WATCH: FirstRand invests in AI fintech Optasia ahead of JSE listing

Business Day TV speaks to Mudiwa Gavaza

October 29, 2025 at 07:04 pm

FirstRand has made a big show of support for the growth and investment case of Optasia, taking a one-fifth stake in the fintech group, which is preparing to list on the JSE in the coming weeks. Business Day TV discussed this move with Business Day’s Mudiwa Gavaza.

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