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Wealth Creation: A Guide To African Cannabis Investing

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As part of their plan to educate South Africans about the benefits of cannabis products, various brand were participating in the first-ever cannabis investment virtual conference. Since the decriminalisation of the private use of cannabis by the Constitutional Court of South Africa in 2018, the government and public have gradually become more receptive to the growth of cannabis for its potential health benefits. We speak to Danie Nel, MD Of Afriplex, about the investment opportunities in the cannabis industry.
15 Nov 2021 11AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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