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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fincra gains payment provider licence in South Africa
UK-based fintech firm Fincra has received a payment provider licence from South African authorities, in partnership with Nedbank. This licence allows the company to officially process various payment methods, including credit and debit card payments, electronic funds transfers (EFT), real-time clearing (RTC), and rapid payments. It is set to enhance the company's foothold in Southern Africa and improve its ability to support businesses with financial transactions. Fincra specialises in providing payment infrastructure that facilitates both the collection of global payments and local payouts through a single API or platform. The services offered by Fincra helps businesses to launch remittance services, streamline payroll processes, or venture into new markets within Africa. With the new licence, Fincra can directly integrate with South Africa's core payment systems and banking networks. 'This gives businesses using our infrastructure faster settlement times, greater reliability, and the assurance of full compliance with South Africa's regulatory standards,' the company said in a statement. Businesses seeking to grow across African borders in industries such as e-commerce, logistics, B2B marketplaces, and travel can leverage Fincra's solutions. Meanwhile, in February, Fincra appointed Emmanuel Babalola as the chief commercial and growth officer. Babalola joins Fincra with experience in the African fintech sector, having previously headed Binance's expansion in over 40 African and Middle Eastern markets. His background also includes co-founding and leading Bundle, a social payments application for cash and cryptocurrency transactions. "Fincra gains payment provider licence in South Africa " was originally created and published by Electronic Payments International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Newsweek
24-05-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Mom Takes First Picture With New Baby, Not Knowing in Weeks He'll Be Gone
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A grieving mom has shared the first picture of herself with her newborn baby, not knowing she'd lose him just weeks later. Wunmi Babalola (@wumzlola) from the West Midlands in the UK, shared photos on TikTok looking at her baby in his hospital crib. In the same carousel on TikTok, Babalola also included the last photo the two of them would have together, just six and a half weeks later. Split view of Black mother looking at baby in hospital crib and photo of baby alongside stuffed animal. Split view of Black mother looking at baby in hospital crib and photo of baby alongside stuffed animal. @wumzlola Babalola and her partner Charlie had been together for around nine years before deciding to start trying for a baby. They got pregnant quicker than expected and were delighted to discover they would be expecting a boy in December 2024. However, Babalola experienced a very difficult pregnancy. "I hated it," the 32-year-old told Newsweek. Diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), she had to battle extreme nausea on a daily basis – and it took a toll. "I couldn't work; it had a massive impact on my mental health, but I told myself, I'm having a baby, it's okay, just suck it up," she said. At 37 weeks, Babalola was feeling unwell with headaches and admitted herself to hospital where she was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia – a complication characterized by high blood pressure. She had an emergency c-section and Kayode Arthur Babalola-Fellows was born weighing 5lbs7oz. "He was a bit small, but he was healthy and beautiful," the new mom told Newsweek. Shortly after Kayode was born, he was admitted to the NICU due to jaundice. After a week and a half long stay in hospital Babalola was finally able to take him home, but even though they got the all-clear, Kayode still needed to be monitored with blood tests. "Then before I knew it, something was changing in him," Babalola recalled. "For the life of me, I could not put my finger on what it was." At the first visit to the physician, Babalola was told Kayode was suffering from common problems such as colic. Eventually, the new parents ended up in the emergency room but after seven or eight hours, they were reassured that their baby was fine. Babalola told Newsweek she felt like she was going crazy. "I just thought, okay, obviously don't trust your judgment because professionals have told you otherwise." But at home the next morning, Kayode had deteriorated. With advice from another physician, she took him back to the ER. What happened next will haunt Babalola for the rest of her life. "A nurse came to look at him straightaway, scooped him out of his stroller and ran with him to resus," she recalled. "Before I knew it, there was whole a team around him putting tubes down his throat." Doctors thought Kayode had an infection and he was moved to intensive care. He was put under sedation and sent for a brain scan. Babalola said the bad news was relentless. It was found that Kayode had suffered a hypoxic-ischemic brain injury caused by a sepsis complications, and his parents were told that he wouldn't survive. "I remember hearing that and hysterically crying," Babalola said, explaining that the doctor had to tell her partner because she was unable to speak. The couple took baby Kayode to Acorns Children's Hospice for end-of-life care. Doctors told them that he would pass away within a couple of hours, but Kayode defied the odds and survived for another three weeks. In those weeks, friends and family would come and visit, they'd go for walks in the hospice gardens and make memories with the time they had left with Kayode. "It was so quick," Babalola said. "I always describe it a bit like someone had popped a balloon, and then nothing, just silence." Babalola said the days and weeks after his death were a blur – and coming back to all of his belongings at home was torture. She still sleeps with Kayode's last change of clothes underneath her pillow. By sharing her grief journey online, Babalola wants to advocate for mothers and families who have been through something similar. "They don't need to be shamed into silence," she said. "It's weird, with baby loss, it's so taboo but it shouldn't be." Having a community and a space to talk about Kayode has made a huge difference. Babalola is also running a half marathon on behalf of Acorns Children's Hospice to raise vital funds for the care they provide. Babalola is now encouraging others to continue sharing their experiences of baby loss. "[Those babies] were still very much part of Earth, still loved. I want to talk about him and keep his legacy going."
