Windhoek:The City of Windhoek has announced the temporary closure of the China Town Informal Trading Site for approximately four weeks starting from 16 November 2026. This closure is to facilitate levelling and upgrading works, with vendors being relocated to Bonsmara Market during this period.

According to Namibia Press Agency , the municipality issued a notice on Tuesday stating that the site, located on Erf 7002 at the corner of Dortmund and Newcastle streets, will be closed as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the trading environment.

During the upgrade, vendors will operate from Bonsmara Market on Erf 8219 along Bonsmara Street. The municipality emphasized that trading will not be allowed on surrounding streets, pavements, road reserves, or other public spaces in and around China Town during the construction period.

The restrictions are deemed necessary to ensure public safety, prevent obstruction, and facilitate the efficient completion of the upgrading works. Once construction is finished, vendors will be notified to return to Erf 7002 and resume trading in the designated area.

The municipality expressed gratitude to vendors and the public for their patience, cooperation, and understanding throughout the process, assuring that further updates will be communicated through appropriate channels.