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    Factors leading to drug and alcohol use and abuse
    (University of Namibia, 2008) Maree, Maretha
    The abuse of alcohol and drugs can have a serious impact on individuals, families and communities, as well as organizations where people work. There are a variety of socio-economic, psychological and structural factors that can lead to the use or abuse of alcohol and drugs. Recognizing the high rates of alcohol and drug use among Namibians nationally and its potential effects on the workforce, the Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Namdeb) has recently initiated a comprehensive alcohol and drug testing policy, and has subsequently seen a steady decrease in the percentage of workers testing positive. I n further efforts to address substance use and abuse, Namdeb commissioned the Department of Human Sciences at the University of Namibia (UNAM) to undertake a comprehensive, mixed-methods investigation into the factors leading to drug and alcohol use and abuse among its employees. As Oranjemund is currently a remote company town, this research project was expanded to include investigating the factors leading to drug and alcohol use among Namdeb employees and their families, the effects of drug and alcohol use on Namdeb workers, and to evaluate current efforts addressing alcohol and drug use in Oranjemund.
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    Music Theory: Elementary (Level One)
    (F.H Tsoubaloko, 2012) Tsoubaloko, Francois Haipinge
    Music, whether vocal or instrumental is viewed both literally and figuratively as a form of language or speech, with less specifity than the spoken word but possessing shades of meaning and more emotive force. In other words music as a form of language or speech can be written and be read using symbols, which are unique to the field of music.
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    Music Theory: Elementary (Level two)
    (F.H Tsoubaloko, 2012) Tsoubaloko, Francois Haipinge
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    The reading habits/ behaviour and preferences of African children: The Namibian chapter in collaboration with UNISA
    (University of Namibia, 2014) Kirchner, Emma; Alexander, S.; Totemeyer, A.J.
    Readership studies in multilingual countries are challenging. Developing a scientifically acceptable research methodology for the investigation of reading behaviour and preferences of children in multilingual Namibia, was a process fraught with many difficulties, some of which were almost insurmountable. The research team was faced with situations that required the breaking of new ground. Since it has generally been observed that the vast majority of Namibian children have not developed a reading habit and that this situation may be having a detrimental effect on school success, we tried to establish to what extent language, cultural and socio-economic factors may be impacting on the development or non-development of a reading culture. In 2012 fourteen languages were used in 1515 schools as main media of instruction during Grades 1 to 3 (Namibia, Ministry of Education. 2012: 42. Table 17). These fourteen languages also included the minority languages, San (Jul/hoansi), German, Setswana and Sign Language in a few schools. In the upper primary phase, as from Grade 4, students switch to English medium instruction and in addition study one of the Namibian languages as a school subject. In 2012, 55 422 students in Grade 6 were studying a local language as a subject (EMIS 2012. [Education statistic given by Deputy Director]). This is still the situation in 2014 but a curriculum change which entails the extension of mother tongue as medium of instruction has been announced by the Ministry of Education to be implemented as from 2015 (see section 2.1 in this regard).
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    The rituals and dance of Namibia: Historical background and manifestation
    (F.H Tsoubaloko, 2013) Tsoubaloko, Francois Haipinge
    This work has been done in the territory where citizens in the past have been denied not only the freedom of movement but also the free practice of their own culture. In some instances they have been imposed to practice the imported or the culture of the master. Taking into account the selfdetermination achieved in 1 990, Namibia has been working for the reconstruction of the really autochthonous cultural histo ry of the Nation. We know that this work is done in difficult condition, despite the willingness and motivation of the Government to assist. The financial means at the disposal of those who are involved in the research of this nature are scarce, when the grant is there, it does not sometimes cover the cost of the all project. Since independence, the Government has embarked upon many reforms and projects in its different institutions. Thus, it makes it difficult for culture storage endeavours to be completed within a short period.
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    The Rituals and Dance of Namibia: Historical Background and Manifestation
    (F.H Tsoubaloko, 2013) Tsoubaloko, Francois Haipinge
    This work has been done in the territory where citizens in the past have been denied not only the freedom of movement but also the free practice of their own culture. In some instances they have been imposed to practice the imported or the culture of the master. Taking into account the selfdetermination achieved in 1 990, Namibia has been working for the reconstruction of the really autochthonous cultural histo ry of the Nation. We know that this work is done in difficult condition, despite the willingness and motivation of the Government to assist. The financial means at the disposal of those who are involved in the research of this nature are scarce, when the grant is there, it does not sometimes cover the cost of the all project. Since independence, the Government has embarked upon many reforms and projects in its different institutions. Thus, it makes it difficult for culture storage endeavours to be completed within a short period.
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    Sharing knowledge for community development and transformation: A handbook
    (2004) Mchombu, Kingo; Evans, Gwynneth; Bruton, Kelly; Cocks, Andrea
    The handbook comes from hours of discussion and exchange during workshops and symposia on information, knowledge and community development in the Horn of Africa. Kingo Mchombu led these discussions. He introduced the Community Information Resource Centre (CIRC) as the tool that serves the purpose of development. Men and women responded to the training sessions and asked the Horn of Africa Capacity Building Programme (HOACBP) to provide a handbook that the partners could use in their local situations. The second edition of the Handbook is the result of an evaluation of the first edition by HOACBP partners who had used it in their communities. Some minor editorial changes have been made to the original text. At their request, a few new sections and two chapters have been added. They expand the work to include the current state of development in Africa, the importance of HIV/AIDS information resource centres (chapter 6) and an assessment of the developments in Ethiopia (chapter 7). These additions bring the text up-to-date and increase its value as a community development tool.