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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The Namibian
Andre van der Merwe is sales manager of Mitsubishi Motors Namibia
“It has, in fact, been on the roads since 2011, says Andre van der Merwe, sales manager of Mitsubishi Motors Namibia.”
The ultimate Mitsubishi crossoverThe Namibian
Andre van der Merwe said the 2.4L Mitsubishi innovative valve electronic control technology keeps the car's revolutions optimum
“"The 2.4L Mitsubishi innovative valve electronic control technology keeps the car's revolutions to the optimum to avoid the Pajero getting lazy while driving," says sales manager Andre van der Merwe.”
Pajero Sport turns headsDressage 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →