On September 9, 2025, Ethiopia entered a new era. After fourteen years of determination and $5 billion in investment, Addis Ababa officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in the Benishangul-Gumuz region. With a generating capacity of 5,150 MW, it is now the largest hydropower plant in Africa and one of the most significant in the world. A Continental...

By spending $17 billion on new mobile spectrum licenses, SpaceX is boosting Starlink’s capacity to connect ordinary smartphones directly to satellites. This breakthrough could reshape Africa’s access to the Internet and unlock new opportunities for digital-driven growth. A Bold Bet on Space Connectivity SpaceX has just completed one of the largest deals in satellite telecommunications...

A flagship project by the Mutual Treasury Staff, Mutresor, the Concord International Hotel aims to redefine luxury hospitality in Cameroon’s capital while diversifying the organization’s investment portfolio. Situated at the Olezoa neighbourhood in Yaounde, overlooking Charles Atangana Avenue, the Concord International Hotel is to become a new landmark in the city’s skyline. The five star...

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) announced on August 4, 2025, the appointment of Carol Koech as its new Vice President for Africa. This move signals a stronger focus on mobilizing investment and accelerating the continent’s transition toward clean and inclusive energy systems. GEAPP, launched in 2021 with the backing of leading philanthropic institutions...