Botswana has officially begun discussions on integrating medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp into its economic framework, signaling a potential shift toward diversification beyond diamonds. The conversation, led by the private sector in collaboration with the government, marks the country’s first structured effort to tap into the lucrative global cannabis industry.
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