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Namaste Technologies Inc. ("Namaste" or the "Company") (CSE:N)(CSE:N.CN)(FRANKFURT:M5BQ)(OTCMKTS:NXTTF) is pleased to announce that Cannmart Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary, has been approved by Health Canada for a Medical Device Establishment Licence ("MDEL"). The MDEL will allow Namaste to import and distribute vaporizers which are approved by Health Canada as Medical Devices.

The MDEL Licence approval represents a strategic milestone for Namaste. The Company will import and distribute Health Canada approved vaporizers classified as Medical Devices in Canada. The licence will provide further value in the future as new manufacturers begin to produce medical grade vaporizer and cannabis devices. This approval positions Namaste as a preferred distributor for medical grade vaporizers across the country.

About Health Canada Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL)

A Medical Device Establishment Licence is separate from a Medical Device Licence and is issued for the purpose of importing and selling medical devices for human use in Canada. The MDEL is issued by the Inspectorate based on an establishment certifying that they meet certain requirements and are then inspected for compliance.

Management Commentary

Mr. Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste Technologies comments: "We are very excited about this opportunity. There are several products well known in the industry to be the best-performing vaporizers on the market. The MDEL approval adds additional value to Namaste in the future for distribution of other medical devices that align with our strategy."

About Namaste Technologies Inc.

Namaste Technologies Inc. is an emerging leader in vaporizer and accessories space. Namaste has 26 ecommerce retail stores in 20 countries, offers the largest range of brand name vaporizers products on the market and is actively manufacturing and launching multiple unique proprietary products for retail and wholesale distribution. The Company is currently focused on expanding its product offering, acquisitions and strategic partnerships, and entering new markets globally.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Sean Dollinger, Chief Executive Officer

Further information on the Company and its products can be accessed through the links below:

www.namastetechnologies.com

www.namastevaporizers.com

www.namastevaporizers.co.uk

www.vaporseller.com

www.everyonedoesit.com

www.everyonedoesit.co.uk

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