Also known as: Trustco Media/Informanté
Namibian news publication covering politics, business, weather, crime, infrastructure, and regional issues.
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Informanté
Informanté published this article about the prize scam
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Man “wins” N$30,000 then loses N$4,500 in latest prize scamInformanté
Informanté reported two rustling and poaching incidents at Otjihundu farm within 14 hours
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Rustlers and poachers target Otjihundu farm in two incidents within 14 hoursInformanté
Informanté published article about flooding in Rundu after heavy rains
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Flooding hits Rundu homes after heavy rainsInformanté
Informanté published article on Namibia's AI-protected electronic funds transfers
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Namibia’s Money is protected by Artificial IntelligenceInformanté
Informanté gave an insight into a historic cooperation between Trustco Media/Informanté and Gondwana of the 2020 reunion
“Informanté gives an insight into a historic Cooperation between Trustco Media/Informanté and Gondwana of the historic 2020 reunion of the remaining constitutional writers in the historic Tintenpalast Building and in the Constitutional Room, where Namibia gave its first baby steps to sovereignty, peace, dignity, and Justice.”
Namibia honours Constitution’s 36-year legacy on Constitution DayInformanté
Informanté had Chris Jacobie as Head in attendance at the ceremony
“Also in attendance were former president and Geingob's longtime comrade, Nangolo Mbumba, Namibian sporting superstar Frank Fredericks, his bodyguard Johan Ndjaronguru, NamRA Commissioner Sem Shivute, and Head of Informanté, Chris Jacobie.”
The nation remembers President GeingobA 59-year-old resident of Etanga Village received a call from someone claiming to be an MTC employee saying he had won N$30,000 for regular cellphone recharges. After providing his bank card details, N$4,500 was withdrawn from his account via OTP notifications.
13 hours ago · Informanté →
A 59-year-old resident of Etanga Village received a call from someone claiming to be an MTC employee saying he had won N$30,000 for regular cellphone recharges. After providing his bank card details, N$4,500 was withdrawn from his account via OTP notifications.
13 hours ago · Informanté →
The Electricity Control Board has renewed a moratorium on granting generation licences for electricity export purposes, effective from 5 September 2025 for 40 months (until 5 January 2029) or until transmission network constraints are alleviated. The move is prompted by limited transmission capacity on interconnectors within South Africa, which constrains electricity exports from Namibia into the Southern African Power Pool.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Water Corporation recorded a loss of N$128.29 million in 2024/2025 despite generating N$2.216 billion in revenue, with the loss driven by rising operating expenditure and expected credit losses exceeding N$500 million. The corporation remained solvent and liquid with no external debt.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has reiterated Namibia's call for the lifting of the United States embargo on Cuba, stating the Cuban people deserve to live in peace, harmony and with human dignity. He also reaffirmed Namibia's support for the self-determination of Palestinian and Western Saharan peoples.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
Central, eastern, western and southern areas of Namibia experienced widespread frost and bitterly cold conditions on Thursday, with several locations recording sub-zero temperatures including Arbeidsgenot at -11°C and areas near the Erongo Mountains at -10°C.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
Anna Tases (55) of Schlip has been supporting her family through sewing for more than a decade, making and altering clothing for residents. Her ambition is to teach local youth the skill so they can create employment opportunities for themselves in an area with limited job prospects.
29 June 2026 · Informanté →
Farm workers at Otjihundu discovered signs of cattle rustling and a slaughtering site with five cattle heads on Friday, with estimated losses of N$48,000; a day later, police intercepted a vehicle near a neighbouring farm and found four oryx carcasses valued at N$16,000, arresting a 32-year-old driver while three other suspects fled.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
Widespread frost, rain and hail have affected Hardap and //Kharas regions, with several //Kharas towns recording rainfall between 8–24 mm. The Namibia Meteorological Services predicts strong winds and heavy thundershowers will continue across the south on Friday, with possible spread to central and eastern areas, raising flash flood risks.
18 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is attending a High-Level Consultative Conference on reparatory justice in Accra, Ghana on 18–19 June 2026, hosted by Ghana's President as African Union Champion for Reparations. The conference brings together African leaders and stakeholders to discuss implementation of a UN resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade and enslavement of Africans as crimes against humanity, and aims to develop a Global Post-Adoption Framework for reparatory justice and restitution.
17 June 2026 · Informanté →
Japanese football supporters drew international praise after cleaning their seating area following Japan's 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in Dallas at the FIFA World Cup 2026, continuing a tradition that has become closely linked to Japanese football culture and dates back to Japan's World Cup debut in 1998.
16 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia recorded a 1.2% suspected digital fraud rate among transaction attempts in 2025, significantly below the global average of 3.8%, with third-party seller scams on e-commerce platforms driving most reported financial losses among affected consumers.
12 June 2026 · Informanté →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited reported first-half 2026 revenue of N$1.95 billion, up 7.1%, driven by prepaid services and roaming; however, operating costs rose faster than revenue, causing EBITDA margin to decline from 49.4% to 47.4% and earnings to grow only 1.6%. Simonis Storm Securities downgraded MTC's stock from "buy" to "hold" and reduced its full-year earnings forecast and target share price to 1,035 cents.
11 June 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the Nakayale Rehabilitation Centre to assess the Omusati 1995 Project and identified challenges including shortage of production infrastructure, ageing equipment, and utility costs. She reaffirmed government commitment to improving the living standards of persons living with disabilities.
29 May 2026 · Informanté →
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Namibia has called for stronger coordination and expanded support for small businesses to help Namibia achieve its target of creating 500,000 jobs. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, youth unemployment stood at around 44% in 2023.
9 May 2026 · Informanté →
Heavy rainfall in the north-eastern town of Rundu has severely flooded several houses in Rainbow Village, Kehemu, and the Safari residential area, and left multiple roads flooded and impassable. The public is advised to exercise caution and avoid travelling through flooded areas as rainfall continues in the region.
22 April 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian financial institutions are using artificial intelligence to detect and prevent fraud in electronic fund transfers by monitoring transaction velocity, spending patterns, device fingerprints, and cross-account activity in near real time, enabling banks and law enforcement to be proactive rather than reactive to cybercrime.
21 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Police Women Network in Oshana Region marked its 16th year as the Namibian Police Force continues efforts to promote gender equality and women's advancement in its ranks. Oshana has 625 female police officers and now includes two female deputy commissioners in strategic roles, alongside numerous female chief inspectors and station commanders.
19 April 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's media sector has expanded significantly from a single state broadcaster before independence to today's mix of state, private, and community outlets. While the country maintains strong media freedom protections and has weathered challenges including rising printing costs and the shift to digital publishing, new pressures from AI and ethical standards in online content present ongoing challenges for journalists.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia commemorates Constitution Day on 9 February, celebrating the adoption of the Constitutional Proposals in 1990. The event honours the role of the Constitution as the supreme law safeguarding human dignity and fundamental rights, with annual commemorations of constitutional writers revived in 2023 after a Covid-19 interruption.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →
A small, intimate ceremony was held at Heroes' Acre to remember the late Dr Hage Geingob, Namibia's first prime minister and third president, alongside his widow Monica Geingos and other family members, former leaders, and dignitaries.
5 February 2026 · Informanté →