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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Ayo fined over breach of listing rules
JSE has fined the company R500 000. JSE-listed Ayo Technology Solutions has been fined R500 000 for not releasing a Sens announcement with full details of a share buyback after agreeing to a settlement agreement with the parties on 23 March 2023. On Thursday, the JSE said in a Sens update that the fine is wholly suspended for five years, provided the technology company is not found to be in breach of similar provisions of the listings requirements during the suspension period. Read: Ayo suspended from JSE This comes after Ayo announced that its parent company, Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, led by controversial businessman Iqbal Survé, planned to buy out minority shareholders before the company delisted. In the Sens, Ayo said Sekunjalo will acquire the offer shares, a maximum of 155 331 790 shares, for which valid acceptances are received prior to the closing date of the offer, for a total offer consideration of R80 772 531. Read: Iqbal Survé's R50bn grand plan for Ayo [Apr 2019] In February 2025, the JSE suspended trading in Ayo shares for failing to publish its annual report for the year to August 2024. 'I believe we have done everything within our power to ensure compliance with the listings requirements, however, the release of our results is contingent on the external quality reviewer, the independence and process of which we respect,' said Ayo CEO Amit Makan in a statement. Read: Ayo shareholders agree to repay R619m to PIC [Jun 2024] For this new offence, the JSE says the company was found to be in breach of paragraph 11.25 of the listings requirements, and the purpose of these requirements is to ensure that a repurchase of shares by a company from specifically named parties is conducted transparently and fairly. The stock exchange says this rule highlights the need to keep investors informed by sharing important updates on Sens, especially when it could impact investment decisions or share value. Read: Ayo shareholders agree to repay R619m to PIC 'The JSE finds it unacceptable that Ayo failed to immediately inform shareholders that it had agreed to repurchase its shares from the parties as part of the settlement agreement.' The company's shares have dropped to 40c, down 99% from the peak of R45 in 2017. This article was republished from Moneyweb. Read the original here.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jeremy Lin, Craig Smith, and NextShark back new short film about brotherhood, basketball, and mental health
[Source] Omeleto is proud to announce the official release of 'Ayo, Check Up!', a heartfelt and hard-hitting basketball short film premiering May 18, 2025. Executive produced by NBA veterans Jeremy Lin and Craig 'Rhino' Smith, NextShark founder Benny Luo, and four-time Oscar-qualified filmmaker Sy Huq, and helmed by rising director Nathan Xia, the dramedy explores masculinity, mental health, and the healing power of competition. The film made its world premiere at the inaugural UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival, powered by LeBron James' athlete-led media platform and Tribeca, where it was celebrated for its raw authenticity and emotional impact. Since then, 'Ayo, Check Up!' has continued its festival run with official selections at Urbanworld Film Festival, San Diego International Film Festival, and Ouray International Festival. Set on a neighborhood court, the film unpacks the fragile egos, internal battles, and unspoken emotions of everyday men who turn to basketball as an outlet. What starts as a trash-talk-fueled pickup game spirals into something resembling Game 7 of the NBA Finals — with buried frustrations boiling over in a powerful showdown of vulnerability and pride. Trending on NextShark: Unlike traditional sports films, 'Ayo, Check Up!' takes a ground-level approach, capturing the intimacy and intensity of streetball culture. With dynamic cinematography and a visceral flashback sequence, the film redefines what 'Ball is Life' can mean — emotionally, mentally, and visually. Director Nathan Xia was inspired by a personal moment of emotional vulnerability during a real-life game, which sparked a creative vision that drew the attention of high-profile champions of mental health and representation. 'Basketball has always been more than a game for me. It's where I've worked through pressure, pain, and identity. 'Ayo, Check Up!' captures how powerful the court can be — not just for competition, but for healing and mental health,' says executive producer Jeremy Lin. 'I'm proud to support Nathan as a filmmaker telling stories that matter.' Trending on NextShark: With a powerhouse production team and support from platforms like UNINTERRUPTED, 'Ayo, Check Up!' is more than a sports film — it's a mirror for modern masculinity, a celebration of community, and a rallying cry for emotional honesty. Watch the official release on Omeleto, May 18, 2025. Trending on NextShark: Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
Glasgow Times
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow rapper 'shuts down' popular Buchanan Street store
Triple01s, also known as YSK, popular for songs like Livid and Ayo, performed for a huge crowd at JD Sports. (Image: Image: Newsquest) Videos appeared on TikTok of the star rapping at the store to dozens of people. He even invited fans on the stage with him. The Glasgow shop wrote on TikTok that the star 'shut down' the venue. In 2022, a former member of Triple01s rapper Tyler Green, who went by the stage name Trigga, died from bone cancer. He was just 22 years old. The member was praised as 'a fighter like no other' in tributes following the news of his death. (Image: Image from Facebook) Announcing the news, Triple01s wrote on Twitter: 'It is with great sadness that we announce Tyler passed peacefully with his closest loved ones by his side at 2:20am this morning. Surely, we belong to Allah and verily to Him do we return. 'A kid who touched every life he encountered in his journey through life, putting himself last before everyone he loved. It is indescribable to put into words the character he truly was. A fighter like no other." 'Even through his toughest battle yet he showed us all his willingness to win and fight like he did throughout his life.' Triple01s is set to perform at Box Hub Vennel. The concert will take place on Friday, May 30. To purchase tickets, visit
New York Times
24-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso: Would now be the right time?
After guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an historic unbeaten domestic double last season — securing the club's first-ever Bundesliga title and ending Bayern Munich's 11 years of dominance — it was only a matter of time before Xabi Alonso became heavily linked with Europe's elite. With Carlo Ancelotti expected to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, or possibly sooner depending on results, Alonso looks poised to take the next big step in his managerial career. Advertisement On the latest episode of The Athletic FC Podcast, Ayo Akinwolere was joined by Real Madrid writer Guillermo Rai and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero to discuss whether now is the right time for the 43-year-old to return to Madrid, and if he's ready for the pressure that comes with managing one of the world's biggest clubs. Watch the full discussion below. A partial transcript has been edited for clarity and length. The full episode is available on YouTube below or in The Athletic FC Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Ayo: Tomas, this is a really interesting one that we've been talking about for a while. Do you think it's time for Xabi Alonso to step up? He had a wonderful season last year with Leverkusen when they went unbeaten in the league, and this season has been OK as well. It hasn't been great, but it's been OK. They're still second in the Bundesliga, and had an OK Champions League run. Some might say perhaps he wants to test himself at a bigger stage, but there's also a certain Florentino Perez on the other side, who is a tricky customer, isn't he? Tomas: Yeah, it's hard to say whether it's the right time for Xabi Alonso. But you could ask that about any coach being linked with Real Madrid, because it's such a big job with unique pressures. I do think him having bided his time as a coach over the past couple of seasons plays in his favour. He's clearly chosen a pretty intelligent path by coaching Real Sociedad's B team, where he came through as a player, and then going to Leverkusen, maybe a bit out of the spotlight. I definitely see parallels there with Zidane when he joined Madrid as a legendary former player. But Xabi Alonso is far advanced in his coaching career and has already achieved such great success with Leverkusen, which plays in his favour. Again, it's just how the chips fall when you're actually at the Bernabeu. I do think his experience at the club as a player, where he also left on his own terms, all helps. Advertisement He knows how to manage those unique pressures, and the players would look up to him. You know that from reading, watching and listening to interviews with his Leverkusen players. They look up to him because of the legendary playing career he had, and I'm sure he would be able to instil his philosophy at Madrid. You just feel like he has the personality to do that. Ayo: Yeah, he does have a certain aura because of what he's won as a player and as a coach now, especially with what he's done at Leverkusen. But the expectation at Leverkusen when he arrived would have been a lot different to the expectation and the pressure of arriving at Real Madrid. Especially off the back of a season where they haven't won the Champions League, and there's a chance they might not win La Liga or the Copa del Rey either. He's going to be coming into that and trying to implement new ideas, which will be difficult. Do you think he's the kind of coach who can wear that pressure? Guillermo: He has the experience from his career as a player, as you said, which will help. He also knows how Real Madrid works, and he was a coach at the Real Madrid academy, which was his first job as a football coach. So I would say that he has the experience. But when you arrive at Madrid as the coach of the first team, it's a completely different scenario. So we will have to see, because he hasn't had this experience at Leverkusen. I remember a conversation I had with a Real Madrid senior source back last year when there were some discussions regarding Xabi Alonso's future. The source told me something significant, which was, 'We understand that Xabi is staying for one more year because he has nothing to lose at Leverkusen, and all that he does is positive for the club.' It was something that I considered significant because at Real, it's difficult to get anything positive apart from a triumph, apart from a title. In other clubs, if you see growth and development, then people will be happy. But here at Real, even if the fans complain, or even if some directors complain about the style, what they really need is the triumph and the victory. Xabi will have to deal with that along with all the changes that will take place. And if Real Madrid have to pay something for him, the pressure will be higher. Advertisement Even though we were talking about a gentleman's agreement earlier, it has been reported elsewhere in Germany that there could be a breakout clause in his contract with Bayer Leverkusen. So imagine if Real have to pay a fee for Xabi Alonso. That will only increase the pressure, and people will say, 'If we are paying for a coach like a player, then he will have to deliver.' You can listen to full episodes of The Athletic FC Podcast for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and watch on YouTube. (Top Photo:)
Buzz Feed
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
After Gushing Over Each Other, Ayo Edebiri And Andrew Garfield Shared The "Special" Journey Their Families Are Taking Together
Ayo Edebiri and Andrew Garfield are carrying their friendship off-screen and into the water! The two are currently promoting their upcoming thriller After the Hunt, which follows a college professor forced to confront dark secrets from her past after a star student makes accusations against one of her colleagues. The Luca Guadagnino-directed film, which also stars Julia Roberts and Chloë Sevigny, is set for a limited release on October 10, before expanding on October 17. Last week, Andrew, Ayo, and Luca visited CinemaCon in Las Vegas where they debuted the trailer for the project and gave some behind-the-scenes details about what audience members can expect. And during a recent interview with Access Hollywood, we learned about Andrew and Ayo's friendship off-screen. While this is their first time working together, it isn't their first meeting. When asked about working on the film Ayo and Andrew had nothing but sweet things to say about each other. 'It was a blast. I just felt really happy," Ayo said. "You're obviously doing kind of murky stuff, but it was with people who just make art fun.' 'It was an amazing experience," Andrew added. "I feel a kind of kindred spirit with Ayo. I really, really, truly love her as a human being, as a heart in the world, as a creator in the world, and just as a spirit. I think the world of her. I just love being in her company.' Andrew went on to admit that he's "obsessed" with Ayo's hit show, The Bear, and thanks his father for introducing him to the series. He then hinted that his father and Ayo would soon be working on something else special. "It was my dad that got me into it," Andrew said, while turning to Ayo. "My dad is actually gonna be helping Ayo out with some special stuff at some point." Ayo confirmed the info by teasing if she should "leak" the information, ultimately deciding to do so since it was her "journey" — "Yeah, I'm trying to learn how to swim," she revealed. According to Andrew, his father is a very accomplished swimming coach, and these lessons have been in the works for a while.
