Windhoek intensifies removal of i...

Windhoek intensifies removal of illegal street vendors

Desert FM 95.3 by Desert FM 95.3
Feb 13, 2026
12:44

Episode notes

The City of Windhoek has stepped up operations to remove street vendors trading in undesignated high-traffic areas, saying the move is aimed at improving order, safety and cleanliness in the capital.

Speaking to Desert FM, spokesperson Lydia Amutenya addressed concerns about the impact on informal traders who rely on these spaces for their livelihoods.