Home Africa Namibia: Police raise alarm over vape, alcohol sales to minors – More...

Namibia: Police raise alarm over vape, alcohol sales to minors – More Top Stories 1

Namibia: Police raise alarm over vape, alcohol sales to minors – More Top Stories 1

Africa Links 24 with Namibia Press Agency
Published on 2025-10-05 13:36:17

The Namibian Police has raised concerns over the growing sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes) and alcohol to minors, citing legal loopholes that hinder enforcement efforts.

In a recent interview police inspector general Joseph Shikongo saod the Tobacco Products Control Act (Act 1 of 2010) does not currently regulate emerging nicotine products such as vapes, noting that this gap in legislation has made it difficult for law enforcement to take action against vendors targeting underage…

Read the Full article on The Namibian

Previous articleNigeria: VIDEO: What’s next for us after BBNaija S10 show — Housemates
Next articleKenya: Ruto, MPs in Talks to Create New Fund for Infrastructure Expansion