South Africa’s Competition Commission Widens Scrutiny of Small Tech Mergers

South Africa · TECHNOLOGY Key Facts —Small merger call-in: The Commission can review small mergers within six months of implementation if competition or public-interest concerns arise. —Digital-market guidelines: Final small-merger notification guidelines took effect on 1 December 2022, targeting digital markets. —Notification triggers: Parties should notify a small merger if the acquirer’s turnover or assets…