• Written by Editorial Team
• December 12, 2025
• 3 minutes

Africa and Developing Nations Surging Ahead With Jobs, Innovation & International Partnerships

December 12th 2025 — A wave of positive developments across Africa and the Global South is capturing worldwide attention today, signaling a powerful shift in global growth, green innovation, and strategic partnerships.

From major job creation in South Africa to groundbreaking electric-vehicle expansion and strengthened diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and India, today’s headlines reveal a continent — and a developing world — accelerating into a new era of economic confidence and global relevance.

South Africa Records Major Economic Breakthrough: 248,000 New Jobs & a Profitable Energy Sector

South Africa announced 248,000 new jobs added this quarter, while unemployment fell by 360,000 people — one of the most significant labour improvements in recent years.

In a surprising and highly positive turn, Eskom — the country’s national energy utility — reported a 37% surge in profit, reaching nearly R24.3 billion.
This milestone strengthens national stability and boosts investor confidence in South Africa’s economic trajectory.

EV Boom: BYD Announces Massive Expansion in South Africa

The world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, confirmed today that it will double its South African footprint by 2026 — from 35 dealerships to 60–70 nationwide.

The company also plans to install up to 300 fast-charging stations, boosting clean mobility access and accelerating Africa’s green-tech transition.

 India Deepens Strategic Partnership With Africa — Ethiopia Visit Announced

In a major diplomatic move, India’s Prime Minister confirmed an upcoming state visit to Ethiopia, marking his third Africa mission this year.

The visit aims to reinforce:

• High-level economic cooperation

• Infrastructure partnerships

• Technology transfers

• Strengthened South-South diplomacy

This reflects a growing global consensus: Africa is becoming a central partner in future world growth.

A New Narrative: The Global South Is Expanding Its Influence

These developments demonstrate clearly that:

✔ Africa is creating jobs
✔ Developing nations are expanding clean-energy leadership
✔ New alliances are reshaping global power dynamics
✔ Innovation, diplomacy, and economic reform are accelerating

Today’s headlines break a long overdue stereotype:
The Global South is not behind — it is rising.

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Media Relations – Global South Rising Initiative:  Editorial team

The Role of the channel AI TV INFO: Rewriting the Narrative

In today’s media landscape, coverage of emerging countries often highlights struggles, crises, and setbacks — while stories of progress, innovation, and resilience are overlooked. AI TV INFO is changing that. We are reshaping how the world sees Africa, Asia, South America, and developing countries around the globe, showing the potential and achievements too often ignored.

AI TV INFO is committed to:

• Reporting accurately and positively on the progress of emerging countries

• Highlighting innovation, entrepreneurship, and cultural excellence

• Leveraging AI tools to detect and correct global media bias

• Elevating authentic voices and local stories from Africa, Asia, South America, and beyond

• Showcasing the potential, ingenuity, and transformation of these countries, rather than outdated stereotypes

We are part of a new media movement — one dedicated to balance, fairness, and dignity in storytelling.

AI TV INFO presents the world with a picture of emerging countries that are:

• Innovating: Creating solutions for their communities and the world

• Rising: Strengthening economies, education, and infrastructure

• Transforming: Leading in technology, culture, and sustainable development

• Inspiring: Demonstrating resilience, creativity, and vision

This is the story the world rarely sees — and AI TV INFO is committed to making sure it does.

We invite companies and individuals from African countries and other developing regions in Asia and South America to share their positive news and achievements with us.
Submit your story, and after verification, we will be pleased to publish and amplify it.

Media Contact👉 Editorial team