Haspil himself requested a life sentence without the possibility of parole, acknowledging the gravity of his crime and expressing remorse. “Unlike my counsel, I don’t think anything less than life without parole would be appropriate,” he told the judge in a quiet voice.

The new maternal health initiative builds on Field’s broader capabilities. Since its inception in 2015, the company has facilitated over 800 million health interventions across more than 60 therapeutic areas.

Paymob’s growth trajectory has been impressive, with the company now supporting over 350,000 merchants, a dramatic increase from just over 100,000 in 2022.

Over the past three years, Launch Africa Ventures has emerged as a dominant player in Africa’s venture capital ecosystem, investing in more than 150 technology companies across 23 African countries.