• Written by Editorial Team
• December 20, 2025
• 3 minutes

The Economic Story the Media Aren’t Covering: Africa’s Momentum Is Building

AI TV INFO Channel | Positive News of the Week in Africa — December 20, 2025

While global headlines remain dominated by conflict, inflation fears, and political uncertainty, a different economic story is unfolding across Africa — one that rarely makes the front page.

This week alone delivered powerful signals of confidence, reform, and growth across markets, businesses, and institutions on the continent. Here’s what much of the world is missing.

African Markets Rally as Investor Confidence Grows

One of Africa’s strongest corporate performers, Airtel Africa, hit a 52-week high, outperforming broader markets and signaling renewed confidence in the continent’s digital future.

Strong trading volumes point to optimism in Africa’s telecoms, fintech, and connectivity sectors — industries that underpin job creation, financial inclusion, and long-term productivity growth.

This is not speculative enthusiasm. It’s investors following fundamentals.

A Landmark $2.3 Billion Deal Signals Global Confidence

In one of the largest African investment stories of the year, Diageo agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to Japan’s Asahi Holdings for $2.3 billion.

The deal:

• Strengthens East Africa’s industrial base

• Expands regional brands

• Confirms that global capital still sees long-term value in African markets

At a time when many regions are seeing capital retreat, Africa is attracting strategic, long-horizon investment.

 Inflation Eases in South Africa — Relief for Households and Businesses

South Africa delivered a quieter but important win: inflation eased more than expected in November, offering relief to consumers and businesses alike.

Lower inflation:

• Supports consumer spending

• Improves business confidence

• Gives policymakers space to support growth

For Africa’s most industrialized economy, this is a meaningful signal of stabilization.

🇬🇭 Ghana Leads a Pan-African Push for Economic Justice

Beyond markets, Africa is also shaping global economic narratives.

This week, a global delegation advocating reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism met with Ghana’s president, pushing for coordinated continental leadership.

While not an immediate fiscal event, the implications are long-term:

• Justice-linked development financing

• Investment in affected communities

• Stronger continental unity and agency

Africa is not just reacting to global systems — it is challenging and reshaping them.

Africa’s Growth Outlook Gets an Upgrade

According to the African Development Bank’s November 2025 update, Africa’s GDP growth has been revised upward:

• 4.2% in 2025

• 4.3% in 2026

This makes Africa the second-fastest-growing region globally, driven by:

• Strong private consumption

• Accommodative economic policies

• Improved external conditions

Despite global uncertainty, Africa’s fundamentals are strengthening.

💳 Fintech and Digital Payments Expand Rapidly

Africa’s digital economy continues to accelerate. In 2025:

• Mastercard expanded its acceptance network by 45% across Africa

• Millions more consumers and businesses gained access to formal financial systems

This expansion supports Africa’s push toward a $1.5 trillion digital economy by 2030, unlocking growth far beyond traditional sectors.

📊 Strong Performances Across Key Markets

• 🇬🇭 Ghana remains Africa’s top-performing stock market in 2025

  • Stock index up 77.5% year-to-date (nearly 125% in USD)

  • Q3 GDP grew 5.5%, led by 8.6% growth in agriculture

• 🇳🇬 Nigeria shows early signs of diversification success, with rising investment, industrial output, and services boosting small and medium enterprises

• 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe expects stable power supply during the festive season and AFCON 2025, outperforming previous years thanks to improved generation

• 🇿🇦 South Africa advances reforms, approves a draft National Open Science Policy, and reports “green shoots” following the end of load shedding

 Why This Matters

Taken together, these developments tell a clear story:

• Capital markets are strengthening

• Global investors are committing long-term capital

• Inflation pressures are easing

• Digital and financial inclusion is accelerating

• Reforms are beginning to show results

This is not a miracle.
This is momentum.

🧠 AI TV INFO Channel’s Perspective

At AI TV INFO, we believe progress deserves visibility.

Africa’s story is not one-dimensional — and it is no longer defined solely by risk and crisis. It is increasingly about reform, resilience, and opportunity.

These are the stories shaping Africa’s future — even when they don’t dominate global headlines.

And we will keep telling them.

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