This paper stems from a research study conducted to explore the conceptions of
Namibia’s Ovahimba tribe about the rights of the dead. Among other disciplines,
the study locates itself under customary law, sociology and ...
This article provide a framework for the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education
(ZIMCHE) for setting minimum benchmarks for programme design and credit
weighting by both public and private universities in Zimbabwe. The ...
Mangosvongwe, Ruby; Nyamende, Abner(University of Namibia, 2014)
The article analyses Zimbabwean post-2000 black female-authored novels’ depictions of urban youth unemployment against the backdrop of the socio-economic crises culminating from the post-2000 economic melt-down. The analysis ...
This paper looks at the causes of job-related stress among teachers of Buea -
Cameroon, and individual management strategies they employ. The study uses
the chi-square test that reveals the main causes of stress among ...
The paper aims at providing providers of open and distance learning with information on what is needed if an open and distance learning institution is to provide a productive and sustainable service. The paper premises its ...
Chitando, Anna; Madongonda, Angeline M.(University of Namibia, 2014)
The theme of environmental degradation has emerged as a major concern to
activists, politicians, academics and others. Of late, musicians have also sought
to contribute to the struggle for environmental conservation. ...
Nafuka, Ndeyapo E.; Shino, Elizabeth N.(University of Namibia, 2014)
Rape myths serve to blame the victim, justify the perpetrator's actions, and discount the violence of rape. For perpetrators, these rape myths are thought to
reduce the expected negative consequences of committing rape. ...
This manuscript explores the attitudes towards gender equality of students studying
social work in Namibia. While previous published research has explored social
work students’ attitudes toward sexism and gender equality, ...
Matsveru, David; Nengomasha, Cathrine T.; Yule, Wilson(University of Namibia, 2014)
This paper is based on a study entitled “Information needs and information seeking
behaviour of Namibian pastors”. The study aimed to establish the information
required by pastors to carry out their work; how they seek ...
Masule, Christopher M.; Kangira, Jairos(University of Namibia, 2014)
This paper compares the depictions of women characters in the plays God of
Women written by Sifiso Nyathi (a famous Namibian playwright) and Othello by
William Shakespeare, respectively. The two playwrights were purposely ...
Lihongeni, Mulama; Indongo, Nelago(University of Namibia, 2014)
The main purpose of this paper was to identify causes of maternal deaths in all
districts and referral hospitals, and to assess risk factors and determine underlying
contributory factors to maternal deaths in Namibia. ...
Kanyimba, Alex T.; Siyambango, Nguza(University of Namibia, 2014)
Namibia has structures in place for disaster risk reduction. However, the need to
mainstream the disaster risk reduction policy at all levels has been emphasised in
the literature. The aim of this article is to present ...
Jekonia, Josephine E.; Mowes, Andrew D.(University of Namibia, 2014)
Little research has been conducted in the areas of parental involvement in
education in Namibia. In this article the views of parents regarding their
involvement in education were investigated. Data were collected using ...
After modernism, interpretive approaches moved away from focussing only on
language for seeking the meaning of texts. In biblical interpretation, the same
trend emerged. Focus shifted to the periphery and even the ...
Hamunyela, Miriam N.; Kasanda, Choshi D.; Kanyimba, Alex T.(2014)
The aim of this article reports results of the study that examined the experiences
of the practitioners in Namibian Higher Education institutions on the implementation
of Education for Sustainable Development. Although ...
Gender-based vulnerabilities have taken dominance in climate change adaptation
and disasters risk management studies. Climate change impacts affect
women’s and men’s livelihoods and cultures, thereby intensifying already ...