Namibia
Is Hemp Legal in Namibia?
Status
Illegal
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
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.
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Namibia
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform; NMRC
Key regulation
Abuse of Dependence-Producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centres Act 41 of 1971
Effective
January 1, 1971
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp import and export are prohibited. NamRA customs apply controlled-substance rules to all Cannabis sativa material. No commercial hemp trade is permitted.
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