A curated directory of licensed and notable cannabis, hemp and medicinal cannabis cultivators operating across Africa. Listings focus on companies with cultivation activities (flower, biomass or extracts) and are intended for educational and business-networking purposes. Always verify current licensing status with the relevant national authority.
South Africa
SafriCanna
One of the largest medicinal cannabis producers on the African continent. Holds GACP and EU-GMP certifications and focuses on pharmaceutical-grade flower for export markets.
MedCan
Fully indoor GACP and GMP-certified cultivator. First South African company to commercially export high-THC flower (including to the UK). Specialises in consistent pharmaceutical-grade flower.
BioCann
SAHPRA-licensed facility with GMP, GACP and CUMCS certifications. Produces and exports premium medical cannabis material to licensed pharmaceutical partners.
Rascal Medicinal Cannabis
SAHPRA GMP-licensed cultivator with strong background in controlled-environment agriculture. Uses aeroponics and tissue culture; supplies high-THC flower for export and premium clones to other licensed growers.
AfriCann / Labat Africa
South African cannabis group with interests in cultivation, processing and distribution for medical and wellness markets.
The Harvest Group
Focuses on organically grown cannabis for health, wellness, beauty, oils and related products. Offers bulk supply and emphasises sustainable practices.
Lesotho
MG Health
One of the earliest licensed medical cannabis producers in Africa. Operates cultivation and manufacturing facilities at high altitude under EU-GMP standards. Supplies flower and full-spectrum extracts to international markets.
Hemp Africa (Prosperity Farm)
Licensed medical cannabis cultivation facility that has exported GACP-quality flower to markets including Israel, Portugal and Australia.
Maluti Green Med
GACP cultivation facility producing medical cannabis flower and biomass. Runs both pharmaceutical-grade and organic programmes.
Highlands Investments
Early Lesotho-based cultivator developing large-scale operations aimed at African and international medical cannabis markets.
Other African Countries
MG Adom Limited & Juliopta Limited
Among the first companies granted cannabis cultivation licences by Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC). Authorised for industrial, medicinal and research purposes with THC limited to ≤ 0.3 %.
Ivory Medical & other licensed producers
Zimbabwe has issued multiple medicinal cannabis cultivation licences. Companies such as Ivory Medical operate licensed sites focused on pharmaceutical-grade production and value addition.
Licensed Hemp Cultivators (Malawi)
Malawi’s Cannabis Regulatory Authority has issued numerous licences for industrial hemp cultivation. Multiple companies and cooperatives are authorised for cultivation, processing and storage.
This directory is not exhaustive and is provided for informational purposes only. Licensing status, ownership and operational details can change. Always confirm current licences with the relevant national regulator (e.g. SAHPRA in South Africa, Ministry of Health in Lesotho, NACOC in Ghana, etc.). CBD Africa does not endorse or guarantee any listed company.