H3’s Charl Botha: DTIC’s Commercialization Plan Forgot About the People Who Are Meant to Make it Happen
Government wants South Africa’s cannabis and hemp industry to grow by 10% a year from a R14bn base. That’s wonderful, writes Charl Botha of H3 Solutions, stakeholders have been waiting for years for a commercialization plan with figures. It’s just that now, um, how do we join up?
Rodney Africa & Webber Wentzel Team: Prepare for Increased Legal Risk in the Space Between Visibility and Legality
The opportunities are enormous, but the sharp smell of risk is in the air as South Africa’s burgeoning cannabis industry navigates the regulatory vacuum towards legalization. Legal firm Webber Wentzel says to manage the risk, operators should clearly identify their pathways to market and invest in the legal architecture to get there.
SA Hemp Sector Should Follow These 5 Priority Pathways to Unlock R40 Billion in Value
Zegeta Consulting has identified five priority pathways South Africa’s industrial cannabis sector should focus on if it is to realise its R40 billion potential. The three ‘lowest-hanging fruit’ for creating demand for hemp products are to unlock the development of the food and beverage, personal care and pulp and paper sectors
Budtenders Brief: These Are the Sativa Strains for Energy, Focus, Creativity and Mood Upliftment
It’s more accurate these days to talk about sativa-leaning or indica-leaning strains given the market dominance of hybrids. Although C sativa strains are generally associated with mind stimulation as opposed to body relaxation, it’s obviously more nuanced than that. This is essential reading for all Budtenders.
Nigeria: Arrest of 101 Year-Old Granny on Cannabis Dealing Charges Goes Viral
The arrest in Nigeria of a 101 year-old great grandmother for dealing in cannabis has gone viral on social media. Esther Ogunmabo has been released on bail and is to receive ‘counselling’ while authorities ponder on an appropriate criminal sanction.