• Factors related to environmental barriers experienced by persons with and without disabilities in diverse African settings 

  Visagie, Surona; Eide, Arne H.; Dyrstad, Karin; Mannan, Hasheem; Swartz, Leslie; Schneider, Marguerite; Mji, Gubela; Munthali, Alister; Khogali, Mustafa; Van Rooy, Gert; Hem, Karl-Gerhard; MacLanchlan, Malcolm (2017)

  This paper explores differences in experienced environmental barriers between individuals with and without disabilities and the impact of additional factors on experienced environmental barriers. Data was collected in ...
• Studying sexuality: LGBTI experiences in institutions of higher education in Southern Africa 

  Nduna, I.; Mthombeni, A.; Mavhandu-Mudzusi, A.H.; Mogotsi, Immaculate (2017)

  Although there are several studies internationally on gender and sexual orientation diversity, these are limited in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). This special issue contains articles written from ...
• Native recruiters’ activities along the Kavango river boundary in north-east Namibia, 1925-1943 

  Likuwa, Kletus M.; SHiweda, Napandulwe (2018)

  The article examines the activities of native recruiters along the Kavango River boundary. Native recruiters (NRs) were local people appointed by an Assistant Native Commissioner (ANC) of Rundu on behalf of the Northern ...
• The effects of ‘Geometry sketchpad’ on grade 12 learners’ performance in Geometry 

  Kanandjebo, Leena N.; Ngololo, Elizabeth Ndeukumwa (2017)

  Learners at Grade 12 level persistently show a weak conceptual understanding of geometric concepts (DNEA, 2011, 2012, 2014). The study was guided by Bruner’s (1960) Constructivist Theory, using Understanding by Design ...
• Provision of integrated early childhood development in Namibia: Are we on the right track? 

  Kamara, Elizabeth Ngololo; Kasanda, Choshi D.; Van Rooy, Gert (2018)

  The provision of Integrated Early Childhood Development (IECD) positively impacts children’s futures physically, cognitively, emotionally and socially. The assessment sought to inform intervention programs to improve the ...
• The impact of green schemes on the livelihood of communities in the Kavango region, Namibia 

  Isala, Sophia M.; Mburu, David M.; Likuwa, Kletus M. (2016)

  Agricultural production in the dry lands is limited by inadequate rainfall to grow crops but irrigated agriculture increases crop yields for food security and economic benefits to the community. The irrigation projects in ...
• Combining survey data, GIS and qualitative interviews in the analysis of health service access for persons with disabilities 

  Eide, Arne H.; Dyrstad, Karin; Muthali, Alister; Van Rooy, Gert; Braathen, Stine H.; Halvorsen, Thomas; Persendt, Frans C.; Mvula, Peter; Rod, Jan Ketil (2018)

  Background: Equitable access to health services is a key ingredient in reaching health for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. So far, research on access to health services in low- and middle-income ...
• Monitoring groundwater quality in a Namibian rural settlement 

  Lewis, Earl; Claasen, Tiffany (2018)

  Drinking water in rural areas is often contaminated due to poor sanitation practices, which cause problems such as diarrhea, polio and cholera. Rural water quality is a critical issue in Namibia because a great deal of the ...
• Using Benthic macro-invertebrates to assess ecological status of the Arbuga river in the, Sengiley Mountains, national park, Russia 

  Lewis, Earl (2016)

  The objective of this study was to assess water quality of the Arbuga River in one of the National Parks in Russia, which is under severe stress from anthropogenic activities, using benthic macro-invertebrates as biological ...
• Perception of farmers on conservation agriculture for climate change adaptation in Namibia 

  Taapopi, M.; Kamwi, J.M.; Siyambango, Nguza (2018)

  Traditional cultivation methods in Namibia are characterised by cultivating the same type of crops persistently on the same piece of land, using a disc or mouldboard plough with minimal to no fertilizer application. This ...
• Constitutionalism and principles of economic order. Examining Namibia’s ‘mixed economy’ and the economic asylum of neoliberalism 

  Amupanda, Job S. (2017)

  While a number of studies exist on the causes and impact of the inequality, poverty and unemployment in which the majority of Namibians are trapped, very few, if any, of these studies examine the role and place of the ...
• Denk Xiaoping and the Chinese developmental state: lessons for Namibia 

  Amupanda, Job S. (2016)

  At the centre of China's radical economic, social and technological transformation was the statesman Deng Xiaoping. Africa-China relations generally date back to the days of African struggles against colonialism and ...
• Who is in the ‘‘We’’? interrogating the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and youth political participation 

  Amupanda, Job S. (2018)

  Most analyses of the African Union (AU) have focused on the politics of the state and the presidents. There are very few analyses that have focused on aspects such as youth development. The point of departure for this ...
• Pre-colonial and postcolonial identity formations in Namibia: an exploration of the origin of Nehale lyaMpingana’s dualism 

  Amupanda, Job S. (2018)

  Nehale lyaMpingana is not only one of the best-known historical figures in Aandonga history, he is one of the most celebrated figures in the history of anti-colonialism in Namibia. Despite being such a well-known historical ...
• The experiences of mothers during the hospitalisation of their low birth weight babies in Neonatal unit at Windhoek Central Hospital Windhoek Khomas region Namibia 

  Shiweda, Ndahafa Annashitasia; Amukugo, Hans J. (2018)

