, Legal Ambiguity & Danger of US Dumping as Planting Season Looms
A shortage of local seeds and possible dumping of surplus seeds by US farmers are two major challenges facing the South African hemp sector as planting season begins. SACHIDA’s Cian McClelland says the deeper issue is how indigenous landraces should be protected against imported genetics.
No Tax for Thathokuhle! Zim Finance Minister Offers Mike Querl’s Model Hemp Farm Tax-Free Zone Status
Zimbabwe hemp farmer Mike Querl’s Thathokuhle Farm’s has been offered a major tax concession by finance minister Mthuli Ncube. The Minister toured the farm last week and was so impressed by Querl’s ‘outgrower’ business model that he says he’ll recognize the cannabis farm as its own tax-free zone.
Malawi Cannabis Board Member Bust at Road Block with Almost 20 kg of ‘Illicit’ Weed
Prominent legalization activist Ras David Chikomeni Chirwa and board member of the Malawi Cannabis Regulatory Authority, was bust with almost 20 kg of illicit cannabis at a Friday night roadblock by Jenda police. He is out on bail and is due to appear in court on possession charges at an unspecified date.
Portugal Prepares to Indict Operators in Three African Countries Who Tried to Deceive the Cannabis Medicines Regulator
Cannabis operators in three African Countries – the DRC, Kenya and Guinea-Bissau – are under a police investigation triggered by Portugal’s Medicines Regulator. The sector has been shocked by allegations of criminal association, falsified documents aggravated trafficking and money laundering.