The Empower Africa Business Platform is Now Live !!!
Moment has been developed to address existing challenges and complexities of financial transactions in Africa. The platform combines various payment methods into a single unified solution, including mobile wallets, card payments, and bank transfers. By consolidating these payment options, Moment aims to simplify transactions for individuals and businesses, irrespective of their location or preferred payment method.
Africa, with its diverse economies and varying levels of financial infrastructure, has long faced hurdles in achieving seamless and efficient cross-border transactions. The integrated payment platform seeks to overcome these challenges to enable seamless cross-border transactions, eliminating the need for multiple intermediaries and reducing transaction costs.

African startups attracted an estimated $705 million in funding during the first quarter of 2026, spread across 59 disclosed deals in 14 countries.

The African Development Bank (AFDB) has approved a $21 million financing to support Kenyan youths and women entrepreneurs in agriculture.

Ethiopia has launched its first locally issued credit card, marking a key step toward digital transformation in its financial services.