Eswatini Moves to Revise Law to Legalize Medical Cannabis

Eswatini is joining many of its African neighbors in legalizing cannabis for medical purposes, revising a colonial drug law dating back a century.

Eswatini’s government, led by King Mswati III, has introduced legislation that would legalize cannabis, joining other African nations that now encourage the development for medical purposes.

Government spokesperson Alpheous Nxumalo believes that legalizing cannabis will help limit the black market, increase tax revenue and empower Eswatini farmers.

US based company profile solutions is the only authorized cannabis grower in the small Southern African country.

Eswatini is working toward changing provisions of a 1922 statute enacted by the British, who ruled the nation formerly known as Swaziland from 1903 until 1968.

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Dr. Thys Louren is an occupational medical practitioner from South Africa who works for Occupational Health Eswatini.

He argues that legalizing cannabis could have major benefits for health care, society and the economy, His position aligns with the Eswatini government’s on the issue.

I stand here urging for the transformative change of Eswatini’s health care landscape toward a healthier and more sustainable Eswatini.

It is not just a medical decision but a holistic solution for our patients, community and economy.

E. Nathi Dlamini from Business Eswatini sees medical cannabis as an avenue Eswatini can use to capitalize on the global cannabis market to create jobs and spur economic growth — encouraged by the government’s support for the industry.

Many countries are well ahead in this regard in terms of developing industries to support investment, create jobs which by the way, we desperately need.

As Business Eswatini, we are very thankful that from the highest authority of the land now, we are beginning to be one-minded on this.