Africa’s New M&A Boom: The Six Trends Redefining Deal-Making on the Continent

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GUEST: Andrew Bahlmann – Chief Executive: Corporate & Advisory, Deal Leaders International

Africa’s mergers and acquisitions landscape is shifting faster and more strategically than ever before. Once viewed as a high-risk frontier, the continent is now emerging as one of the most competitive and opportunity-rich dealmaking regions in the world fuelled by economic resilience, a young population, regulatory reform, and rapid digital adoption.

In this episode, Andrew Bahlmann, CEO of Corporate & Advisory at Deal Leaders International, breaks down the six major trends powering Africa’s next M&A growth wave. From the rise of cross-border expansion under AfCFTA and the surge of tech-driven transactions, to the growing influence of ESG principles and the resurgence of healthcare investment post-pandemic, Andrew explains how these dynamics are reshaping valuation, investor appetite and strategic consolidation across the continent
17 Nov 2025 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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