Lesotho, the first African country to license medical cannabis cultivation (since 2017), has implemented stricter import‑export permit procedures and laboratory testing obligations under its November 2025 Cannabis Regulations Amendment (Legal Notice No. 155 of 2025), with industry impacts still unfolding through 2026. The changes require operators to use a specific permit form (Form B, Schedule […]
South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has reiterated that an overarching Cannabis Bill is targeted for introduction to Parliament by mid‑2027, aimed at unlocking economic potential while safeguarding public safety. This follows the Department of Justice’s February 2026 release of draft regulations under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (CPPA), which set […]
South Africa allows private adult cannabis use, but cannabis clubs sit in a legal grey zone. Lawyers warn of prosecution risk and call for clarity.
Lesotho was Africa’s first country to legalize cannabis cultivation. Here’s how this small mountain kingdom became a serious cannabis export player.
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Zimbabwe and Zambia are quietly building two of Africa’s most promising hemp economies. Here’s how each country’s cannabis industry is developing.
CBD laws vary drastically across African borders. Here’s what to know before traveling with CBD oil, country by country.
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From Lesotho to Morocco, these seven African countries have legalized cannabis for medical, industrial, or export purposes. Here’s what’s actually allowed in each.
