Is Hemp Legal in Namibia?
May 29, 2026
Hemp is illegal in Namibia. No licensing framework exists. Act 41 of 1971 treats all Cannabis sativa biomass as a controlled substance.
Hemp is illegal in Namibia. No licensing framework exists. Act 41 of 1971 treats all Cannabis sativa biomass as a controlled substance.
Industrial hemp is not authorised in Namibia. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has no licensing framework for Cannabis sativa L., and Act 41 of 1971 captures all cannabis biomass regardless of THC content.
Hemp policy discussion has surfaced in the National Assembly, partly in response to regional licensing in Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. As of 2026 no enabling regulations exist. The Namibia Agronomic Board regulates field crops; no equivalent body has been designated for hemp.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform; NMRC
Prohibited
Abuse of Dependence-Producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centres Act 41 of 1971
Hemp import and export are prohibited. NamRA customs apply controlled-substance rules to all Cannabis sativa material. No commercial hemp trade is permitted.
