Namibia’s Prohibitionist Cannabis Laws Come Under Constitutional Scrutiny in the Windhoek High Court
Namibia’s legalization debate has come before the Windhoek High Court which has been called on to decide whether the ban on cannabis is consititutional. An application has been brought by the Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN) following months of intense campaigning against prohibition by the country’s cannabis activists.
Namibia High Court Ruling on Constitutionality of Cannabis Prohibition Set for 12 August 2025
The State has asked for more time to adjust its case in opposition to the legal challenge by cannabis activists to have Namibia’s prohibitionist laws to be overturned. A ruling on the matter has been postponed for over five weeks, prompting an accusation that the State is using delaying tactics to wear down the plaintiffs.
Agriculture Dept Hosts Zambia’s ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ for Cannabis Knowledge Exchange
It’s been six years since Zambia legalized cannabis for export but the country has struggled to get the sector off the ground. It’s now handed the matter over to the army and senior officers were recently in South Africa on a cannabis reconnaissance mission.
Malawi Gold brand to be Unveiled at Blantyre Trade Fair This Weekend
Malawi’s Cannabis Regulatory Authority is showcasing the country’s cannabis industry at this weekend’s Trade Fair in Blantyre. It’s invited stakeholders to its exhibition at the fair which will unveil the CBD version of Malawi Gold.
Africa’s Cannabis Hopes Remain Stuck in the Shadows of Stigma
Cannabis on the African continent is generally viewed as dangerous. This has made it all the more difficult for those countries that have embarked on cannabis reform as there is deep anti-cannabis sentiment amongst both officialdom and the citizenry. Cannabiz Africa’s Africa Editor, John Makoni reflects how this stigmatization has not helped the marginalized and rural poor who should be the main beneficiaries of legalization.
Namibian Survey Finds Significant Support for Legalization, Especially in the North
Namibia’s Government has long maintained that the ban on cannabis reflects the will of the people, but a recent Afrobarometer survey shows the opposite is true – Nambians broadly support full-adult use legalization, especially in Caprivi and the north.
Namibia: Delays in Landmark Windhoek High Court Case on Cannabis Prohibition
Legal authorities in Namibia are grappling with how to deal with the High Court action challenging the country’s prohibitionist cannabis laws. The matter was to have been heard last week, but was delayed because the case was not yet ‘ripe for court’.
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.
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.
Zambia Persecutes Legacy Cannabis Growers Instead of Adapting its Legalization Law to Their Needs
Cannabis production is technically legal in Zambia but the prohibitive licensing regime makes legalization an expensive exercise for traditional growers. A recent clampdown by authorities has sparked fresh calls for a new approach to mainstreaming farmers with Zambia’s Harm Reduction Network calling for authorities to bridge the gap between law enforcement and economic opportunity.