• Molecular identification and antibiogram profiling of Avibacterium Paragallinarum and co-pathogenic bacteria assiciated with respiratory infections in chickens at Groot Aub settlement, Khomas region 

  Vaino, Hellena (University of Namibia, 2021)

  This study was undertaken to isolate, characterize and profile Avibacterium paragallinarum and some co-pathogenic bacteria for antibiotic sensitivity. Avibacterium paragallinarum is the etiologic agent of infectious coryza, ...
• Isolation and taxonomic analysis of Bacillus species in Anthrax negative cases at Central Veterinary Laboratory, Namibia 

  Nghifewa, Mateus N. (University of Namibia, 2021)

  The emergence of anthrax-like infections caused by Bacillus spp. other than Bacillus anthracis is quickly becoming a topical issue. This brought more concern to the scientific community, guardians of public health, and ...
• Effects of elephant carcasses on vegetation cover, herbivore behaviour, and potential Anthrax transmission in central Etosha National Park 

  Joel, Hendrina (University of Namibia, 2021)

  Anthrax is primarily a disease of herbivores caused by a soil-borne, spore-forming and Grampositive bacterium, Bacillus anthracis. This study investigated the role large-bodied animal carcasses may play in anthrax transmission ...
• Assessment of the potential uptake of chromium by selected plant species and its concentration along the Klein Windhoek river from the Ujams Industrial Waste Water Treatment Plant in Windhoek 

  Iiputa, Gerhard I (University of Namibia, 2021)

  The aim of the study is in threefold: (i) to assess the potential uptake of Cr(VI) and its potential toxicological effects on the total Chlorophyll content of Rumex lanceolatus and Cullen obtusifolia, exposed to the treated ...
• Abundance, species composition and diversity of small mammals and the prevalence and intensity of infestation of associated fleas (Siphonaptera) across an altitudinal gradient along the Ugab river, Namibia 

  Frans, Alma Inga (University of Namibia, 2021)

  The objectives of the study were to determine and compare the abundance, species composition and diversity of small mammals and the associated fleas and to determine and compare the prevalence and intensity of infestation ...
• Ecological dynamics of Bacillus Anthracis in water and soils at selected sites in Etosha National Park, Namibia 

  Evard, Modesta (University of Namibia, 2021)

  Bacillus anthracis, is an endospore-forming, soil borne bacterium, also found in water and vegetation, which causes the disease anthrax. The species most affected by anthrax in Etosha National Park are the plains zebra ...
• Physicochemical assessment of microbial communities of fermented olives in Namibia using culture dependent and independent methods 

  Zwart, Wynand (University of Namibia, 2019)

  Wild olives are native to the Mediterranean area, sub-tropical and central Asia, and parts of Africa. Table olives are prepared from the raw fru it of the European or domesticated olive Olea europaea L. Hoff. Table olives ...
• Impact of biofertilizer inoculants on yields cowpea varieties grown in Omusati region of Namibia 

  Mukelabai, Muyoba Florence (University of Namibia, 2019)

  Smallholder farmers in Omusati dependent on subsistence agriculture on poor sandy soils for their livelihood. They rarely apply nitrogen fertilizer during legume production due to their high cost of fertilizer. However, ...
• Anopheles vectors species composition, their biting cycle and role of human behaviour in Malaria transmission in an endemic region from Namibia 

  Mwema, Tabeth (University of Namibia, 2021)

  Any vector control effort aimed at reducing malaria burden should be based on an understanding of the malaria vectors’ populations, distribution, and behaviours as they relate to both transmission and response to interventions ...
• Isolation, identification and characterization of Cleome Gynandra L. bacterial seed endophytes from Northern Namibia 

  Shipoh, Panduleni Mwahepekange (University of Namibia, 2021)

  Endophytic microorganisms are symbionts found inside host tissue without eliciting disease, symptoms or causing any damage. They play an integral role in spermatophyte life cycles and are endowed with multi-functional ...
• In vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of endophytic actinobacteria associated with Harpagophytum procumbens [Burch.] DC ex Meissn.: An ethno medicinal plant of Southern Africa 

  Lang, Magdalena Elizabeth (University of Namibia, 2021)

  The present study was designed to determine the taxonomic diversity, metabolic activity, structure elucidation, and screening of genes involved in antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of the endophytic actinobacteria ...
• The effect of habitat type on rodent, shrew and sengi species abundance, richness, diversity and composition at farm Karachas, Outjo, Namibia 

  Kapala, Salmi (University of Namibia, 2021)

  Natural habitats have been fragmented by many human activities including farming, hence affecting vegetation structure. Despite being very dry, Namibia has many farms in which game, livestock and crop farming are practiced. ...
• An analysis of antibacterialactivity of Terminalia Sericea and Combretum Imerbe two comretaceae species from Namibia 

  Samson, Mapiye (University of Namibia, 2019)

  The study was conducted to investigate the antibacterial activities of stem and leaves from Terminalia sericea and the live and dead bark from Combretum imberbe. The aqueous and organic crude extracts of the two plants ...
• Isolation and characterisation of bifidobacteria populations in infants in the Khomas region, Namibia 

