Africa's energy landscape is evolving with significant discoveries in the Orange Basin, yet M&A activities often overlook sustainability aspects. Traditional models fail to account for community, environmental, and policy risks, resulting in operational setbacks. By integrating ESG criteria, energy deals show improved financial performance and societal benefits. Impact investing, exemplified by initiatives like the Green Hydrogen Initiative in Namibia, emphasizes stakeholder inclusion as a capital mobilization prerequisite. To drive transformative change, M&A strategies should prioritize local resilience, infrastructure co-ownership, and developmental outcomes. Embracing a language tailored to African stakeholders, these strategies advocate for inclusive valuation modeling, blended finance sourcing, and ESG-weighted performance metrics. The vision is to reshape investment frameworks towards sovereignty and sustainability, moving beyond mere capital attraction to fostering catalytic, purpose-driven deals in energy markets. This paradigm shift calls for revamped financial analysis, policy incentives for ESG-linked models, and the recognition of leaders well-versed in both financial models and community dynamics. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that future energy acquisitions are remembered not solely for financial metrics but for their enduring positive impact on communities and the environment.