USA Today
09-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former five-star OT Andrew Babalola making big strides in spring ball
Former five-star OT Andrew Babalola making big strides in spring ball ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Usually, when a college football team gets a five-star recruit, you can count on said prospect seeing the field early. However, that's not always true when it comes to one position group: the offensive line. While some Michigan football fans hope to see five-star offensive tackle Andrew Babalola see the field early, the most optimum situation for the Wolverines would be the elder statesmen to earn the job while Babalola develops. At the moment, that appears to be the case, but that doesn't mean the Overland Park (Kan.) Blue Valley Northwest standout hasn't made strides since arriving in Ann Arbor in December. According to expected left tackle starter Evan Link, Babalola has shown a lot of progress from where he was when he first got to take part in ReliaQuest Bowl practices for Alabama, noting that he's got some aspects to his game that other players just won't be able to replicate. "Yeah, he's a great kid, he doesn't talk much, but he's a really good dude," Link said. "But no, he's gotten a lot better, just because he's got some pretty freaky traits that, you know -- he's going to be a really, really, really good player coming down the line. But no, he's definitely taken a step from where he was in bowl prep to where he is now." Could Babalola end up finding a role at some point this season? Considering that Michigan likes to often run six offensive lineman sets, it wouldn't surprise. Fans will get an opportunity to see him on April 19 when Michigan hosts the annual spring game at The Big House.
New York Times
05-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Michigan adds top-40 tackle Ty Haywood, ex-Alabama commit, to 2025 recruiting class
After signing a top-10 recruiting class in December, Michigan added to its haul on the opening day of the February signing period with a commitment from four-star offensive tackle Ty Haywood, the top uncommitted prospect in the 247Sports Composite rankings. Michigan, Florida State and Texas Tech were the last schools standing for Haywood, who originally committed to Alabama but didn't sign in December. Haywood is the No. 39 player in the Class of 2025 and one of four top-50 prospects in Michigan's class, joining edge rusher Nate Marshall, tackle Andrew Babalola and quarterback Bryce Underwood, the No. 1 player in the class. Advertisement Listed at 6 feet 5 and 285 pounds, Haywood fits what Michigan wants in an offensive tackle. He's a powerful run blocker at the point of attack with long arms and a strong base in pass protection. Coming from Ryan High School in Denton, Texas, he was recruited by a host of SEC heavyweights and committed to Alabama in June. Michigan's late push paid off when Haywood decided to delay his signing and take other visits, including a trip to Ann Arbor last month. Landing Babalola and Haywood in the same class is a sign that Michigan is serious about rebuilding an elite offensive line, which was a hallmark of the program's recent championship teams. Michigan's recruiting and development tailed off a bit at the end of Jim Harbaugh's tenure, and the 2024 team had some uncharacteristic struggles on the offensive line, particularly in pass protection. With Myles Hinton off to the NFL, Michigan will have at least one new starter at tackle next season. Evan Link started at left tackle in the ReliaQuest Bowl after an up-and-down season at right tackle, and freshman Andrew Sprague made his first start on the right side. The possibility of a freshman left tackle protecting the blind side of a freshman quarterback is one that Michigan might be tempted to entertain at some point in 2025, though much would depend on the progress of Babalola and Haywood. Regardless, landing Haywood gives the Wolverines another blue-chip prospect in the developmental pipeline.
