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Heather Erdmann

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Windhoek street vendors evicted, left without trading alternative

The News

Street vendors operating at Windhoek's Shoprite supermarket and taxi rank have been forcibly evicted by City Police following warnings to vacate the area. The vendors, who claim to hold valid permits and have paid the municipality, say they have no alternative legal trading spaces and face an uncertain future as they struggle to provide for their families.

26 February 2026 · New Era

Thursday 26 February

  1. Windhoek street vendors evicted, left without trading alternative

    Street vendors operating at Windhoek's Shoprite supermarket and taxi rank have been forcibly evicted by City Police following warnings to vacate the area. The vendors, who claim to hold valid permits and have paid the municipality, say they have no alternative legal trading spaces and face an uncertain future as they struggle to provide for their families.

    26 February 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Police seek public help finding Rundu serial rape suspect

    Namibian Police in Rundu are appealing for public assistance in locating a masked man suspected of raping eight women in separate incidents across the town. Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu reported that the latest attack occurred on Friday in Kehemu, where the suspect allegedly entered a woman's home, threatened her with a knife, and raped her.

    25 February 2026 · New Era

Saturday 14 February

  1. Rehoboth holds cancer awareness walk for young patients

    The Big Walk for Young Warriors, a 5km childhood cancer awareness walk, took place in Rehoboth today, organised by the Rehoboth Lions Club in partnership with the Cancer Association of Namibia and CHICA to show support for young cancer patients.

    14 February 2026 · New Era

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