• Assessment of the prevalence of pathogenic bacteria in street vended ready-to-eat meats in Windhoek, Namibia 

  Wetuhafifa, Shiningeni D. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  While street vended ready-to-eat meats provide a source of readily available and nutritious meals for the consumers, there is a concern for their safety and microbiological quality. The prevalence of E. coli, Salmonella, ...
• Ethnobotany and bioactivity of medicinal plants used to treat symptoms associated with gastro-intestinal infections in Namibia 

  Mulyangote, Lisanza T. (University of Namibia, 2016)

  goal of the study was to determine the plants used in Namibia to treat symptoms linked to gastro-intestinal tract infections (GITI) and to verify their antimicrobial activity. An ethnobotanical survey was conducted to ...
• Abundance and diversity of microalgae in freshwater eutrophic systems of Namibia and optimization of lipid and biomass production in Nannochloropsis Limnetica 

  Garus-Oas, Carol H. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Namibia is one of the driest countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, and man-made dams play an important role on salvaging water. These dams are however periodically frequented by microalgae blooms that pose devastating effects ...
• The genetic diversity of Pennisetum Glaucum (L.) R BR. (Pearl Millet) Landraces in Namibia 

  Mcbenedict, Billy M. (University of Namibia, 2015)

  The current Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. cultivars in Namibia have overall poor performance and this poses a threat to the nation's food security because this crop is staple for over 70% of the Namibian population. The ...
• Ethnopharmacological assessement of Guibourtia Coleosperma and Diospyros Chamaethamnus extracts as elaternative treatment options for Malaria 

  Du Preez, Iwanette C. (University of Namibia, 2016)

  Malaria, a parasitic infectious disease, remains one of the world’s foremost health concerns, even more so in developing countries. Much progress has been made in fighting the disease, particularly in Southern Africa where ...
• An investigation of the In Vitro anti-cancer properties of Acanthosicyos Naudinianus Fockeaangustifolia, cf Salvadora Persia and Nymania Capensis from Hardap and //Karas regions of Namibia 

  Stuurmann, Hatago A. (University of Namibia, 2016)

  Cancer has become a global health burden accounting for about 8.2 million deaths every year worldwide. Cancer patients or people, who experience symptoms similar to that of cancer in Namibia’s rural settings, may endure ...
• Identification and characterization of beneficial microbiota in beef biltong from Namibia Central regions 

  Angula, Maria A. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Microbiota associated with beef biltong has not been assessed in Namibia and there is limited data in the literature describing the presence and role of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in biltong products which is involved in ...
• Assessment of mistletoe - host interactions in a highland savanna in Windhoek, Namibia 

  Amutenya, Aili T. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Mistletoes have detrimental effects in ecosystems where they occur. Mistletoes negatively reduce the growth of the host plants and increase the chance of tree mortality. Apart from tree mortality, infected trees suffer ...
• Assessment of carbon stock and selected soil fertility indicators in a bush encroached savanna at Erichsfelde farm, Namibia 

  Shifa, Rufina I. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Bush encroachment is a form of land degradation common predominantly in semi-arid areas of the world. The resulting habitat degradation and loss of resource productivity make bush encroachment a serious environmental and ...
• Investigation into the risk factors for Malaria transmission in the Omusati region 

  Haindongo, Erastus H. (University of Namibia, 2016)

  Namibia has achieved great success in the reduction of malaria case numbers from over 500 per 1000 population in 2000 to between 1 -2 per 1000 population in 2013 (MoHSS-NVDCP, 2009). The gains in the reduction of malaria ...
• Phylogenetic and mycochemical characterization of Trametes species from Northern Namibia 

  Ueitele, Isabella S. (University of Namibia, 2016)

  The objectives of this study were to confirm for the first time, the identity of Trametes mushrooms from Northern Namibia and then to generate information on local uses and bioactive compounds of these Trametes species. ...
• Phytochemical screening and antibacterial testing of selected Namibian medicinal plants against laboratory and clinical bacteria that cause Diarrhoea 

  Iikasha, Albertina M. (University of Namibia, 2016)

  Medicinal plants are rich in a wide variety of bioactive compounds associated with various ailments; including antibacterial activity and some of them have been used worldwide in traditional settings to treat diarrheal ...
• Genetic analysis of Ximenia Americana under natural conditions 

  Ekandjo, Annastasia (University of Namibia, 2015)

  Cross-species hybridization approaches have been used for genetic analysis of species that do not have complete genome arrays available. The study used the cross-species DNA-DNA hybridization approach to characterize Ximenia ...
• Diversity and distribution of Tylosema esculentum (Marama bean) endophytic bacteria communities in Omitara, Harnas and Otjinene, eastern Namibia 

  Uzabakiriho, Jean D. (University of Namibia, 2016)

  Tylosema esculentum is a nutritious drought avoiding plant endemic to the Kalahari Desert. Our study assessed the density, diversity and distribution of endophytic microbial community structures associated with leaves, ...
• Antioxidant activities, phytochemical, and micro-nutrients analysis of African Moringa (Moringa Ovalifolla) 

  Ananias, Natalia K. (University of Namibia, 2015)

  Moringa ovalifolia (African Moringa) is endemic to southern Africa, and it is distributed from southern to central Namibia to south western Angola. At the moment, little is documented on the phytochemical content, ...
• Evaluation of selected Namibian ethno-medicinal plants for anti-HIV properties 

  Hedimbi, Marius (University of Namibia, 2015)

