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Andre van der Merwe

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.

2022-04-062026-10-12

What’s been said

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Teenager Van der Merwe secured dressage title against Hoffmeister, Späth, and Alison

    Source

    “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.”

    Van der Merwe and Kuenzle take top honours in dressage and show jumping
  3. The Namibian

    Gerhard van der Merwe is a property development specialist

    Source

    “Gerhard van der Merwe is a property development specialist.”

    Five Years to Build, Not Two
  4. May 2026
  5. The Namibian

    Andre van der Merwe says the second row offers more than enough headroom and legroom

    Source

    “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.”

    All roads lead to the Destinator
  6. March 2026
  7. The Namibian

    Andre van der Merwe says the cosmetic changes won't affect the legendary drivetrain

    Source

    “These are purely cosmetic changes, says Andre van der Merwe from Mitsubishi Namibia. "Nothing has changed that will affect the already legendary drivetrain."”

    Mitsubishi Triton gets cosmetic facelift
  8. The Namibian

    Van der Merwe says a high-power bi-turbo bakkie is coming soon

    Source

    “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.”

    Mitsubishi Triton gets cosmetic facelift
  9. June 2025
  10. The Namibian

    Outlander Sport sales manager Andre van der Merwe said the car embodies Mitsubishi's slogan 'Drive Your Ambition'

    Source

    “Outlander Sport sales manager Andre van der Merwe says the car truly embodies Mitsubishi's slogan 'Drive Your Ambition'.”

    Outlandishly practical: Mitsubishi’s sporty comeback
  11. July 2023
  12. The Namibian

    Van der Merwe is accused of allegedly defrauding South African aircraft operator Nico Köhne

    Source

    “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.”

    Aviation fraud case postponed again
  13. August 2022
  14. The Namibian

    Andre van der Merwe is sales manager at Mitsubishi Namibia

    Source

    “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.”

    Back by popular demand
  15. The Namibian

    Andre van der Merwe says the long-awaited single cab was welcomed with open arms and lots of interest

    Source

    “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.”

    Back by popular demand
  16. July 2022
  17. The Namibian

    Andre van der Merwe played the role of Nazeem in South African series

    Source

    “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.”

    SA Actors Blown Away By Namibian Hospitality

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Dressage riders compete in Okahandja championships and FEI challenge

    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.

    7 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia women's inline hockey team wins first four matches

    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.

    7 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Van der Merwe and Künzle win Reitclub Okahandja dressage, show jumping

    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.

    16 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Employment permit extended to five years, price unchanged

    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.

    16 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 3 September

  1. FNB and RMB launch education series on Namibia's energy sector

    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.

    3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 11 July

  1. Parliament backs Eiseb as Anti-Corruption Commission director general

    Members of the National Assembly unanimously endorsed President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's nomination of Bryan Eiseb as the next director general of the Anti-Corruption Commission, with MPs across party lines calling for stronger action against corruption and urging the commission to pursue cases without fear or favor.

    11 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Mitsubishi Destinator seven-seater arrives in Namibia

    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.

    13 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Mitsubishi Triton special editions offer cosmetic upgrades

    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.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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