  Nambundunga, Aina M. (University of Namibia, 2020)

  Bacteria belonging to the genus bifidobacteria are reported to be the most abundant gut endosymbiotic flora in the intestinal tract of new-born infants, particularly those that have been exclusively breast-fed. This high ...
• Estimation of evaporation losses based on stable isotope composition of water in the Calueque-Oshakati canal, Namibia 

  Nahenda, Isak Elago Natangwe (University of Namibia, 2020)

  The open concrete-lined Calueque-Oshakati canal has been operational since the 1970s, carrying raw water from the Calueque Dam on the Kunene River in the Southern region of Angola to the Central Northern region of Namibia. ...
• Molecular screening of potential bat-borne hantavirus and determination of species richness and composition of bats in selected habitats within the woodland and savanna biomes in Namibia 

  Mbangu, Augustinus Tumbo (University of Namibia, 2020)

  Bats are present and they play unique ecological roles in various habitats in Namibia. Yet the patterns of species richness and composition of bats associated with these habitats within different biomes in Namibia still ...
• Assessment of selected borehole water quality and efficiency of homemade water filter purification devices in Mariental rural, Hardap region 

  Claasen, Tiffany (University of Namibia, 2019)

  Approximately 6.6% of Hardap Region has unsafe drinking water according to WHO (2018) guidelines. Consuming this water can cause serious illness. Three filters, namely the bucket filter, sand filter, and charcoal filters ...
• Ethnobotanical survey and in vitro evaluation of antimicrobial activity of plants traditionally used as herbs and spices from Kabbe constituencies in Zambezi region, Namibia 

  Tomas, Abner (University of Namibia, 2020)

  The aims of this study were to conduct an ethnobotanical survey on indigenous knowledge of plants traditionally used as herbs and spices in Kabbe constituencies of the Zambezi region, evaluate their antimicrobial activity, ...
• Comparison of growth rings of Dichrostachys Cinerea and Senegalia Mellifera along a rainfall gradient: Implications for bush encroachment in a changing climate 

  Musimba, Aansbert Kudumo (University of Namibia, 2020)

  Tree ring studies, known as dendrochronology, have been an important tool for studying climate variations since the beginning of 1900s. This is because the information preserved in tree rings of most tree species for many ...
• Extractio, purification, characterization and bioactivities of polysaccharides isolated from selected Namibian mushrooms 

  Amadhila, Abner Nadhipite (University of Namibia, 2019)

  Mushrooms are considered as one of the notable functional foods for human consumption that have been cultivated and gathered for hundreds of years. The usage of mushrooms has expanded to a wide extent not only as food but ...
• Analysis of antibacterial activity of Terminalia Sericea and Combretum Imberbe two combretaceae species from Namibia 

  Mapiye, Samson (University of Namibia, 2019)

  The study was conducted to investigate the antibacterial activities of stem and leaves from Terminalia sericea and the live and dead bark from Combretum imberbe. The aqueous and organic crude extracts of the two plants ...
• Assessment of species boundaries of the Moringa Ovalifolia (Dinter & A. Berger) in Namibia using nuclear its DNA sequence data 

  Hausiku, Martha Kasiku (University of Namibia, 2019)

  The genus Moringa comprises of thirteen (13) species of trees and shrubs, widely distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions. For its size, this genus is one of the phenotypically varied group of angiosperms whose ...
• Prevalence of bacterial zoonoses in selected trophy hunted species, and the potential of human health risk in Bwabwata National park, Namibia 

  Ameya, Matheus-Auwa (University of Namibia, 2019)

  Zoonotic diseases are infections acquired from vertebrate animals (wild or domesticated) animals to humans through direct or indirect contact with live animals, their derivatives or contaminated surroundings. The aim of ...
• Isolation and characterization of Vigma Unguiculata nodule symbionts and evaluating cowpea yield in response to bionoculants in the Kavango region 

  Luchen, Charlie Chaluma (University of Namibia, 2019)

  The Kavango region is extensively involved in agriculture and is also known to be dominated by sandy arenosols. The bad soils in the region, which have poor nutrients and water holding capacity, combined with climate change ...
• An investigation into the the prevalence of point mutations associated with antimalarial drug resistance in Plasmodium Falciparum found in the Zambezi region of Namibia 

  Dausab, Lucille L. (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Surveillance and monitoring of emerging drug resistance is important as Namibia moves towards malaria elimination. In 2005 artemisinin combination therapies (ACT’s) were introduced as first-line treatment for uncomplicated ...
• Changes in the seasonal activity of bats occuring in the Kunene region, Namibia: Influence of environmental factors 

  Mushabati, Lina Maimbolwa (University of Namibia, 2019)

  The Kunene region is an arid region with extreme environmental conditions. Understanding how environmental conditions affect bat activity, number and distribution is important for assessing activity and abundance. Monthly ...
• 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 ...

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