Also known as: Advocate Erna van der Merwe
Deputy Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, whose tenure was extended by parliamentary approval in 2026.
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The Namibian
Erna van der Merwe was nominated for extension as deputy director general of the Anti-Corruption Commission
“Hangula said he supported the nomination of Bryan Eiseb as director general and the extension of deputy director general advocate Erna van der Merwe for institutional continuity.”
AR backs ACC nominees, warns against another FishrotThe Namibian
ACC deputy director Erna van der Merwe confirmed that the investigation has reached an advanced stage
“ACC deputy director Erna van der Merwe on Friday confirmed that the investigation has reached an advanced stage.”
ACC investigates N$2.5m Govt garage fraudInformanté
Erna van der Merwe is to be extended for one year by presidential nomination
“Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare gave notice that he will ask parliamentary approval for the presidential appointments of Mr Bryan Eiseb as Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and for the extension of the term of Advocate Erna van der Merwe by one year.”
Eiseb nomination awaits parliamentary approvalInformanté
Erna van der Merwe warned that those entrusted with public funds and assets must avoid the temptation to abuse their positions for personal gain
“Van der Merwe warned that those entrusted with public funds and assets must avoid the temptation to abuse their positions for personal gain.”
Public resource mismanagement is ‘a cancer’, says ACCThe Namibian
Erna van der Merwe emphasized that special investigators are only appointed under specific conditions
“Upon receiving the petition on behalf of ACC director general Paulus Noa, Van der Merwe emphasised that special investigators are only appointed under specific conditions.”
Residents demand answers on pending corruption casesThe Namibian
ACC deputy director general Erna van der Merwe calls the funding historic milestone with potential to transform governance in Namibia
“ACC deputy director general Erna van der Merwe calls the funding a historic milestone, saying it has the potential to transform governance in Namibia.”
Corruption undermines the law, EU warnsThe Namibian
Erna van der Merwe was deemed by recruitment panel not fit to lead the anti-corruption fight
“Twice this month, Noa has once again shown why Swapo appointed him in 2006 despite the recruitment panel stating that he and his deputy Erna van der Merwe were not fit to lead the anti-corruption fight.”
ACC Stands for Anti-Corruption Cover-upThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating alleged fraud involving about N$2.5 million worth of vehicle parts at the government garage, where officials are suspected of ordering spare parts never fitted to government vehicles. The wider probe has uncovered inflated spare-part prices, excessive repair bills, payments for undelivered goods, and government vehicles allegedly diverted to private garages without proper records.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Anti-Corruption Commission's Deputy Director-General Erna van der Merwe called public resource mismanagement "a cancer that eats away at the moral fabric of society" while delivering remarks at a consultative workshop in Omusati Region. The workshop aimed to gather stakeholder input for the development of the 3rd National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan for 2026–2030.
10 May 2026 · Informanté →