Namibian Justice Officials Attend Colorado Conference on International Cannabis Regulations
Namibia may be in for a complete overhaul of its cannabis laws in the strongest indications yet from the Government of a change in its prohibitionist attitude. It has called for public input on current legislation and proposals on the way forward, and senior Justice Department officials this month attended the Cannabis Regulators Association meeting in Denver, Colarado.
Largest Ever Cannabis Cancer Study Shows ‘Overwhelming’ Scientific Consensus on its Benefits
A major new study shows mainstream medicine is firmly onboard in acknowledging the therapeutic role cannabis can play in treating cancer-related symptoms. The researchers say they were expecting controversy in canvassing doctors and scientists on the issue, but instead found overwhelming consensus on the benefits of cannabis.
RIP Jose Mujica: The Uruguayan President Who Kick-Started Global Cannabis Legalization
The former President of Uruguay was not just any kinda guy. Jose Mujica was a revolutionary of the old order and among the sweeping changes the ‘Poor Man’s President’ made in coming to power was to make Uruguay the first country to legalize cannabis completely.
Deputy President Tells French Trade Conference that SA is Developing an “Investor-Friendly Cannabis Framework”
The Presidency has activated its resources to try and attract international investors for South Africa’s struggling cannabis and hemp sector. Deputy President Paul Mashatile (pictured here) has told a high level trade conference in Paris that South Africa is developing an ‘investor-friendly cannabis framework’ that warrants their attention.
Crackdown on Organized Crime Sends Shockwaves Through Portuguese Medical Cannabis Industry
The massive Portuguese police operation, Operation Weed, targeted several major legal medical cannabis companies for allegedly being part of an international drug trafficking syndicate. The nationwide raids by over 300 Portuguese police officers has resulted so far in the seizure of over seven tons of cannabis and five arrests – and has sent shockwaves through the industry.
Trending USA: Guys More Likely to Smoke, Women Prefer Edibles, Drinks and Lotions
A new report from a US federal agency examines modes of cannabis consumption preferred by Americans, finding that while smoking remains the most common method overall, it’s also far more popular among male consumers than female ones. Meanwhile, women are more likely to consume cannabis edibles, beverages and topicals than men are.
Trade Minister’s Questionable Grip on Cannabis Reality Exposed in Parliament
DTIC Minister Parks Tau (pictured here) seems to think there’s a moratorium on cannabis arrests and is out of touch with the reality of the fast-evolving cannabis economy. He doesn’t see the basic contradictions within the Master Plan, and everybody except Government is paying the price.