The Money Show Optasia targets JSE debut and Africa unlocks $11T energy transition and green growth potential
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Oct 20, 2025 Marnie Devette, co-founder of Planet Fitness, shares insights into the evolution of the gym industry, emphasizing community focus and personalized wellness trends. She discusses how the pandemic reshaped member experiences and how gyms may evolve into community hubs. Meanwhile, energy expert Jose Maleshe dives into South Africa's Integrated Resource Plan, advocating for a balanced mix of renewables, gas, and small modular nuclear reactors for a sustainable energy future. Together, they explore transformative opportunities in fitness and energy.
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Lapsed Procedures Hurt Aviation And Regions
- Air Traffic Navigation Services failed to renew critical procedures, causing widespread flight cancellations and economic harm.
- Industry calls the lapse an economic disaster requiring an emergency response and industry support to fill skills gaps.
AI Underwrites Mass Microcredit
- Optasia uses AI-driven credit algorithms to serve underserved customers at scale across emerging markets.
- The company underwrites the credit risk itself and processes ~30 million credit decisions daily.
Plan For Sustainable Post-IPO Growth
- Expect growth to moderate after explosive early momentum and plan for steady mid-20% annual growth guidance.
- Use IPO proceeds to fund scalable growth while maintaining profitability and risk control.
