• Metaphors and meaning in the editorials of the New Era newspaper, 2016: a linguistic exploration 

  Iizyenda, Naitsikile Ndategako (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Metaphors enrich a language and help people understand abstract or unfamiliar content. By linking abstract information to a concrete concept, it becomes easier for people to understand the information. This thesis is an ...
• An analysis of women representation in the security sector: a case study of the Namibian Defence Force 

  Shikomba, Tangeni (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The Constitution of The Republic of Namibia Article 10 guarantees equality before the law and the right to non-discrimination on the basis of sex. Therefore, the Namibian government through an Act of Parliament devoted all ...
• The effect of fiscal policy on capital flight in Namibia 

  Undji, Valdemar Joào (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Capital flight continues to be of great concern in many developing countries and Namibia is not an exception. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of fiscal policy on capital flight in Namibia for the period, ...
• Investigating the portrayal of social issues in Namibian post-independence poetry written in English 

  Mushonga, Mercy Chiruvo (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The main focus of this thesis was to examine how social issues are conceived and articulated in a representative selection of Namibian post-independence poetry written in English. Couched on and guided by socio-historicism ...
• The impact of International computer driving licence training on the use of information and communication technologies in the classrooms by teachers in the Zambezi region 

  Kacelo, Patrick Muyau (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The Namibian government, through Ministry of Basic Education, Arts and Culture chose ICDL training as a pathway for equipping teachers with basic ICT literacy skills. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact ...
• An investigation into challenges facing the Internal Audit function in Namibia 

  Kapepo, Shali Dama Omwene (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Internal auditing function is the corner stone of internal controls in an organization. Despite the existence of internal audit function in the public sector of Namibia, its effectiveness remains a challenge due to challenges ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients diagnosed with Tuberculosis related to Tuberculosis treatment adherence in Keetmanshoop district, Namibia 

  Kateta, Elizabeth (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Ensuring that patients in chronic care and treatment such as tuberculosis adhere to medications has implications for their quality of life, health care costs and society at large. The purpose of this study was to assess ...
• An investigation of the relationship between financial development and economic growth in Namibia 

  Kinyondo, Sylvia (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The study investigates the relationship between financial development and economic growth in Namibia. It employed an auto-regression distributive lag modelling approach on quarterly data for the period 1995 to 2014. The ...
• A study of the pre-independence psychological experiences of the Namibian children of the liberation struggle 

  Kaxuxuena, Ndinelao Twahangana (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Namibia has a long history of colonialism and apartheid (racial segregation) which resulted in the liberation struggle to free the country and its people. The independence of Namibia in 1990 witnessed the voluntary ...
• Food innsecurity and quality of life in informal settlements of Katutura, Windhoek, Namibia 

  Mbongo, Laina Tulipomwene (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Globally, with rapid urbanization in most cities of the World, more people are now living in urban areas than in rural areas. The housing backlog coupled with a shortage of housing subsidies means that for many there is ...
• An investigation of liguistic cross-pollination between English and Silozi among Silozi speakers at tertiary institutions in Windhoek 

  Silume, Morgan Simataa (University of Namibia, 2017)

  This study critically investigated linguistic cross-pollination, or linguistic inter-influence, that took place when two mutually unintelligible languages (Silozi and English) came into contact for an extended period of ...
• Phytochemical analysis, radical scavenging and anti-microbial activity of the leaves of Gomphocarpus fruticosus 

  Maguraushe, Kadzashe Arnold (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Gomphocarpus fruticosus is a wild plant that belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family and has many traditional uses. The plant has demonstrated by this study a significant level of microbial and phytochemical activity; the ...
• Seasonal transboundary movements of Cape Hake (Merluccious Capensis) across the western coast of southern Africa 

  Kapula, Veronica Kaleinasho (University of Namibia, 2018)

  This study was conducted to investigate the patterns of genetic differentiation of Cape hake (Merluccius capensis) across Southern Africa, using eight nuclear microsatellite markers to understand the seasonal movements of ...
• Loss of identity and racial melancholy in Nadine Gordimer's burger's daughter and Zakes MDA's The Madonna of excelsior 

  Kavari, Ricardo (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Loss of identity and racial melancholy are essential in a postcolonial Namibia; the feeling of not belonging is brought to the fore in this study. This thesis is an exploration of racial melancholy and loss of identity in ...
• Investigating the effectiveness of a community based approach towards solid waste management in Windhoek's Okahandja Park 

  Ndhlovu, Lungile Natasha (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Solid waste management is a challenge across the globe due to the increasing diversity of waste characteristics and lack of effective implementation of consistent waste policies accompanied by changing lifestyles, increased ...
• An investigation into defaulted student accounts receivable at the University of Namibia 

