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.
Cannabis Stops the Twitching and Helps the Sleep in People Suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome
A Spanish study has found that cannabis assists in the treatment of restless leg syndrome. The effective treatment against this condition, in which twitching leg muscles hinder sleep, was a cannabis spray with a ratio of 2,7 mg THC to 2,5 mg CBD
Malawi: Invegrow and Lilongwe Agriculture University Begin ‘Hands On’ Cannabis Training for Students
Lilongwe’s University of Agriculture and Natural Resources has begun investing in cannabis skills and training in partnership with Malawi’s leading cannabis producer, Invegrow. With the backing of the Central Regulatory Authority, students are starting to get ‘hands-on’ education in cannabis cultivation.
‘Ancestral Curse’ Protects Cannabis Growers on Jinack, The Gambia’s ‘Treasure’ Island
Cannabis is strictly outlawed in The Gambia but this has not deterred the growers on Jinack Island who operate under the ‘protection’ of an ancient curse. It appears police have been spooked by the curse, which promises misfortune for any authority figure interfering with the affairs of ‘Treasure Island’.
Botswana’s Legal Cannabis Market One Step Closer with Amendments to Industrial Development Act
Botswana’s is to change its industrial development laws to ensure there is regulatory alignment in establishing a legal cannabis market. Amendments to the Industrial Development Act have been passed by Parliament to prevent cannabis from falling under overlapping procedures.
Presidency Confirms it Will Be Represented at the National Cannabis Dialogue
The Presidency has confirmed that it will send a representative to next week’s National Cannabis Dialogue in Kempton Park. Summit spokesperson Thabo Makwela says there are three desired outcomes from summit: clear up the uncertainties in the industry, consolidate achievements, and come up with a clear programme going forward.