  The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experience of mothers during the hospitalisation of their low birth weight (LBW) babies in neonatal unit Windhoek Central Hospital, Khomas region, Namibia. A ...
• Experience of students Nurses regarding caring of mothers’ undergone Caesarean section at postnatal ward at Katutura State Hospital 

  Shikalepo, Fransina Ndapewa; Amukugo, Hans Justus (2018)

  The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of second year University of Namibia nursing students regarding caring of mothers’ undergone caesarean section at postnatal ward at Katutura state ...
• Knowledge and attitude of patients in relation to the primarry health care services provided by nurse at Okuryanagava Health Centre 

  Ndanyengwa, Thadeus Rejoice; Amukugo, Hans J. (2018)

  The purpose of this study was to assess and determine the knowledge levels and attitude of patient with regards to the health services provided by nurses at Okuryangava heath centre. The study employed a quantitative and ...
• The experiences of mothers and caregivers on feeding practices of children under the age of five years with undernutrition in Oshikoto region, Namibia 

  Amukugo, Hans J.; Shilunga, Anna Panduleni (2018)

  Background: Undernutrition in children under the age of five years is prevalent in the developing countries which increase the risk of morbidity and mortality among such age group. Lack of information related to nutrition ...
• Emergency trolley’s contents and records: Audit study at maternity sections, state hospitals, Windhoek, Namibia 

  Manetti, Benjamin Klass Sebulon; Amukugo, Hans J.; Shilunga, Anna Panduleni (2018)

  The purpose of the study sought to assess and evaluate the contents and records of the emergency trolley in the maternity section of the state hospitals in Windhoek, Namibia. A quantitative and descriptive research design ...
• Experiences of University of Namibia nursing students on needle stick injuries: a qualitative study 

  Amukugo, Hans J.; Shitokelwa, Titus H.N.; Nuuyoma, Vistolina (2018)

  Objectives: The objective of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of University of Namibia nursing students on needle stick injuries. Methods: A qualitative exploratory was used. Unstructured individual ...
• Leveraging social inclusion through the impact of customer services quality on organizational performance at a selected Commercial Bank in Namibia 

  Uahengo, Simeon Panduleni; Shihomeka, Sadrag P. (2018)

  This paper investigated the impact of customer services quality on the organizational performance at a selected commercial Bank in Namibia as a social inclusion driver for economic growth within the banking sector. The ...
• Investigating the factors influencing patient satisfaction at a Private Medical Centre in northern Namibia 

  Moyo, Enos; Shihomeka, Sadrag P.; Chirimbana, Moses (2018)

  The aim of this study was to investigate factors affecting patient satisfaction at a private medical centre in Northern Namibia. The study was guided by the following objectives: to explore the factors affecting patients’ ...
• Learning from students’ experiences of microteaching for numeracy education and learning support: a case study at University of Namibia, Southern campus 

  Albin, Simon; Shihomeka, Sadrag P. (2017)

  The purpose of this study was to investigate, reflect and learn from experiences of undertaking microteaching in a Numeracy Education and Learning Support class of 153 students studying Diploma in Junior Primary Education ...
• Nursing and radiography students' perceptions on their wellbeing at the School of Nursing, university of Namibia 

  Small, Louis F.; Pretorius, Louise; Walters, A.; Kuugongelwa, S.; De Villiers, E.; Amakali, Kristofina; Anyolo, Epafras; Bampton, Elizabeth L.; Brinkman, C.; Nelumbu, Lucia N. (2016)

  This paper discusses a report of perception of wellbeing among nursing and radiography students at the School of Nursing of the University of Namibia. A mixed method of descriptive, analytical quantitative and qualitative ...
• Bacteriological quality and safety of raw beef from selected outlets in Windhoek (Namibia) 

  Nkandi, Johannes (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Inappropriate slaughtering and retail operations can compromise food safety specifically in densely populated areas like informal markets. The bacteriological quality and prevalence of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli ...
• Appropriate harvesting stage of sweet-sterm sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) cultivar for optimum bio-ethanol production in Namibia 

  Asuquo, Sylvester Okon (University of Namibia, 2017)

  There has been growing global concern over dwindling fossil fuel supply. This development has led to increased interest in exploration of alternative energy sources, especially bio-fuel. Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), ...
• Assessing the current status of local floodplain fisheries in the Okavango river, Kavango region, Namibia 

  Kangausaru, Michael (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Globally, floodplains are acknowledged as hydrologically important, environmentally sensitive, and ecologically productive ecosystems that perform several natural functions. They provide both cultural and natural services ...
• Behavioral snd socio-demographic factors associated with preterm birth among women who deliver in Public hospitals in Windhoek, Namibia 

  Madlela, Khonzani (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Preterm birth, the birth of an infant prior to 37 completed weeks of gestation is the leading cause of newborn deaths in their first four weeks of life. In addition to its contribution to mortality, preterm birth has ...
• An exploratory study investigating the experiences of adults living with Epilepsy in the Khomas region, Namibia 

  Du Toit, Anina (University of Namibia, 2018)

  This qualitative study explores the experiences of 10 adults with epilepsy (AWE) in the Khomas region of Namibia. The study focuses on the everyday of problems, needs and coping strategies of this population as described ...
• Revenue productivity of the tax system in Namibia 

  Shikongo, Andreas Simaneka (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Namibia depends mainly on tax revenue to finance the budget. This study evaluate the revenue productivity of Namibia’s overall tax system on the basis of estimates of tax buoyancy and tax elasticity, using the quarterly ...

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