In a landmark move set to transform Africa’s industrial and financial landscape, Hanypay Ghana Ltd and Networked Business Minds (NBM) have entered into a 5-year agreement to launch the Africa Rapid Industrialisation Program (ARIPro). This initiative aims to empower entrepreneurs, promote financial inclusion, and strengthen indigenous manufacturing across Africa, focusing on countries such as Malawi, Zimbabwe, and the entire ECO-6 region of the African Diaspora.

Hanypay: A Trusted Distributor of AKL Currency
Hanypay, licensed by the African Diaspora Central Bank (ADCB) as one of its official fintech platforms, has been at the forefront of distributing the AKL Lumi currency since 2024. This designation highlights Hanypay’s critical role in ensuring the Lumi reaches businesses and individuals across Africa, promoting financial inclusivity and economic empowerment.

Through this partnership with ADCB, Hanypay enables seamless peer-to-peer (P2P), business-to-business (B2B), and government-to-government (G2G) transactions, fostering an interconnected financial ecosystem powered by the Lumi.

Empowering Africa Through ARIPro
ARIPro is a comprehensive program designed to uplift African entrepreneurs by providing free online training, AI integration, and access to digital financial tools. The program is uniquely aligned with the AKL Lumi to create a sustainable and inclusive economic ecosystem.

Key components of the initiative include:

• Free Online Training: Unlimited access to skills development for Hanypay account holders, empowering them to establish or expand manufacturing businesses.
• AI-Driven Entrepreneurship: Training entrepreneurs to integrate artificial intelligence into their business operations for enhanced productivity.
• Financial Inclusion and Business Loans: Encouraging participants to open Hanypay accounts, providing access to Lumi-backed business loans through ADCB.
• Market Integration: Leveraging the Hanymarket platform to promote trade in AKL Lumi and support regional collaboration for volume production and supply chains.
• Cross-Border Trade: Facilitating seamless transactions between African countries to foster economic cooperation and integration.
  Expanding AKL Lumi’s Reach Through Collaboration
  Hanypay is spearheading efforts to integrate the AKL Lumi into broader financial systems, working with industry leaders to ensure it becomes a staple in global crypto markets. Collaborations are underway to integrate AKL Lumi into stablecoins and widely used crypto wallets, including USDC, USDT, BTC, Trust Wallet, and others**, by the end of the first quarter of 2025.

These efforts will:

1. Enhance Cross-Platform Compatibility: Enabling AKL Lumi to function alongside popular cryptocurrencies, increasing its adoption and utility.
2. Strengthen Financial Inclusion: Ensuring individuals and businesses across Africa and the ECO-6 region have access to secure, modern financial tools.
3. Boost Market Confidence: Establishing the AKL Lumi as a stable, versatile currency for regional and global trade.

Networked Business Minds (NBM) Empowering African Entrepreneurs
Founded in 2018, Networked Business Minds (NBM) is a skills and entrepreneurship development project that has expanded its operations from Southern Africa to cover 22 countries, including the recent expansion into West Africa with The Gambia. NBM is committed to empowering entrepreneurs by providing training on the production of manufactured goods such as foodstuffs, cleaning materials, and daily-use products. The initiative currently offers more than 1,000 products and emphasizes localization/indigenization of manufacturing industries across Africa.

To further support its mission, NBM is introducing a production management platform to remotely manage and streamline the production and integration processes for onboarded entrepreneurs. Additionally, NBM is embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive business development, management, and innovation within the manufacturing sector.

Voices of Leadership*
Christian Aryee, Executive Director of Administration at Hanypay Ghana Ltd, stated“This partnership isn’t just about economic empowerment—it’s about building a connected, inclusive, and prosperous future for Africa and the ECO-6 region. By leveraging the power of the AKL Lumi, we are creating pathways for sustainable growth and innovation across the continent.”**

Phillas Guzha, CEO of Networked Business Minds (NBM) “Our mission is to empower African entrepreneurs and create opportunities that promote regional collaboration and economic independence. This agreement with Hanypay allows us to harness the transformative potential of the AKL Lumi while driving industrial innovation and financial inclusivity across Africa. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for the continent.”**

A Shared Vision for Africa’s Growth
The ARIPro agreement underscores a commitment to creating lasting change across Africa and the ECO-6 region, aligning with Hanypay’s mission to lead financial innovation in the continent. By fostering regional trade, providing access to capital, and integrating modern financial technologies, the partnership will create a self-sustaining economic environment.

Looking Ahead*
With a 5-year roadmap, ARIPro is poised to touch millions of lives by creating jobs, empowering entrepreneurs, and uniting Africa under a shared vision of growth. Hanypay’s proven expertise as ADCB’s licensed fintech distributor positions it as a trusted partner in the Lumi ecosystem, ensuring the AKL currency catalyzes sustainable economic transformation.

This collaboration represents a bold step forward in Africa’s journey toward industrial innovation and financial inclusivity, powered by the AKL Lumi and the visionary leadership of Hanypay and NBM.