Due Diligence
At OWANA Consulting, our due diligence services focus on ensuring the authenticity, integrity, and compliance of your brand activities and business partners across Africa.
We combine on-the-ground investigations, market intelligence, and document verification to identify counterfeiting risks, detect illicit supply chains, and verify the reliability of distributors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Our process covers operational, legal, and reputational aspects, delivering clear and actionable insights that support informed decisions and preventive strategies.
With OWANA Consulting, you gain verified intelligence to protect your brand, secure your market, and strengthen consumer trust.
Proven Strategy
Our three-phase process — Research, Verification, and Action — provides a clear and transparent path from intelligence to impact. We start by gathering reliable field data and market intelligence, then verify authenticity and compliance through document checks and investigative analysis.
Finally, we deliver practical recommendations and enforcement strategies to support your brand protection goals.
Local Expertise
With deep understanding of local markets, regulatory systems, and enforcement dynamics across Africa, OWANA Consulting ensures that every investigation is both reliable and actionable.
Our on-the-ground experience allows us to navigate complex environments, engage with authorities, and deliver effective brand protection solutions that truly work in the field
Tailored Solutions
Every project at OWANA Consulting is designed to meet the specific needs, goals, and risk exposure of each brand owner.
From market intelligence to enforcement strategy, we adapt our approach—methods, reporting, and follow-up actions—to ensure practical and measurable results in the fight against counterfeiting.
Cutting-Edge Technology
At OWANA Consulting, we harness advanced digital tools, secure communication systems, and data-driven intelligence to strengthen brand protection operations.
Our use of modern verification technologies and field intelligence platforms ensures faster detection, accurate validation, and decisive action against counterfeit networks.
Why choose OWANA Consulting?
With over 10 years of field experience across Africa, OWANA Consulting delivers unmatched insight, reliability, and integrity in every investigation.
We combine local expertise, global standards, and intelligence-driven methodologies to help our clients make informed and secure decisions. Our work is guided by one mission: Protecting Authenticity, Empowering Trust.
What we check
- Corporate records & ownership — Verification of company registration, structure, and beneficial ownership.
- Financial statements & cash flows — Assessment of financial integrity and potential irregularities.
- Regulatory compliance & licenses — Ensuring adherence to local and international standards.
- Reputational & media screening — Review of online presence, public perception, and controversy checks.
- Operational capabilities & vendor checks — Evaluation of partners, distributors, and supply chain authenticity.
Deliverables
We provide comprehensive executive reports, risk matrices, and actionable remediation plans, with the option of an in-person briefing or workshop to guide your next strategic steps.