SADC Deals Brief · 12 October 2026 to 18 October 2026
SADC Deals Brief, week of 12 October 2026
47 deals across 9 SADC countries this week, led by South Africa with 17. Disclosed value: US$483 million.
The week’s biggest deals
- M&A · South Africa · US$1.7bn · Announced · reported, not yet confirmedR30 billion giant buys 90-year-old private school in South Africa
- Capital markets · Mozambique · US$1.6bn · Announced · reported, not yet confirmedNigeria’s Dangote refinery extends $1.6 billion IPO to broaden African investor access
- Private equity · Zambia · US$1.1bn · Announced · reported, not yet confirmedIRH reaffirms $1.1bn investment in Mopani – Zambia
- Private equity · Zimbabwe · US$923m · Announced · reported, not yet confirmedUNDP flags US$923m investment opportunity in Zimbabwe’s last mile
- M&A · DRC · US$250m · Announced · reported, not yet confirmedMercuria agrees $250m Congo copper deal with China miner
- M&A · Tanzania · US$230m · Announced · reported, not yet confirmedAmsons Group Acquires Oryx Tanzania Business In US$230 Million Deal
The week in numbers
| South Africa | 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | 10 | |
| Mozambique | 4 | |
| Tanzania | 4 | |
| Malawi | 4 | |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | |
| Zambia | 2 | |
| Botswana | 2 |
13 confirmed by a regulator, exchange, lender or party; 34 reported in the news.
Analysis
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Elections coming up
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