  Namibian ethno-medicinal plants have not yet been evaluated for their efficacy in inhibiting the activities of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) reverse transcriptase (RT) and their toxicological effects to mammalian cells ...
• Identification of individual cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) represented in a sample collection, combining non-invasive genetic and camera-trapping techniques 

  Mhuulu, Lusia (University of Namibia, 2015)

  Namibia holds the largest free-ranging population of cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) in the world, a population estimated to be about 3,000 adult individuals. The cheetah is an elusive species living at low densities, ...
• Evaluation of Loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification as a diagnostic tool for malaria in reactive case detection in Namibia 

  Tambo, Munyaradzi (University of Namibia, 2015)

  Malaria, the disease, is a clinical diagnosis that is caused by Plasmodium parasites and is spread through the bites by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Malaria is a health concern in temperate tropical areas, but a ...
• Domestication in Marama bean (Tylosema Esculentum): Agronomy, phenotypic and molecular characterization for its improvement 

  Takundwa, Mutsa M. (University of Namibia, 2014)

  Marama bean [Tylosema esculentum (Burchell) Schreiber] belongs to the family Fabaceae and is a candidate for domestication in arid zones. It is indigenous to the Kalahari regions of Southern Africa thriving in low nutrient ...
• Microbial ecology of anaerobic carbon mineralization in Namibian shelf sediments 

  Julies, Elsabe M. (2007)

  http://elib.suub.uni-bremen.de/peid=D00010912

  This PhD thesis is an essential component of the 'Namibia Gas' (NAMIBGAS) project, which aims to improve the understanding of the rate and fluxes of hydrogen sulfide and methane to the sediment surface and into the water ...
• Molecular characterization of rodent- and-shrew-borne viruses and the prevalence and intensity of infestation of small mammal fleas, in Namibia 

  Hoveka, Julia (University of Namibia, 2015)

  Small mammals host diverse communities of both ectoparasites (e.g. fleas and ticks) and endoparasites (e.g. bacteria and viruses). Some parasites are vectors of diseases that infect both humans and wildlife. The main ...
• Assessment of body condition of African elephants (Loxodonta Africana) in northeast of Etosha national park, Namibia: How it relates to strongyle parasite egg counts and nutritional value of feed 

  Brumfitt, Kaatri N. (University of Namibia, 2015)

  Elephants like most animals have different body condition, which in many cases is usually a reflection of their body fat content, food availability, presence or absence of diseases or disorders. Body condition in elephants ...
• Trophic relationships of prey species (Etrumeus Whiteheadi, Myctophidae and Sepia) and their predators (Merluccius Capensis, Merluccius Paradoxus, Lophius Vomerinus andTrachurus Capensis) off Namibia 

  Erasmus, Victoria N. (University of Namibia, 2015)

  This study was conducted in Namibian waters that forms part of the Benguela current ecosystem. This upwelling-driven ecosystem supports high abundances of fish species, some of which have been the backbone of Namibian ...
• Habitat suitability and recommendation for the reintroduction of the European pond Turtle Emys Orbicularis (Lininnaeus 1975) to the area of community interest "Locknitztal" in Brandenburg (Germany) 

  Merz, Kathleen (University of Namibia, 2007)

  The European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) is one of the most endangered vertebrate species in Germany. The species conservation programme “Europäische Sumpfschildkröte”, which was initiated in 1993 / 94, deals with the ...
• A taxonomic, ecological and nutritional study of Porphyra Capensis Kutzing population from the Namibian coast 

  Kavishe, Devota (University of Namibia, 2015)

  The Namibian Porphyra capensis Kützing was studied as very little was known of its taxonomy, ecology, phylogeny or nutritional status. It was hypothesized that it was phlogenetically related to the South African P. capensis ...
• A study of the immunity to malaria among the San people in the Tsumeb area of Oshikoto and Kavango regions of Namibia 

  Amoo, Chipo C. (University of Namibia, 2014)

  The San people are indigenous minorities in Namibia that are known for their hunting and gathering lifestyle. From personal observations, discussions, interviews, raw data from Tsintsabis clinic and results obtained from ...
• Environmental factors associated with Juttadinteria albata (L. Bolus) L. Bolus, population structure and assessment of its performance in trial planting at Sendelingsdrift mine 

  Nauyoma, Lineekelaomwene T. (2015)

  Juttadinteria albata is a leaf succulent plant species endemic to the southern Namib in the Succulent Karoo in Sendelingsdrif near the Orange River. The proposed strip mining for diamonds at NAMDEB‟s new Sendelingsdrif ...
• Dust bathing behaviours of Elephants, Zebras and Wildebeest and the potential risk of inhalational anthrax in Etosha National Park 

  Barandongo, Zoe R. (2015)

  Bacillus anthracis is a soil-borne bacterium and the causative agent of the disease anthrax which commonly infects herbivorous animals. The disease is transmitted via three routes of infection: ingestion, cutaneous or ...
• Assessment of the quantiferon TB gold in-tube test for the diagnosis pulmonary tuberculosis in Namibian patients 

  Nelongo, Josefina N. (2015)

  Namibia had a tuberculosis (TB) case notification rate of 589 per 100 000 population in 2010. TB diagnostic methods, especially the conventional microbial culture to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis), ...
• Establishment of woody savannah species on various mined substrates: toward rehabilitating self sustaining plant communities at Navachab Gold mine 

  Haimbili, Emalia N. (2015)

  For many years mining has been a vital component of the development of many countries. Although an important income generator, mining is one of the factors that affect biodiversity and ecosystems.There is an increase in ...

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