Botswana Stakeholder Conference Planned: ‘Cannabis Policy Not Just Up to Govt Alone’
The private sector must get in on the ground to help shape Botswana’s cannabis and hemp policies. This is the view of IETD director Charity Kennedy (pictured here) who is organizaing a stakeholder conference at the end of August 2025 to help shape Government policy.
Botswana Activists Launch New Advocacy Group to Decriminalize Cannabis and Ensure Govt Policy Benefits the People
CAB head Peo Seed (pictured here) says cannabis legalization should not just be about job creation but entrepreneurial development and technological innovation. CAB wants cannabis decriminalized and to reshape the nation’s approach to the plant as one that could bring prosperity to the people
Namibia May Be Easing Prohibitionist Stance as Government Calls for Public Input on Cannabis Laws
Namibian cannabis stakeholders have until Friday 13 June 2025 to have their say on cannabis reform. The Namibian government has invited public comment on current cannabis legislation, and its new-found openness to engagement could result in an easing of its prohibitionist laws.
Joint Submission by Namibia’s Main Cannabis Organizations to the Ministry of Justice
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
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
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,
Windhoek Police Clamp Down on Cannabis Users as Namibian Government Calls for Suggested Changes to the Law
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.
Ghana on the Go! Hemp Licensing Applications to Open Soon!
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.
White River Flying Squad Officers Bust for Allegedly Escorting Multi-Million Rand Cannabis Haul
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!
Namibian Chiefs: Legalization ‘Will Bring Madness to the People’
Former Namibian Justice Minister and Ongandjera Traditional Authority spokesperson, Sakeus Shangula (pictured here), says cannabis legalization runs against the grain of the country’s commitment to prevent substance abuse. He says there is increased alcohol and tobacco consumption amongst Namibia’s youth and any form of legalization will make matters worse.