Hemp • Research • Impact

Science-backed innovation for Africa’s hemp future.

Canna-B-Africa drives industrial hemp R&D with partners across the globe — focused on cultivation, manufacturing and engineering to produce sustainable products or applications that drive positive environmental change.

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EST. 2022

Who We Are

Canna-B-Africa was founded in 2022 and secured a hemp permit from the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) for licensed cultivation.

Hemp is a variety of Cannabis sativa grown for industrial use, with low THC and high levels of fiber, cellulose, lignin, protein, and oil.

We focus on industrializing hemp for sustainable applications like construction bricks, livestock feed, textiles, oils, and biodegradable products — while maintaining full legal compliance.

Our Research Areas

Canna-B-Africa develops hemp-based products for industrial sectors such as construction, livestock nutrition, and environmental sustainability. Research is conducted in collaboration with UJ-HERTS and global partners in Australia, USA, France, and Poland.

Hemp Brick

We’re engineering carbon-negative bricks using processed hemp hurd. Designed for use in sustainable construction. currently under lab testing and regulatory certification with UJ-HERTS.

Animal Feed

We're developing cattle feed using hempseed by-products. The formulation is under local trial for digestibility, nutrient uptake, and market readiness.

Environmental Products

We are developing biodegradable hemp-based product and packaging solutions, including fully compostable cups. These products are currently in the prototyping phase.

Bioremediation & Soil Recovery

We are advancing the use of hemp in environmental restoration through targeted bioremediation and soil testing initiatives. Our research focuses on harnessing hemp’s natural properties to remove contaminants, improve soil health, and support land rehabilitation for sustainable agricultural and industrial use.

INDUSTRY MILESTONE

Hemp Brick Presented at IBT

In collaboration with the University of Johannesburg Hemp Research and Technology Station (UJ-HERTS), Canna-B-Africa presented its hemp construction brick during the IBT Human Settlements Summit held in Nasrec.

The prototype brick represents a key step toward developing carbon-negative building materials using locally cultivated hemp. The innovation focuses on sustainability, insulation performance, and scalable manufacturing for the African construction sector.

During the summit, the research team had the opportunity to present the hemp brick concept to President Cyril Ramaphosa, demonstrating how hemp-based materials could contribute to future housing solutions and environmentally responsible infrastructure.

The presentation highlighted the potential of hemp to support green construction, agricultural development, and new industrial value chains across South Africa.

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