The Story About
Cannabis in Lesotho
When it comes to quality
We reject the notion that perfection is unattainable
When it comes to top tier flower, it’s all about the details. That’s why we cultivate a multitude of genetically unique cultivars to ensure that we produce top-tier flower while maintaining operational efficiency.
We nurture our crops to receive the individual care they need while maximizing quality and yield – be it environmental preferences, specialized irrigation or fertigation recipes – and each plant is grown in a tailored, stress free environment designed to meet the individual needs of each cultivar.
mission
To lead the sustainable export of medical cannabis from Africa and the production of high-grade ingredients for the pharmaceutical, therapeutical and nutraceutical industries in regulated international markets.
vision
To cultivate and supply some of the most unique range of strains specific to the requirements of our pharmaceutical off-takers and partner with leading global institutions for future research & development purposes.
Capability
By leveraging the unique tech knowledge we acquired in past years, we are now running successful commercial cultivation operations and vertically integrated recognisable brands in a rapidly growing industry.
Our Beginning
We began this life changing journey to establish Medical Cannabis Production in Lesotho in 2019 after receiving all necessary licenses from the Kingdom of Lesotho to practice medical cannabis in the country. Very quickly after we have started to plan our state of the art cultivation and processing facilities according to strict medical standards in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Since day one we started to invest in best practices at every turn to ensure people will have access to the most effective options for feeling and living better, and it starts with the first brick we lay. From there we will constantly research and develop new forms of cannabinoid-based products to improve people’s well-being.
Construction Phase
In less than 24 months, under COVID-19 restrictionists, the company was able to fully plan and execute the construction phase and to make it’s 10k sqm. cultivation facility ready by end of 2021 for Medical Cannabis Production in Lesotho
Here is a short summary of the construction project:
Our Present
Our Journey reached a significant milestone in 2022 when we completed the construction phase and began full operational status with a total of 10,000 sqm of indoor sealed cultivation space with automated greenhouses roofs and 7,000 sqm of state-of-the-art post-harvest and service spaces, – making WeGROW’s facility in Lesotho the pride of African cannabis sector by offering wholesale medical cannabis products globally.
Cultivating
We willfully engage in a quest to be the very best in processing and methodology. Our pursuit of perfection in cultivation is the quest to try the best that nature has to offer – done by those that grow it the best. Read more.
Processing
Consequently, we take upon our shoulders the task of providing unparalleled quality products that are always properly identified, tested, and free of harmful substances. Read more.
Our Future
We see a future where medical cannabis is a globally recognized and accessible source of healing and wellness. With a focus on establishing a strong export presence in Europe, specifically in Germany, Austria and the United Kingdom, we are forging a path towards bridging the gap between the medical cannabis industry and traditional medicine.
Our commitment to producing only the finest medical cannabis products, combined with our innovative and sustainable growing methods, will ensure that patients in these countries have access to the highest quality of medicine available. With a steadfast determination to change the world one step at a time, WeGROW is leading the charge towards a brighter and healthier future for all.
Our Standards
WeGROW was planned and is running in accordance with GMP, CUMCS and GACP Guidelines. The facility uses quality by design methods to guarantee hygienic design, logical process flow, and a fully controlled processing atmosphere. An Environmental Management System (EMS) is in place to keep track of and alert when the facility’s temperature or humidity veers off-spec.
Before being exported to its ultimate destination, our cannabis products are manufactured as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and dried, cured, trimmed, and sized. The management of the processes is transparent and done in accordance with the export target country’s regulatory requirements .
Read more about WeGROW’s quality and standards of production.
Our Leadership
Medical Cannabis Production in Lesotho is booming and we have experienced talents leading development, buildout and execution process across verity of cannabis cultivation verticals to meet the industry challenges.
Nitsan Nadel
Paul Alford
Rika Makamane
Nicola Rack
Dr. Yuval Perlman
Mantsebo Florina
Shlomi Avraham
Jonatan Zussman
Our Values
We strive to standardize operational practices of Medical Cannabis Production in Lesotho using detailed documentation, in-depth hands-on employee training, and establishment of “best-practice” strategies to ensure a consistent, uniform cultivation model to facilitate the continuous production of quality flower. Each cultivation process is standardized to individual cultivars to ensure every plant is provided the consistent specialized care it needs to succeed.
Quality Management
Each step is carefully monitored by an integrated quality management system to ensure batch consistency, stability & compliance to quality standards.
Environmental Aware
Environmental awareness is built into the ‘WeGROW’ ethos and all by-products of the extraction process are reclaimed and put to use in the cultivation processes.
External Lab Testing
All compliance testing and analysis of ‘WeGROW’ product is conducted by an independent testing facility leading the way in Africa through extensive quality control.
Return on Community
Environmental awareness is built into the ‘WeGROW’ ethos and all by-products of the extraction process are reclaimed and put to use in the cultivation processes.
Why Lesotho became our home
Lesotho has significant environmental and socio-economic advantages for the growing of high quality, contaminant-free medical grade cannabis
Lesotho introduced legislation to legalise the cultivation and use of medical cannabis in 2008 under the Lesotho, Drugs of Abuse Act and one of the first Southern African Countries to do this, spearheading the growth of this fast growing industry in Africa.
The country has a supportive Government; attractive fiscal terms; and good infrastructure: roads, equipment supply, power, telecoms, water, and security. Lesotho’s pristine natural environment is very well suited to growing medical cannabis. It has an abundance of contaminant-free soils, clean water and extensive sunshine year round.
Up to 80% of the 2.2 million-strong population of Lesotho is dependent on subsistence farming, a livelihood that has been made more unstable by frequent and persistent drought.
Commercial cannabis has the potential to change this. “Cannabis is going to set free this country,” says Dr. Emmanuel Letete, an economist in Lesotho’s Ministry of Development Planning. “Although people don’t see it yet.” Where the kingdom’s mountainous geography once meant that it missed out on big agribusiness opportunities, this time its altitude could be the key to its fortune.
Learn more about Cannabis in Lesotho.
Frequently Asked Questions About WeGROW
What is medical cannabis and why WeGROW exports it from Africa?
Medical cannabis refers to cannabis or marijuana that is used for medical purposes, typically to relieve symptoms of certain medical conditions. The export of medical cannabis to global markets is necessary because not all countries have legalized medical cannabis, and those that have often have limited domestic production capabilities. Importing medical cannabis allows patients in these countries to access high quality medical cannabis products that they would not otherwise be able to access.
Which cannabis products WeGROW exports?
WeGROW’s Medical cannabis products that are exported include dried cannabis flower buds, cannabis extracts, and cannabis-based pharmaceutical bulk products. These products are used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy.
Which countries import medical cannabis from WeGROW?
Several countries in Europe import medical cannabis from WeGROW, including Germany, Portugal, and Israel in the middle east. These countries have established import frameworks to allow the import of medical cannabis products that have been authorized by regulatory authorities in each country.
How many people work at WeGROW's operation in Lesotho?
WeGROW is the home to more than 100 families from the surrounding communities in Lesotho.