Four additional people were selected at the AGM on November 25, 2022 to serve on the NOA Board: Vera Corry, Selma Nasheya, Penny Haufiku, and Daniela Camarate de Campos
Eckhart Förtsch (Vice-chairperson) Represents producers |
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Producer - Farm Olifantwater West Producer of organic livestock, vegetables E-mail: eckhart.fortsch@gmail.com |
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Sanet Brundyn (Treasurer) Represents consumers |
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Honors in Consumer Science, University of Stellenbosch Qualification in Clinical Nutrition & Supplementation - Australia Owned an organic shop and was involved in organic markets - South Africa. Co-founder of Slow Food Movement Stellenbosch - South Africa. E-mail: sanet.brundyn@gmail.com |
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Mareike Aufderheide-Voigts (Chairperson) Represents producers |
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Producer on Farm Krumhuk - coordination of organic vegetable garden and chickens. Employee of CERES GmbH (Germany) 3rd party organic certification for EU organic, NOP and JAS (country coordination South Africa, evaluation officer, inspector) B.Sc Organic Agriculture, M.Sc. Sustainable international Agriculture with a focus on organic agriculture from University of Kassel, Germany. E-mail: mareike@adheide.de |
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Dirk Bockmuhl Represents consumers and producers |
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Certified Permaculture design consultant B.Sc. (Hons) Natural Resources Management (Nature Conservation), Namibia University of Science and Technology M.Sc. Biology - Ecology and Conservation, Uppsala University (Sweden) E-mail: dirkbockmuhl@yahoo.com |
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Johannes Temapo Negongo Represents consumers and producers |
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Horticulture teacher Producer of fruits and vegetables Email: negongojm@gmail.com |
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Selma Nasheya Represents agripreneurs & consumers |
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Sustainability Advocate and budding urban agricultural entrepreneur & supporting the Krumhuk team MBA Sustainable Development & Management, Nalanda University PGDip Sustainable Food systems, Stellenbosch University B.Sc. (Hons) Natural Resources Conservation & Management (Aquatic Sciences), UNAM Founder of Mehafo Sustainable Solutions Email:mehafoinfo@gmail.com |
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Vera Corry (Secretary) Represents consumers & Producers |
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Vera comes from a background in biology and wildlife conservation and has developed a keen interest in organic agriculture and agroecology over the past few years as a means of safeguarding the environment and land that we depend on. In April 2022, Vera joined the Namibian Nature Foundation under the Sustainable Agriculture Programme and has been supporting NOA’s activities through the KHSA project. Email:agric@nnf.org.na |
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Jacobina Penny Lumambo Sustainability, Business and Creative thinking |
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Jacobina Lumambo, an advocate for organic gardening and sustainable entrepreneurship, has emerged from a personal journey battling endometriosis, discovering the healing potential of organic practices. Her urban garden in Windhoek and the establishment of Taatsu's Garden signify her commitment to combatting food waste and fostering self-sufficiency. With no formal agricultural training, Jacobina’s entrepreneurial journey has focused on transforming surplus produce into nutrient-rich products. Email:jplumambo@gmail.com |