• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• A description of reproduction, diet, nematode infection and sexualdimorphism in Agama anchietae and Pedioplains indata undata (Reptilia: Lacertilia) in Namibia 

  Buiswalelo, Bertha N. (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The objectives of this study were to describe reproduction, diet, nematode infection and sexual dimorphism in Agama anchietae and Pedioplanis undata undata, two Namibian lizard species with wide geographic distributions ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• The influence of temporal changes in biomass of brown mussel Perna Perna on abundance of ambient macrofauna on the central coast of namibia 

  Haingura, Innocent Haingura (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Like terrestrial systems, marine ecosystems are constantly impacted upon by conditions arising from anthropogenically modified abiotic environments, climate change, as well as biotic agents. Marine mussels are widely ...
• Application of bioaugmentation to improve nitrification at the Gammams Wastewater Treatment Plant 

  Kavikairiua, Ngajozikue Kuhepa (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Namibia is among the driest countries in the world, and with the current drought that the country is experiencing, there is a greater need to provide drinking water not only to Windhoek, but the greater Nation at large. ...
• Detection of Leptospira and seasonal prevalence of fleas collected from small mammals in Mukwe constituency, Kavango East region of Namibia 

  Kapia, Saima (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Biotic and abiotic factors can alter the abundance and community composition of mammals and in turn that of associated parasites. The aim of the study was to measure the impact of climatic variables (temperature and relative ...
• Prevalence, antibiotic resistance trends, virulence and effect of some medicinal plants on Staphylococcus froms school children in the Mariental district, Namibia 

  Walter, Sunette (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The main aim of this study was to investigate potentially pathogenic community-associated staphylococci in school children. Objectives were: To determine the prevalence of nasal Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative ...
• 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 ...

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