  Shilongo, Rosa M. (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Tertiary education has become increasingly important, and is seen nearly everywhere as the engine of every country‘s economic growth. Despite the universal importance of tertiary education, fundamental financial problems, ...
• Characterization of starch accumulation in storage root of Marama (Tylosema Esculentum) 

  Hamunyela, Maria H. (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Starch is of substantial industrial significance for food and non-food uses. Plant roots and tubers such as potato and cassava are rich in starch and they are among the sources of starch for food consumption and industrial ...
• Investigating the causes of resignations of detectives from the criminal investigation division of the Namibia Police Force in Windhoek 

  Namweya, Absalom (University of Namibia, 2017)

  This study sought to investigate the causes of resignations and inter-ministerial transfers from the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID); to determine the effects of resignations and inter-ministerial transfers on ...
• Sanitation in a post-apartheid capital city: Windhoek in the age of accelerated growth 

  Kasote, Dickson Mabanja (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Sanitation is a social issue. Waterborne sanitation is associated with human dignity and alternative sanitation systems such as dry toilets are considered an option for poor black people hence they face high levels of ...
• The effect of HIV status disclosure and non-disclosure on the psychosocial wellbeing, adherence levels and treatment outcomes of adolescents on highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) at Katututra State Hospital, Namibia 

  Tjituka, Francina (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Background: With the advent and wide availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), HIV- infected children are currently living health lives and growing into adulthood. There has been mounting evidence on ...
• Exploring apartheid and the erasure of an African identity: a critical analysis of athol fugards's 'Sizwe Banzi is dead' and Master Harold and the boys 

  Mabuku, Flora Likezo (University of Namibia, 2018)

  This study critically examines how apartheid and the erasure of an African’s identity are presented in ‘Master Harold’ …and the Boys and ‘Sizwe Bansi is Dead’. Purposive sampling was employed since the selected plays ...
• Psychological distress, anxiety, and depression of men living with Prostate Cancer in Windhoek 

  Mwafufya, Atty Twahafifwa (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The study employed a correlational survey research design. The study aimed at understanding the relationship between psychological distress, anxiety and depression among men (N=64) suffering from prostate cancer. Participants ...
• Assessing the impact of videos in promoting learners' English second language comprehension and listening in Omusati region 

  Mwaamukange, Gerson Hafeni Pelao (University of Namibia, 2018)

  This study assessed a learning environment where learners were exposed to authentic and rich language input, and it has shed light on the use of multimedia pedagogies in second language (SL) teaching. By using videos, the ...
• An analysis of the literary representation of the causes and effects of family disintegration in memory Chirere' selected short stories from the antrology Somewhere in this country 

  Sibanda, Rumbidzai (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The thesis explores the literary representation of the causes and effects of family disintegration in Memory Chirere’s selected short stories namely “Keresenzia”, “Beautiful children”, “An Old Man, Eyes of a Buck”, “Plastic ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients regarding coronary artery disease at the cardiac clinics in Windhoek, Namibia 

  De Klerk, Justa F. (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Phenomena such as urbanisation and individual traits such as health literacy, affect people’s exposure and vulnerability to coronary artery disease risk factors. Namibia, as a developing country, is no exception. Although ...
• Knowledge, attitutes and practices of medical doctors on pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation in Khomas region, Namibia 

  Naikaku, Ester Ndapandula (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Smoking is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases and remains a significant public health challenge in many lower and middle income countries (LMIC). Inspite that smoking cessation (SC) pharmacotherapy significantly ...
• Exploring male and female voices in the reporting of gender-based violence in the Namibin media 

  Kamaya, Walters Mashazi (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Considering the efforts to resolve the societal phenomenon of violence against women, universal in all countries, information, awareness-raising and the role of the media are regarded as key targets. According to the ...
• Assessment of woody plant and grass competitive interactions using reciprocal transplants along a rainfall gradient in Namibian savannas 

  Ndunge, Cecilia I. (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Savannas are mainly characterised by co-existence of woody and herbaceous vegetation. In Namibia, savannas occupy about 64% of the country’s land area. They are characterised by the arid to semi-arid climatic conditions ...
• Project-based learning for Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate ordinary Algebra in selected senior secondary schools in Kavango West region in Namibia 

  Mukelabai, Robert Lusungo (University of Namibia, 2018)

  This study investigated the effects of Project-Based Learning (PBL) for Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) algebra in selected senior secondary schools in Kavango West region. The study employed a ...
• Novice teachers' experiences in their first year of teaching after initial training: a case of novice teachers in Ompundja circuit in Oshana educational region in Namibia 

  Uushona, Roiny (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The main purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of novice teachers in their first year of teaching after the initial training in schools in Ompundja Circuit (OC), Oshana Educational Region (OER) of Namibia. ...

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