Guiding Purpose
N’KUMI was founded on a bold vision: to connect people, ideas, and resources to regenerate the planet, build inclusive economies, and restore nature, uplifting communities while shaping a just, sustainable future.
Our Dual Mission
Helping Businesses Do Better
We help businesses grow sustainably and equitably by combining creative thinking, emerging technologies, and regenerative solutions that place people, planet, and prosperity at the core.
Connecting People and Places
We connect communities, companies, and experts to exchange knowledge, solve real-world challenges, and scale meaningful impact.
CORE VALUES
INTEGRITY
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and responsibility in all our actions.
PURPOSE-DRIVEN IMPACT
We believe that every action, whether economic, social, or environmental, should create value that uplifts both people and the planet.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We take ownership of our commitments and measure our success through the impact we create.
RESPECT FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE
We honour people and planet in every decision we make, recognising both as essential to regeneration and prosperity.
PASSION WITH PURPOSE
We lead with heart and mind, driven by deep purpose and a commitment to meaningful change.
COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE
We build inclusive, cross-sector partnerships that foster shared learning and collective action.
GLOBAL MINDSET, LOCAL ACTION
We work across cultures and borders while grounding our solutions in local knowledge, needs, and realities.
MAKE IT REAL
We turn bold ideas into real-world impact—co-creating solutions that are practical, tested, and transformative.
Our Team
Founder and
CEO
MUHETI NYANKY MBAZIMA
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Muheti leads the organisation’s global strategy and is the principal architect of its regenerative business model and cross-continental partnerships.
CO-FOUNDER AND ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE EXECUTIVE
Cládia I. Pinheiro
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Cláudia oversees financial management, funding strategy, and impact finance models, ensuring alignment with long-term sustainability and growth goals.
Co-Founder and Organisational Strategy Executive
MPUME MOSHOESHOE
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Mpumé steers internal strategy, governance, and ESG integration across all services and business missions, combining systemic thinking with deep expertise in organisational development.
Co-Founder & Marketing
and
Impact Architect
Rodney Knotts
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Rodney directs the design of N’KUMI’s marketing as a fundamental business strategy—positioning the brand for global influence, shaping its narrative architecture, and aligning purpose with market growth, strategic partnerships, and measurable impact.
CO-FOUNDER & HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS (Mozambique & South Africa)
Nuno Calú
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Nuno leads business development and operational coordination in Southern Africa, building local partnerships and scaling N’KUMI’s Living Labs across Mozambique and South Africa.
Green
Projects
Associate
Björn Martin
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Green Projects Advisor And Stakeholder Engagement (Mozambique)
Eugénia Chissano
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Eugénia supports the design and delivery of green projects, advises on sustainability strategy, and fosters strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure inclusive, community-aligned impact.