AttributeError: type object 'apsw.Connection' has no attribute 'enableloadextension'

I have installed Python 2.7.9 on Mac OS X Yosemite with Homebrew and I have also installed apsw 3.8.8.2-r1 via the bundled pip.

However, even though the apsw module is found, I cannot seem to be able to run my application, as if fails with the above AttributeError.

I am new to OS X, but not new to Python development. I have no idea what could be wrong. Any help appreciated.

Thanks.