Botswana’s Key Development Challenges Are Landrace and Local Ownership of Cannabis Value Chain
Botswana’s ‘been in the news headlines lately with the release of its inaugural license fees and the Last Mile’ Conference in Gaborone last week to chart a way forward in creating a legal medical cannabis industry. SACHIDA’s Cian McLelland was a keynote speaker at the conference at which the importance of landrace was highlighted.
H3 Legal Solutions: Lack of Clear Enforcement Guidelines in Cannabis Act Regulations:
The draft regulations of the Cannabis Act are problematic because they do not differentiate between high THC cannabis and hemp, police guidelines remain unclear and the evidence base behind them is questionable.
SACHIDA: Draft Regulations Will Remove THC From Drugs Act, But There Are Issues with Definitions
SACHIDA has welcomed the publication of the draft Cannabis Act regulations saying cannabis is on the brink of being removed from the Drugs Act. But it says it will take up issues of definition and possession limits in its submission to the Justice Department.
Driving with Cannabis? Only 750 gms Per Person in the Car, and Please Keep it Right Out of Sight
The draft regulations for the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act lay out strict guidelines for transporting cannabis intended for private consumption. An adult may transport 750 grams of cannabis under certain conditions without fear of the law, but no fiddling with flower in the open.
Namibian Reform Setback as Court Rejects Constitutional Argument in Cannabis Case.
While the Namibian government contemplates easing the country’s prohibitive cannabis laws, a Windhoek High Court judge has added a twist to the tail. Deputy Judge President Hannelie Prinsloo has rejected an application asking her to declare the law criminalising possession as unconstitutional.