{"id":383924,"date":"2025-10-18T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=383924"},"modified":"2025-10-18T08:31:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T06:31:25","slug":"the-future-of-lending-has-a-new-name-monetu-finance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=383924","title":{"rendered":"The future of lending has a new name: Monetu Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trustco Finance (Pty) Ltd (Trustco Finance), a trusted partner in empowering Namibians and a leading Namfisa registered microlender, is proud to announce its official name change to Monetu Finance (Pty) Ltd (Monetu Finance), as approved by Namfisa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not just a rebrand \u2013 it is a bold step into the future. Monetu Finance is a modern, digitally focused financial services provider designed for today\u2019s fast-moving, tech-savvy customers. Inspired by the word \u201cmonetary,\u201d the name Monetu carries a simple, powerful message: \u201cmoney to you\u201d \u2013 reflecting accessibility, empowerment, and innovation while building on years of trusted relationships with Namibians and their institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adri Lambert, Chief Executive Officer of Monetu Finance, says: \u201cFor more than 20 years, we have been Trustco Finance, helping thousands of Namibians achieve their financial goals. Over this period, we have disbursed loans totaling more than N$2.12 billion. Now, as Monetu, we are solidifying our commitment to modern, accessible, and customer-driven solutions designed for the future. Money that moves with you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the name has changed, our mission remains the same: empowering Namibians with accessible financial services that ease everyday burdens and support long-term success. 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