Also known as: Gerhard van der Merwe · Erna Lorraine van der Merwe · Advocate Erna Lorraine van der Merwe · Carly Van Der Merwe · Leia-Mae van der Merwe · Abe van der Merwe
Leia-Mae van der Merwe — teenage dressage rider who won the 2025 junior national championship and competed at 2026 Namibian Dressage Championships.
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September 2026
The Namibian
Teenager Van der Merwesecureddressage title against Hoffmeister, Späth, and Alison
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“Teenager Van der Merwe and her steed F.H.M. presented themselves in excellent form over the whole weekend, scoring high marks in floodlight freestyle, third level and FEI dressage tests, to secure the title against well-known dressage queens like Carolin Hoffmeister, Svenja Späth and Kate Alison.”
Andre van der Merwesaysthe second row offers more than enough headroom and legroom
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“The Destinator's interior space makes it stand out, especially for taller occupants, as Van der Merwe says the second row offers more than enough headroom and legroom.”
Andre van der Merwesaysthe cosmetic changes won't affect the legendary drivetrain
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“These are purely cosmetic changes, says Andre van der Merwe from Mitsubishi Namibia. "Nothing has changed that will affect the already legendary drivetrain."”
Van der Merwesaysa high-power bi-turbo bakkie is coming soon
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“A surprise is on the horizon, Van der Merwe says. While he did not provide details, he says it will be a high-power bakkie with a bi-turbo four-cylinder engine capable of challenging much larger engines.”
Van der Merweis accused of allegedly defraudingSouth African aircraft operator Nico Köhne
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“The case dates back to an alleged incident in April 2018, in which Van der Merwe is accused of allegedly defrauding South African aircraft operator Nico Köhne by falsely claiming to lawfully represent the deregistered Bush Birds and entering into an aircraft lease agreement with him.”
Andre van der Merweissales manager at Mitsubishi Namibia
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“Andre van der Merwe, sales manager at Mitsubishi Namibia, says the long-awaited single cab was welcomed with open arms and lots of interest though it has not officially been launched yet.”
Andre van der Merwesaysthe long-awaited single cab was welcomed with open arms and lots of interest
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“Andre van der Merwe, sales manager at Mitsubishi Namibia, says the long-awaited single cab was welcomed with open arms and lots of interest though it has not officially been launched yet.”
Andre van der Merweplayedthe role of Nazeem in South African series
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“The actor says playing the role of the conniving and crooked Nazeem in the South African series takes effort, especially in terms of shedding the character once he gets off set.”
Dressage riders gather in Okahandja from Thursday for the 2026 FEI Dressage World Challenge, 7 Nations Challenge, and 2026 Namibian Dressage Championships. Notable competitors include 2025 Namibian champion Svenja Späth and junior champion Leia-Mae van der Merwe, who aim to retain their titles.
Dressage riders gather in Okahandja from Thursday for the 2026 FEI Dressage World Challenge, 7 Nations Challenge, and 2026 Namibian Dressage Championships. Notable competitors include 2025 Namibian champion Svenja Späth and junior champion Leia-Mae van der Merwe, who aim to retain their titles.
Namibia's senior women's inline hockey team opened the World Championships in Paraguay with victories against the United States, Chile, Mexico and Brazil, including a dramatic 3-2 win over the top-ranked USA in extra time.
Teenager Leia-Mae van der Merwe won the dressage title at the Reitclub Okahandja Annual event, while Michelle Künzle took honours in show jumping. Van der Merwe also won the junior category of the Grace McGregor Dressage Challenge and is set to compete at the Namibian Dressage Championships and FEI Dressage World Challenge in October 2026.
Home Affairs has introduced a new employment permit for investors and business owners valid for up to five years at the same N$2,600 cost as the previous two-year permit, effective September.
FNB Namibia and RMB Namibia have launched 'Beyond the Barrel', an educational series designed to help Namibians understand the country's evolving energy sector and its broader economic opportunities, covering offshore oil and gas exploration and wider value-chain opportunities.
The Mitsubishi Destinator, a seven-seater compact crossover SUV, has arrived at Mitsubishi Namibia's showroom. The vehicle combines MPV and SUV features, offering interior space, luxury features including 18-inch alloy wheels and a Yamaha sound system, multiple drive modes for different road conditions, and advanced safety technology including Active Yaw Control.
Mitsubishi Namibia has introduced special edition Triton models with cosmetic enhancements including a chrome delete kit and bespoke canopy, maintaining the same GLS specifications and drivetrain while offering a more understated appearance.