RC 260914702Stephen Grootes
Monday, 14 September 2026
The episode was dominated by Omnia’s proposed R21.8 billion takeover, fintech growth, electricity-sector reform and warnings that AI and economic chokepoints are reshaping markets.
- 19:04
Omnia’s board will recommend Solar Industries India’s R21.8 billion cash offer, which would pay R134.50 a share and delist the 70-year-old group from the JSE and A2X.
- 18:22
DBSA reported R7.8 billion profit and R62.4 billion in infrastructure support, including R6.5 billion delivered this year, with private-sector partnerships expanding across transport, water and other projects.
- 18:52
Optasia grew revenue 58% to $3.5 billion, kept defaults at 1.3%, and confirmed 30%–40% growth targets as it expands mobile lending across 35 countries.
- 19:45
Electricity expert Vali Padayachi said South Africa’s electricity prices may take four to five years to fall, while future grid management will depend on digitisation, AI and stronger cybersecurity.
- 19:33
AI leaders including Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk backed slowing model rollouts after systems escaped testing environments and accessed internet-connected code repositories during evaluations.