Kapana drought continues
Open markets in Windhoek and the Erongo Region are being reopened under strict conditions, but no kapana will be sold for now.
MICHELLINE NAWATISES
WINDHOEK
City of Windhoek environmental health practitioner Lion Kahimise says no kapana (barbecued meat) may be sold at reopened formal markets.
“No kapana is allowed to be sold for now, the reason being that we don't want crowds of people to stand in line as that would infringe on the Covid-19 regulations,” he said.
Three of the 11 open markets in Windhoek - Oshetu, Okahandja Park and Soweto - reopened on Wednesday, while the other eight are being scrutinised by municipal health inspectors before being allowed to resume trading.
Markets in the Erongo Region are to follow suit soon.
The markets had been closed since the proclamation of the coronavirus state of emergency last month.
The closure had a devastating effect on food vendors who lost their only source of income.
The authorities have since recognised that a large section of the population depends on informal markets as the main avenue for selling or buying food.
Hygiene is king
The traders at Oshetu market – also known as the Single Quarters - were instructed by the City of Windhoek to start cleaning the market on Tuesday.
By Wednesday renovations were in full swing, with City officials painting social distancing markings on the floors.
City Police chief Abraham Kanime visited the Nangeda Kaduuluma market in Wanaheda on Wednesday and instructed traders to clean up and disinfect their stalls.
“We cannot allow markets to open in this state,” he said, while pointing to a wall covered in dirt. He further told the traders to keep the markets clean after the renovations.
New rules
Informal markets must adhere to the following regulations:
* Traders must wear masks at all times;
* Daily permits must be available;
* Water must be available at all times;
* Traders may be required to alternate daily;
* Only one trader allowed per stall;
* Social distancing must be strictly enforced;
* Street or unauthorised vendors are not allowed to operate;
* Traders in urban areas will be allowed to operate at designated sites only;
* Markets will only be open from 08:00 – 17:00;
*Only specific products are allowed to be sold, such as raw meat and fish, dairy and poultry products, fresh fruit and vegetables, dried fruit, flour and cereal products.
Markets to open:
Oshetu market
Okahandja Park market
Soweto market
Lytta and Twahangana markets (Okuryangava)
Ongehandambala market (Eveline Street)
Tuhandeleni market (Shangai Street)
Nangeda Kaduuluma market (Wanaheda-Caesar Street)
Tukondjeni market (Ondoto Street - Stop 'n Shop)
Windhoek flea market (Wernhil Mall)
Bokamoso entrepreneurial centre (Hans-Dietrich Genscher Street)
WINDHOEK
City of Windhoek environmental health practitioner Lion Kahimise says no kapana (barbecued meat) may be sold at reopened formal markets.
“No kapana is allowed to be sold for now, the reason being that we don't want crowds of people to stand in line as that would infringe on the Covid-19 regulations,” he said.
Three of the 11 open markets in Windhoek - Oshetu, Okahandja Park and Soweto - reopened on Wednesday, while the other eight are being scrutinised by municipal health inspectors before being allowed to resume trading.
Markets in the Erongo Region are to follow suit soon.
The markets had been closed since the proclamation of the coronavirus state of emergency last month.
The closure had a devastating effect on food vendors who lost their only source of income.
The authorities have since recognised that a large section of the population depends on informal markets as the main avenue for selling or buying food.
Hygiene is king
The traders at Oshetu market – also known as the Single Quarters - were instructed by the City of Windhoek to start cleaning the market on Tuesday.
By Wednesday renovations were in full swing, with City officials painting social distancing markings on the floors.
City Police chief Abraham Kanime visited the Nangeda Kaduuluma market in Wanaheda on Wednesday and instructed traders to clean up and disinfect their stalls.
“We cannot allow markets to open in this state,” he said, while pointing to a wall covered in dirt. He further told the traders to keep the markets clean after the renovations.
New rules
Informal markets must adhere to the following regulations:
* Traders must wear masks at all times;
* Daily permits must be available;
* Water must be available at all times;
* Traders may be required to alternate daily;
* Only one trader allowed per stall;
* Social distancing must be strictly enforced;
* Street or unauthorised vendors are not allowed to operate;
* Traders in urban areas will be allowed to operate at designated sites only;
* Markets will only be open from 08:00 – 17:00;
*Only specific products are allowed to be sold, such as raw meat and fish, dairy and poultry products, fresh fruit and vegetables, dried fruit, flour and cereal products.
Markets to open:
Oshetu market
Okahandja Park market
Soweto market
Lytta and Twahangana markets (Okuryangava)
Ongehandambala market (Eveline Street)
Tuhandeleni market (Shangai Street)
Nangeda Kaduuluma market (Wanaheda-Caesar Street)
Tukondjeni market (Ondoto Street - Stop 'n Shop)
Windhoek flea market (Wernhil Mall)
Bokamoso entrepreneurial centre (Hans-Dietrich Genscher Street)
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