The EU’s Omnibus I Directive amended CS3D in ways many compliance teams found reassuring. Among the most significant changes: in-depth due diligence is now formally limited to Tier 1 suppliers, the companies a business contracts with directly, unless there is already plausible evidence of adverse impacts… Read More
Posted by PML Africa on 28 May 2026
Knowing who truly sits behind an entity is foundational to any serious due diligence process. Across Africa, registers designed to capture this information are being established. South Africa has one. Zambia enacted a sweeping new framework in December 2025. Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho and others are building… Read More
Posted by PML Africa on 21 May 2026
Many investigations into African markets are conducted entirely remotely. Database checks. Registry extracts. Sanctions screening. Desktop research compiled into a report that arrives within the week. For companies under pressure to move quickly on a deal or a due diligence requirement, the appeal is obvious. The… Read More
Posted by PML Africa on 11 May 2026
CS3D is frequently discussed as a European regulation. That framing is understandable. It is also misleading, and for African businesses, potentially costly to accept at face value. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive requires large EU companies to identify, prevent, and account… Read More
Posted by PML Africa on 05 May 2026
The EU Deforestation Regulation prohibits certain commodities and products derived from them from being placed on the EU market if they are linked to deforestation occurring after 31 December 2020. It covers seven commodities: cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, soy, wood and rubber, as well as… Read More
Posted by PML Africa on 29 April 2026
Brand protection work is often measured by what gets seized. The raid, the numbers, the photographs of confiscated goods stacked in a warehouse. These moments are visible, dramatic and easy to communicate. What comes after is quieter, less documented and just as important. Read More
Posted by PML Africa on 28 April 2026
At PML Africa, our work is driven by more than technical expertise, investigative tools, or methodologies. It is driven by people. Behind every investigation, intelligence report, enforcement action, or advisory engagement stands a team of dedicated professionals whose commitment, integrity, and adaptability make our work possible. Our teams operate in… Read More
Posted by PML Africa on 21 February 2026
The Europol Intellectual Property Crime Conference 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria opened with a strong call to action, led by welcoming remarks from Mr. Daniel Mitov, Minister of Interior of the Republic of Bulgaria. From the outset, the tone was clear: intellectual property crime is no longer a niche enforcement issue,… Read More
Posted by PML Africa on 17 February 2026
