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The Invest in African Energy forum will explore financing and development opportunities in Liquefied Petroleum Gas storage and distribution. With significant unmet demand for clean cooking access, the sub-sector represents a critical opportunity for global investors. Last December, Tanzanian Liquefied Petroleum Gas distributor Taifa Gas launched the construction of a $130-million, 30,000-metric-tonne LPG storage facility … Read More “East Africa sets sights on becoming a Liquefied Petroleum gas hub from 2025” »

Fresh data on inflation and unemployment filings gave Federal Reserve officials more reasons to hold off on cutting interest rates, even as retail sales suggested a slowdown in consumer spending. Prices paid to US producers topped forecasts in February, and fewer people applied for and received jobless benefits than previously thought, according to separate reports … Read More “Fed gets more reasons to delay interest-rate cuts” »

by Fintechnews Africa 15 March 2024 Flutterwave has announced the appointment of Dipo Fatokun as the new Chairman of Flutterwave Technologies Solutions Limited. He brings a comprehensive regulatory understanding and supervisory experience to solidify Flutterwave’s dedication to upholding the highest regulatory, compliance, and governance standards. Mr Fatokun’s over 30 years of experience covers multiple competencies … Read More “Flutterwave Appoints Former Central Bank of Nigeria Director as Chairman” »

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Jamie Dimon said he wouldn’t take the prospect of a recession in the US “off the table,” but that the Federal Reserve should wait before it cuts interest rates. “The world is pricing in a soft landing, at probably 70-80%,” the JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive officer said via video link at the Australian … Read More “Jamie Dimon warns US recession ‘not off the table’ yet” »

by Fintechnews Africa 11 March 2024 Africa is emerging as one of the fastest-growing fintech markets globally. With half of the world’s mobile money accounts and successful fintech solutions like M-Pesa catering to the population’s needs, Africa’s fintech sector is blossoming. The continent is currently home to approximately 1,000 fintech companies, with about half having … Read More “Top 10 Fintech Events in Africa to Attend in Q2 2024” »