S. African hemp firm moves into MMJ
An exclusive initiative studying hemp for South Africa is transitioning into a medicinal marijuana enterprise as it moves forward with a plan to sell a 60% interest to Montreal, Canada-based …
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S. African firm debuts nanosomal lotion
With biz notes on: Hemp Road Trip; Poland’s Institute of Natural Fibers and Medicinal Plants; CBDepot, Czech Republic. South-Africa-based HempHub has released a new nanosomal CBD & ginger lotion under its …
Another setback for South African CBD
South African hemp stakeholders are expressing dismay as a proposed amendment to existing laws governing narcotics has designated CBD prescription-only, a move that would hand over the sector to Big …
South African cannabis gets a voice
A Cannabis Development Council for South Africa (CDCSA) is being formed to advance the hemp and marijuana sectors in the country. Organizers say each SA province will form its own …
Licensing moves along in South Africa
South Africans who want to become hemp industry stakeholders will be updated on the startup of the licensing process at a “Permit Readiness” meeting tomorrow in Johannesburg. First licenses under …
Funding brings shelter, hope to Morocco’s Rif
After reaching a crowdfunding goal of €32,000, German and Moroccan partners are getting started on a retrofit and hemp-building project that demonstrates their economic development plans in Morocco’s High Central …
Chinese eyeing $100m Canadian investment?
(With biz notes on: New Cannabis Ventures, QBL, Hempoint, HempHub) InnoTech Alberta (Canada) says a Chinese textile firm is looking at investing $100 million in Canadian hemp, while one of its scientists, …
CBD ruling sets back South African hemp
After a decision to place CBD in the government’s most highly restrictive category for narcotics substances (SA Schedule 6) six months ago, South African Health Ministry officials last week dropped …
Crowdfunding campaign backs Moroccan project
Restoration of a 20 sq. m traditional Moroccan farm building and the construction of a second, similar structure are the goals of a crowdfunding campaign recently launched by German and …
Malawi probes hemp to boost economy
Severe drought and a decline in tobacco production are pushing officials to probe hemp for its potential to boost a sagging economy in Malawi in southern Africa. With hemp trials …
