11 Banking, Business Licenses, and the Green Economy in South Africa

Border Green: Cannabis Smuggling Routes Then and Now By Quinton Haslett South Africa’s green economy is growing, but not evenly. Renewable energy projects are breaking ground, sustainable agriculture is gaining momentum, and climate-focused startups are attracting attention. At the same time, many businesses trying to operate responsibly are running into old systems that weren’t designed […]

10 The Cannabis Influencer Economy: Who’s Making Waves This Year?

Border Green: Cannabis Smuggling Routes Then and Now By Tersia Thompson Fashion has always moved in cycles, but lately something different is happening. Instead of everyone chasing the same look, style is splitting into two clear paths. On one side, there’s quiet luxury—clean lines, neutral colours, quality fabrics, and pieces that don’t shout for attention. […]

09 Quiet Luxury vs Statement Style: Why Personal Expression Is Replacing Trend-Chasing

Border Green: Cannabis Smuggling Routes Then and Now By Tersia Thompson Fashion has always moved in cycles, but lately something different is happening. Instead of everyone chasing the same look, style is splitting into two clear paths. On one side, there’s quiet luxury—clean lines, neutral colours, quality fabrics, and pieces that don’t shout for attention. […]

08 Top 10 Cannabis Product Styles Dominating 2026

Border Green: Cannabis Smuggling Routes Then and Now By John Swanepoel Cannabis in 2026 doesn’t look like it used to. Walk into a dispensary, scroll a cannabis menu online, or browse what’s being talked about socially, and one thing is clear: products are being designed for real life, not just for getting high, but for […]

07 Minor Cannabinoids: Why CBN and THCV Are Getting So Much Attention Right Now

Border Green: Cannabis Smuggling Routes Then and Now By Susan Berry For years, most cannabis research and product development has revolved around two “headline” cannabinoids: THC (best known for intoxication) and CBD (best known for wellness claims and non-intoxicating effects). But the cannabis plant contains many more cannabinoids—often called minor cannabinoids—that show interesting biological activity […]

06 Identity Without Labels: Why Personal Values Matter More Than Categories Today

Border Green: Cannabis Smuggling Routes Then and Now By Pagan Pretorius For a long time, identity came with neat labels. Job titles, age groups, subcultures, political views, lifestyle choices. These categories made it easier to understand where someone fit in the world. They were shortcuts, not just for others, but for ourselves, too. Lately, those […]

04 Cannabis Beverages as a Social Ritual—From Mocktails to THC Seltzers

Border Green: Cannabis Smuggling Routes Then and Now By Tersia Thompson For generations, social life has revolved around drinks. Meeting for a beer after work. Wine at dinner. Cocktails at celebrations. Alcohol has long been the default social lubricant. But that default is slowly changing. In many parts of the world, cannabis beverages are stepping […]

03 The Soft Life Shift: Why More People Are Choosing Calm Over Hustle

Border Green: Cannabis Smuggling Routes Then and Now By Hanna Swanepoel For a long time, being busy was a kind of status symbol. Full calendars, late nights, and constant pressure were framed as proof of ambition. Hustle culture told us that if we just worked harder, pushed longer, and sacrificed more, success would eventually follow. […]

02. The New Faces of Cannabis: How Gen Z and Boomers Are Redefining the Scene Together

Young Voices: How the New Generation Sees Cannabis and Change By Pagan Pretorius For a long time, cannabis culture was framed as a generational thing. It belonged to “the youth,” or to a very specific era of protest and rebellion. Older generations were expected to disapprove, younger ones to experiment. That neat divide no longer […]