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Friday, 21 August 2026

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Bryan Eiseb

Also known as: Mr Bryan Eiseb · Dr Bryan Eiseb · Dr. Bryan Eiseb

Bryan Eiseb — director general of Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission, nominated June 2026 and unanimously approved by Parliament in July to succeed Paulus Noa.

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What’s been said

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February 2026
16 FebInformanté
Bryan Eiseb said FATF accepted Namibia has substantially completed its action plan for on-site assessment
Source
“"During its Plenary meeting, the FATF accepted and made the initial determination that Namibia has substantially completed its action plan that contained the 13 strategic deficiencies, and the country warrants an on-site assessment to verify the implementation of AML/CFT reforms," Eiseb said.”
Namibia completes reforms highlighted under money laundering, tourism funding review
16 FebInformanté
Bryan Eiseb concluded Namibia remediated all 13 deficiencies before May 2026 deadline
Source
“"Demonstrating the law enforcement agencies' capabilities to effectively investigate and prosecute ML/TF cases, Namibia has now remediated all 13 strategic deficiencies ahead of the May 2026 deadline, and the country will now be subjected to an onsite assessment by the Africa Joint Group (the Joint Group) as recommended by the FATF," Eiseb concluded.”
Namibia completes reforms highlighted under money laundering, tourism funding review
December 2025
16 DecThe Namibian
Bryan Eiseb said the country improved from 5.09 in 2023 to 4.78 in 2025 on Basel Index
Source
“Financial Intelligence Centre director Bryan Eiseb says the country improved from a rating of 5.09 in 2023 to 4.89 in 2024, and now to 4.78 in 2025.”
Namibia ranked 5th in Africa on dealing with money laundering
January 2025
21 JanThe Namibian
Bryan Eiseb served as Namdia's board chairperson from December 2019 to March 2024
Source
“Bryan served as Namdia's board chairperson from December 2019 to March 2024.”
N$1-billion Namdia robbery: Suspects, diamonds, and tragic deaths
August 2024
30 AugThe Namibian
Bryan Eiseb is director of the Financial Intelligence Centre
Source
“says Bryan Eiseb, the director of the Financial Intelligence Centre.”
Namibia makes progress after greylisting
30 AugThe Namibian
Bryan Eiseb stated that Namibia's currency pegged to South African rand, negative greylisting effects on exchange rate minimal
Source
“"Given that Namibia's currency is pegged to the South African rand, the negative effects on the exchange rate associated with the greylisting appears minimal," he says.”
Namibia makes progress after greylisting
5 AugThe Namibian
Bryan Eiseb obtained approval from Iipumbu Shiimi for the vehicle scheme
Source
“The ACC found that former NIP board chairperson Bryan Eiseb obtained approval from Shiimi, he added.”
ACC clears pathology institute executives of criminal intent
October 2023
17 OctThe Namibian
Acting executive director of mines and energy Bryan Eiseb said the ministry approached the African Energy Chamber because of its experience in oil and gas matters
Source
“Acting executive director of mines and energy Bryan Eiseb said the ministry approached the chamber because of its experience in oil and gas matters.”
Geingob attends energy conference despite controversy

Politics

IPC queries legal basis of ACC chief's two-month extension

The News

Opposition politician Imms Nashinge has questioned the legality of outgoing Anti-Corruption Commission Director-General Paulus Noa's reported two-month tenure extension, arguing it bypassed Parliament and may constitute executive overreach. Nashinge says Parliament approved Bryan Eiseb as Noa's replacement and a one-year extension for deputy director general Erna van der Merwe in July 2026, but Noa's additional time was granted during parliamentary recess without parliamentary involvement as required by the Constitution and Anti-Corruption Act.

7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 7 August

IPC queries legal basis of ACC chief's two-month extension
Opposition politician Imms Nashinge has questioned the legality of outgoing Anti-Corruption Commission Director-General Paulus Noa's reported two-month tenure extension, arguing it bypassed Parliament and may constitute executive overreach. Nashinge says Parliament approved Bryan Eiseb as Noa's replacement and a one-year extension for deputy director general Erna van der Merwe in July 2026, but Noa's additional time was granted during parliamentary recess without parliamentary involvement as required by the Constitution and Anti-Corruption Act.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 2 August

Unexplained wealth should signal corruption for investigation
Financial Intelligence Centre director Bryan Eiseb says unexplained wealth should be treated as a warning sign of possible corruption and referred to law-enforcement agencies. Eiseb, nominated to succeed Paulus Noa as director general of Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission, argued that stronger anti-money laundering systems and attention to gaps between legitimate income and accumulated assets are key to preventing corruption and protecting public resources.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →
ACC director pushes lifestyle audits for public officials
Namibia's new Anti-Corruption Commission director general Bryan Eiseb has prioritized unexplained wealth as a key corruption-fighting tool, arguing that lifestyle audits, asset tracking, and unexplained wealth orders could deter corrupt officials by preventing them from enjoying illegal proceeds.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 27 July

Dr. Eiseb urges corruption prevention for better public service delivery
At an African Ombuds Research Centre training, Dr. Bryan Eiseb argued that corruption prevention should be prioritized to improve service delivery, framing corruption as fundamentally a service delivery problem rather than solely a criminal justice issue.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 July

Former ACC director advises successor to resist political pressure
Former Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa has advised his successor, Bryan Eiseb, to uphold the rule of law and resist public and political pressure, cautioning that public opinion should never dictate investigative decisions and warning against entertaining personal, material, or political agendas.
22 July 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 14 July

