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South Africa is taking a bold step toward decarbonizing its economy by partnering with KKOG Global SA on a large-scale biofuel project that uses hemp instead of the traditional corn and soybean, a move expected to cut carbon emissions by up to 2.5 million tons per facility each year and position the country as a continental leader in green energy transition.
Numerous African nations are striving to liberate themselves from the lingering effects of colonialism that have historically shaped their economies and governance. This aspiration for independence stems from a combination of economic hardship and a desire for self-determination. Many countries across the continent are making notable progress in moving away from the shadows of their colonial past. The motivations behind this shift are complex, encompassing economic struggles, a rising sense of national pride, and a commitment to self-sufficiency.
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KKOG Pharma Expands to 1,200+ Dispensary Locations Across South Africa
KKOG Pharma announces a major milestone, now providing seamless medical cannabis access through over 1,200 partner dispensaries nationwide. The expansion reflects our commitment to patient-first healthcare and compliant access.
King Kong Organics Achieves GMP Certification for Cold Pressure™ Extraction
KKOG's patented Cold Pressure™ extraction technology has achieved full GMP certification, meeting pharmaceutical-grade quality standards. This certification reinforces our position as the industry leader in cannabinoid oil quality and consistency.
Partnership with Davinci Group: $1B+ Swiss Hedge Fund Investment
KKOG announces a strategic partnership with Davinci Group, a leading Swiss hedge fund managing over $1 billion in assets. The partnership accelerates KKOG's global expansion and provides capital for scaling operations.
KKOG Pharma Launches Digital Member ID Platform
KKOG Pharma introduces a secure digital member ID system, enabling seamless access to medical cannabis benefits across all partner dispensaries in South Africa.
KKOG Completes International Expansion to 6 Countries
King Kong Organics has successfully established operations or partnerships in 6 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, solidifying its position as a global cannabis leader.
KKOG Listed on Lesotho Hybrid Stock Exchange — First Cannabis Company to Achieve Milestone
King Kong Organics becomes the first cannabis company to be listed on the Lesotho Hybrid Stock Exchange, marking a historic moment for the African cannabis industry and opening new investment opportunities.
KKOG Reaches 3 Million Clients Milestone in California Market
After launching in over 400 California dispensaries, KKOG has successfully served 3 million clients. The milestone reflects strong market demand for premium, full-spectrum cannabis products.
Distribution Agreements Signed with 4,000+ African Pharmacies
KKOG announces distribution partnerships with approximately 4,000 pharmacies across Africa, establishing a continental network for medical cannabis access.
Uganda Presidential Meeting: KKOG Supports Cannabis Legalization for Export
KKOG leadership met with Uganda's President to discuss cannabis cultivation legalization for export. The engagement positions KKOG as a key partner in Africa's emerging cannabis industry.
Cold Pressure™ Technology Featured in International Cannabis Review
KKOG's Cold Pressure™ extraction process is highlighted in a major international cannabis industry publication, praised for its innovation and superior cannabinoid preservation.
Unfolding the secret of Nigeria’s economic growth
Many African countries are striving to break free from the remnants of the colonial system that have long influenced their economies and governance structures. This desire for independence is driven by various factors, including economic challenges and a quest for self-determination. Several African nations are making strides toward shedding the vestiges of their colonial past. The reasons behind this movement are multifaceted, ranging from economic distress to a growing sense of national pride and self-reliance.
Africa’s first ever cannabis research laboratory revives Zim health sector
In 2018, the new political dispensation in Zimbabwe took a new trajectory in the health sector by issuing out 57 licences for cultivation of cannabis also known as mbanje or marijuana for medicinal purposes. The ordinary cultivation, possession, use or smoking of the drug, however, remains banned to the ordinary people. KKOG Zimbabwe a subsidiary of KKOG Global on Tuesday had a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the first ever cannabis research laboratory in Africa. Isdore Guvamombe (IG) talks to KKOG Global chief executive officer Mr Rene Joseph (RJ)
Zim on verge of becoming mbanje research hub for southern Africa
MBANJE, marijuana, cannabis or hemp, is one plant that has accounted for many people in Zimbabwe’s prisons. Possession, let alone, cultivation or smoking it, has had serious consequences such as being fined or ultimately been jailed or both. For years, Zimbabwe has classified it as a dangerous drug and yet, it has many medicinal properties. It is no secret that African countries have woken up quickly to the reality of the rapidly growing cannabis industry with a focus on medicinal products.
KKOG’s investment plan in lucrative cannabis
The legalization of cultivation and export of medical cannabis in Rwanda seems like a doorway to success for many companies, but it also spells economic growth potential the country can derive from the once-forbidden crop. Now, King Kong Organics (KKOG), a subsidiary of KKOG Global, is so bullish on the future of the industry that it says it has already invested $10 million (approximately Rwf12.8 billion) to kick-start the cannabis industry in Rwanda. KKOG secured a five-year license from the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to operate cannabis production, becoming the first company in Rwanda to secure such license.
Rwanda set to launch cannabis production facility in September
Rwanda is set to have its cannabis production facility in September this year following the latest update by the contractors that the completion date has been pushed to give time for a new access road to the site be constructed.
Rwanda cannabis production facility to be complete by September
The construction of a cannabis production plant in Rwanda’s northern district of Musanze is set to be complete by September, local media reports. The facility is being put up by King Kong Organics (KKOG) Rwanda, a subsidiary of the American corporation KKOG Global, which in March this year secured a five-year license from President Paul Kagame's government to produce cannabis.
Rwanda’s Cannabis Production Facility Set to Launch by September
Rwanda’s burgeoning cannabis industry is poised for a significant leap with the imminent completion of a major production facility in Musanze District. The new plant, being developed by King Kong Organics (KKOG) Rwanda, a subsidiary of the American corporation KKOG Global, is expected to be operational by the first week of September, according to recent reports from local media.
Rwanda: Medical Cannabis Facility 83 Percent Complete, Rdb Confirms
Rwanda's High — value therapeutic crop (HVTC) initiative is making significant strides, with the medical cannabis off-site infrastructure project now 83 per cent complete, according to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). With Rwf2.2 billion allocated for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, the project has already utilized over Rwf1 billion, marking a 46 per cent financial execution rate.
Construction of Cannabis Processing Plant in Rwanda Reaches 70% Completion
The construction of a cannabis processing plant in Musanze District, Rwanda, has reached 70% completion, with the project expected to be finalized by September 2024. In June 2021, a Ministerial Order was issued regarding the regulation of cannabis and its derivatives. The order outlines the institutions and locations authorized for activities related to the cultivation, processing, distribution, and use of cannabis and its derivatives, as well as the security guidelines that must be adhered to.
KKOG becomes first company to secure cannabis export license in Rwanda
King Kong Organics Rwanda, a subsidiary of KKOG GLOBAL, has made history by securing a 5-year license to cultivate cannabis for medicinal purposes on 5 hectares of land in Musanze, becoming the first local company to do so. The company's investment of $10 million underscores its commitment to unlocking the potential of the local market.
Biofuels, but Make It Industrial: Africa’s Next Energy Play Runs Through Farms, Ports—and Carbon Rules
Africa’s biofuels story is often told as a climate feel-good: replace dirty fuels, cut emissions, unlock green finance. But the more decisive, forward-looking story is industrial—and it’s about who controls the next generation of liquid-fuel supply chains for trucking, shipping, and (increasingly) aviation, at a moment when power systems are strained. Energy security is back at the centre of politics. The continent’s “biofuel moment” won’t be won by slogans; logistics, standards, and bankable offtake will.
KKOG’s investment plan in lucrative cannabis
The legalization of cultivation and export of medical cannabis in Rwanda seems like a doorway to success for many companies, but it also spells economic growth potential the country can derive from the once-forbidden crop. Now, King Kong Organics (KKOG), a subsidiary of KKOG Global, is so bullish on the future of the industry that it says it has already invested $10 million (approximately Rwf12.8 billion) to kick-start the cannabis industry in Rwanda. KKOG secured a five-year license from the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to operate cannabis production, becoming the first company in Rwanda to secure such license.
KKOG becomes first company to secure cannabis export license in Rwanda
King Kong Organics Rwanda, a subsidiary of KKOG GLOBAL, has made history by securing a 5-year license to cultivate cannabis for medicinal purposes on 5 hectares of land in Musanze, becoming the first local company to do so. The company's investment of $10 million underscores its commitment to unlocking the potential of the local market.
Rwanda: Medical Cannabis Facility 83 Percent Complete, Rdb Confirms
Rwanda's High — value therapeutic crop (HVTC) initiative is making significant strides, with the medical cannabis off-site infrastructure project now 83 per cent complete, according to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). With Rwf2.2 billion allocated for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, the project has already utilized over Rwf1 billion, marking a 46 per cent financial execution rate.
Rwanda set to launch cannabis production facility in September
Rwanda is set to have its cannabis production facility in September this year following the latest update by the contractors that the completion date has been pushed to give time for a new access road to the site be constructed.
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