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Three SAPS Officers Charged for Dagga Dealing After N4 ‘Convoy Bust’
13 June 2025 at 08:45:00
Three officers from the White River Flying Squad have appeared in the Volksrust District Court to face ‘dagga dealing’ charges and have been remanded in custody. This follows their arrest on Wednesday for allegedly providing safe escort to a Toyotal Corolla packed to the brim with illicit cannabis.
Joint Submission by Namibia's Main Cannabis Organizations to the Ministry of Justice
13 June 2025 at 07:45:00
This is the joint submission to the Namibian Government by the Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN), Cannabis and Hemp Association of Namibia (CHAN), Medical Marijuana Association of Namibia (MMAN) and Rasta United Front (RUF) of Namibia ahead of today's deadline for public comment on cannabis laws. They specifically criticize the Abuse of Dependence-Producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centres Act 41 of 1971 (RSA), also known as “the Impugned Act”) and the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 (“the Medicines Act”).
Namibian Justice Officials Attend Colorado Conference on International Cannabis Regulations
13 June 2025 at 07:00:00
Namibia may be in for a complete overhaul of its cannabis laws in the strongest indications yet from the Government of a change in its prohibitionist attitude. It has called for public input on current legislation and proposals on the way forward, and senior Justice Department officials this month attended the Cannabis Regulators Association meeting in Denver, Colarado.
Namibia: Friday the 13th is Deadline for Public Input on Cannabis Laws
11 June 2025 at 19:30:00
The Namibian government has indicated a willingness to revisit the country’s prohibitionist cannabis laws following months of stakeholder pressure. The four manor Namibian advocacy groups have submitted their proposals and other interested parties, who haven’t yet done so, have until close of business, 13 June 2025, to have their say,
PotAround’s Green Lady Takes Cannabis Marketing into the Extremely Fast Lane
11 June 2025 at 18:15:00
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White River Flying Squad Officers Bust for Allegedly Escorting Multi-Million Rand Cannabis Haul
11 June 2025 at 16:30:00
SAPS collusion with the cannabis underworld came into sharp focus at 3 pm on a blisteringly cold day on the N4 highway in Mpumulanga when three policemen – in full uniform, on duty, and in a marked car - were pulled over by fellow officers for escorting a vehicle loaded with illicit cannabis!
Windhoek Police Clamp Down on Cannabis Users as Namibian Government Calls for Suggested Changes to the Law
10 June 2025 at 11:30:00
The campaign for cannabis legalization in Namibia has ramped up significantly this year, while at the same time police harassment of cannabis users has turned into a human rights issue. This week police arrested six people were arrested in Windhoek for possession, while the Government received submissions on cannabis law reform.
Going Green? Trademark Experts Warn of Branding Risks
10 June 2025 at 08:30:00
Registering trademarks that rely on the word ‘Green’ are high risk because their general descriptive nature. Specialist trademark law firm Adams and Adams suggests that cannabis businesses – and others – should consider suggestive rather than descriptive terms in registering a brand.
Ghana on the Go! Hemp Licensing Applications to Open Soon!
7 June 2025 at 12:30:00
Ghana is to open up its industrial cannabis licensing process soon. An estimated 600 farmers from across the West African country are hoping to 'get in on the ground', and are anxiously waiting to find out how much licenses will cost and other T's and C's.
SAHRC: Lack of Cannabis Arrest Guidelines Only Encourages SAPS to Victimize Rastas
7 June 2025 at 11:30:00
The South African Human Rights Commission is to step up its campaign to support the Rastafarian community in the face of ongoing police persecution. It says the systematic victimization of Rastas around the country is a continuing constitutional violation of their human rights.
History in the Making: South Africa and Lesotho To Set Up Cross-Border Cannabis Trade Agreement
6 June 2025 at 10:45:00
South Africa and Lesotho have taken the first concrete steps to establishing a cannabis ‘SADEC’ with trade representatives agreeing to establish a common regulatory framework. The two countries intend to standardize their cannabis guidelines and seek ways to leverage this trade agreement to take advantage of international markets.
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Three SAPS Officers Charged for Dagga Dealing After N4 ‘Convoy Bust’
Three officers from the White River Flying Squad have appeared in the Volksrust District Court to face ‘dagga dealing’ charges and have been remanded in custody. This follows their arrest on Wednesday for allegedly providing safe escort to a Toyotal Corolla packed to the brim with illicit cannabis.