China Town trading site to close for upgrades
The City of Windhoek will temporarily close the China Town Informal Trading Site from 16 November 2026 to allow for levelling and upgrading works expected to last approximately four weeks. The site, located at Erf 7002 on the corner of Dortmund and Newcastle Streets, will be closed to traders, customers and members of the public during the improvement period.
According to a public notice issued by the municipality on 9 November, all vendors currently operating at the site will be temporarily relocated to Bonsmara Market at Erf 8219, Bonsmara Street, for the duration of the works.
The municipality said trading would not be permitted on surrounding streets, pavements, road reserves or other public spaces in and around the China Town area during the construction period. It said the restrictions were necessary to ensure public safety, prevent obstruction and allow the upgrading works to be completed efficiently.
Once the work has been completed, affected vendors will be notified to return to Erf 7002 and resume trading in the designated area.
The City of Windhoek said the improvements form part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the trading environment at the site. The municipality has appealed for patience, cooperation and understanding from vendors and members of the public during the temporary closure, adding that further updates would be communicated through the appropriate channels.
