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Landraces Under Pressure From Commercial Strains, Govt Intervention Critical
Mpondoland cannabis activist and entrepreneur Philasande Mahlakata says South Africa’s indigenous landraces are languishing in a low price bracket and face a bleak future unless Government intervenes with purpose. Despite assurances they are a key part of the National Cannabis Master Plan, the reality on the ground is that a legacy resources are being neglected.
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Botswana Parliament Adopts Bill to Legalize Industrial and Medical Cannabis
Botswana’s shift towards opening up a cannabis economy took a major step forward when MP’s passed the long-awaited Cannabis Bill. Although full adult-use remains prohibited, offenders caught with small amounts won’t face jail time. Cannabis activists have welcomed the legalization of cannabis for medical and industrial use but say the Bill does not go far enough in decriminalizing the plant.
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‘There is an Appetite for Unity’: SACCA’s Initiative Gets Significant Early Uptake
The initiative launched three weeks ago by the South African Cannabis Cub Alliance for private clubs to work together to lobby for legislative inclusion, has resonated through the community. Already 19 major club groupings and service providers have pledged their support for SACCA, which has created an online platform as a campaign hub.
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US Cannabis Industry Should Get Over its ‘Addiction’ to THC
etail cannabis sales in the States are driven by THC content in cannabis – a dollar more for every higher percentage point, according to some. But THC percentages can vary wildly leading to misleading labelling and consumer scepticism, and the question is being asked: is there a commercial measurement metric for cannabis other than THC.
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7 Tips for Starting a Successful Cannabis Business
It’s now just a matter of time before a commercial framework for trading in cannabis and related products becomes legal in South Africa. Already thousands of new cannabis businesses have opened their doors in anticipation of a change of law. Regulations and legality aside, here are seven tips from across the Atlantic on how to set up a successful cannabis operation.
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Mpondoland Journey: From Village Kid to Village Divah Organics
Philasande Mahlakata (pictured here) is the face of Village Divah Organics, a household name in oil-infused cosmetics and health products in the Eastern Cape. But where does the name come from and what’s her story?
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Northern Namibian Cannabis Dealing Accused Remanded in Custody
The four men arrested after last month’s major cannabis bust in Northern Namibia will remain behind bars while further investigations continue. Police say the haul (pictured above) in the Hochfield area was one of the biggest seizures in the country’s history.
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SSETA Dispensary Training Programme for Professionals Revealed as a Scam!
South Africa’s fledgling cannabis industry is beset with increasingly sophisticated scams, the latest being an ‘announcement by SSETA, a state funded entity, that it is launching a training and certification for cannabis dispensary professionals. Sadly, this is not the case, and it’s yet another group of con artists on stage in the theatre of the absurd in the ongoing drama of cannabis reform.
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Dr Glenda Gray Appointed to SAHPRA as Member of New Board Headed by Dr Thapelo Motshudi
The Minister of Health has appointed a new board for the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority with Dr Thapelo Motshudi becoming the new chair and Dr Glenda Gray (both pictured here) as his vice. CEO Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela remains in her position.
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DSBD Partners With CSIR to Assist Small Businesses in Cannabis Product Development, Seeks Expert Help
The Department of Small Business Development and the CSIR have partnered to pilot projects for small SME’s to produce medicinal cannabis and hemp for commercialisation. They are looking for an expert to pull together three years of research on beneficiation into an action programme.
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