MPs warn ACC leadership must ensure impartial corruption investigations
Members of Parliament have challenged the incoming Anti-Corruption Commission leadership to demonstrate independence and impartiality, with lawmakers warning that the institution's credibility depends on investigating corruption without fear or favour. Swapo MP Tobie Aupindi criticized the outgoing ACC leadership and alleged the commission had been weaponized to settle political scores and applied investigations selectively.
14 July 2026 · New Era →

Monday 13 July

Parliament approves Eiseb as ACC director general
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah nominated Bryan Eiseb as the new Anti-Corruption Commission director general following a prime ministerial motion; Parliament approved without objection. During the Assembly debate, urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa urged Eiseb to lead the institution "like a wolf and not a donkey," warning against allowing the ACC to be weaponised for political or tribal agendas and stressing the need for independent operation.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Parliament approves ACC chief, warns against selective justice
The National Assembly unanimously approved Bryan Eiseb as director general of the Anti-Corruption Commission while lawmakers across parties warned the institution must pursue corruption without political interference and shed its reputation for allowing politically connected cases to go unpunished.
13 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 11 July

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 →

Friday 10 July

MPs to conduct oversight visits during parliamentary recess
Members of parliament will continue carrying out oversight visits and constituency engagements during the National Assembly recess from 10 July to 1 September, according to National Assembly spokesperson Sacky Kadhikwa, who clarified that the recess should not be interpreted as a break from parliamentary duties. The third session approved Bryan Eiseb's nomination as director general of the Anti-Corruption Commission, while appointments to the Electoral Commission remained unresolved.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Opposition demands access to ECN selection records before vote
The Electoral Commission of Namibia leadership appointments have sparked a constitutional debate over Parliament's oversight powers. Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda demanded postponement of the vote on the President's ECN nominees until lawmakers are provided with recruitment, interview, and selection committee records, arguing MPs cannot exercise informed judgment without them.
10 July 2026 · New Era →
AR supports ACC director general pick, pledges vigilant oversight
Affirmative Repositioning MP Vaino Hangula backed the nomination of Bryan Eiseb as Anti-Corruption Commission director general and the extension of deputy director general Erna van der Merwe, but warned that public confidence in the ACC has eroded over two decades of unmet expectations, particularly following the Fishrot scandal, and pledged his party would subject the institution to close scrutiny.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 July

EU to remove Namibia from financial crime monitoring list by year-end
Following Namibia's removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list in June, the EU has initiated an internal legislative procedure expected to result in Namibia's removal from the EU's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) list by the end of the year, subject to a European Parliament vote. The EU clarified that its financial crime monitoring jurisdiction list does not constitute sanctions or restrictions on trade, investment, or development cooperation.
9 July 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 8 July

EU congratulates Namibia on removal from FATF grey list
The European Union congratulated Namibia on its removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list in June 2026, recognising progress in strengthening the country's financial system. The EU supported Namibia's implementation of the FATF Action Plan through capacity building to over 150 officials across law enforcement and justice institutions.
8 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 3 July

Paulus Noa retires after 20 years as ACC director general
Paulus Noa, who established Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission from scratch in 2006 and served as its director general for 20 years, is stepping down with Bryan Eiseb nominated as his successor. During his tenure, the ACC processed over 7,500 corruption complaints and expanded to include forensic, intelligence, and anti-money laundering divisions.
3 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 25 June

Bryan Eiseb nominated to lead Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has nominated Bryan Eiseb, currently head of the Financial Intelligence Centre, to lead the Anti-Corruption Commission, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare tabling a motion in the National Assembly for parliamentary approval. Eiseb, 55, would succeed Paulus Noa, whose term as director general ends this month.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 23 June

Eiseb nominated as next Anti-Corruption Commission director
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has nominated Financial Intelligence Centre director Bryan Eiseb as the new director general of the Anti-Corruption Commission, to succeed Paulus Noa whose term ends this month. If approved by parliament, Eiseb will serve a five-year term.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
PM seeks parliamentary approval for ACC director general appointment
Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare has given notice that he will ask the National Assembly to approve the presidential appointment of Bryan Eiseb as Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission for a five-year term, and the one-year extension of Advocate Erna van der Merwe's tenure. Eiseb currently serves as Director of the Financial Intelligence Centre at the Bank of Namibia.
23 June 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 17 February

Namibia completes AML/CFT reforms to exit FATF greylist
Namibia has met all requirements to exit the Financial Action Task Force greylist following a plenary meeting in February, with the FATF accepting that the country has remedied all 13 deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework. An on-site assessment is scheduled for April, with results to be presented at the June FATF meeting.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
April on-site inspection to determine Namibia's FATF grey list exit
Namibia's removal from the Financial Action Task Force's grey list depends on an on-site inspection scheduled for April 2026 to verify that financial sector reforms are embedded and operational. The FIC says all 13 strategic deficiencies in Namibia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework have been remedied, with the Africa Joint Group's assessment to determine whether these reforms are effectively implemented in practice.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia completes anti-money laundering reforms, faces on-site assessment
The Financial Action Task Force accepted that Namibia has substantially completed its 13-point action plan to address strategic deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework ahead of the May 2026 deadline. The country will now undergo an on-site assessment by the Africa Joint Group to verify implementation of the reforms, the final step toward exiting the grey list.
17 February 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 16 February

Namibia completes anti-money laundering reforms, heads to on-site assessment
The Financial Action Task Force has accepted that Namibia has substantially completed its action plan addressing 13 strategic deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework, with reforms including enhanced supervision, beneficial ownership tracking, and improved law enforcement coordination. The country now faces an on-site assessment by the Africa Joint Group to verify full implementation before potentially exiting the FATF grey list.
16 February 2026 · Informanté →