insert_link World Elon Musk blocked from accessing sensitive government data Elon Musk — an unelected advisor to U.S President Donald Trump — has been blocked from accessing sensitive information within the US Treasury Department. A federal judge in Washington DC granted the order after the billionaire businessman's so-called Department of Government Efficiency was tasked with overhauling the government's payment system. From there, Benji Hyer reports. today7 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics 2024 Producer Price Index Update Reveals Mixed Sectoral Trends The Producer Price Index has been rebased to 2022, offering more accurate insights into the nation's economic trends. The new reference period, set for June , highlights a shift in price movements across sectors, with mining showing growth year-on-year, but a slight quarterly contraction. Meanwhile, manufacturing saw modest price reductions overall, though dairy and fish processing experienced notable increases. The updated PPI will provide businesses and policymakers with a clearer […] today22 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Economic inclusion of people with disabilities cornerstone for Economic growth By Josef Kefas Sheehama It is indeed regrettable that people with disabilities continue to face exclusion from the economy. We are excluded from employment, skills training, education, and other critical areas of development. The latest reports indicated that 95% of people who have disabilities in the Kunene region are unemployed, while in the Khomas region, it is nearly 70% according to the Namibia Association for Wheelchair Users. […] today13 March, 2024
