The people behind the work
Our Team
Decades of combined expertise across environmental science, hydrogeology, surveying, and occupational health.
Eco-Wise Environmental Consulting CC is supported by a core team of qualified professionals whose combined experience spans environmental impact assessment, hydrogeology, GIS mapping, surveying, and occupational health and safety across Namibia and the wider region.
Our people
Meet the Team
Ruth Mutyavaviri
Environmental Consultant
- —Masters in Environmental Engineering (Water)
- —BSc (Hons) Geography & Environmental Science
Ruth brings 8 years of experience and has certified nearly 100 EIAs and EMPs in Namibia across construction, mining, energy, and waste management sectors. She handles project management from planning through to completion.
Bernard Mazarire
Surveyor / GIS & Environmental Mapping Specialist
- —BSc in Survey and Geomatics
With 10 years of experience, Bernard is proficient in ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, ILWIS Manifold, and AutoCAD. He leads all surveying, drone, and GIS mapping work for the firm.
Key Projects
- Jwaneng Mine (Botswana)
- LAPCAS project
- SABONA monument establishment
Success Mapwanyire
Environmental Consultant
- —BEd in Environmental Science
- —Masters in Agroforestry (in progress)
Success has 25 years of experience in environmental health and assessments. He leads the final document review process for all submitted reports.
Professor Benjamin Mapani
Environmental Consultant / Hydrogeologist Specialist
- —PhD in Fluid Flow
Prof. Mapani brings 35 years of expertise in mining, geology, and environmental projects, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications. He provides specialist hydrogeological input across the firm's most complex projects.
Key Projects
- Erongo Uranium Province Strategic Environmental Assessment
- Environmental Assessment of Mining Districts in Namibia
- OKACOM cross-boundary aquifer study (Angola/Botswana/Namibia)
- Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb evaluation
- Kariba Dam crack repair assessment