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Environmental criteria analysis can contribute to sustainable local level land use planning: Linyanti/Katima Mulilo Rural/Kabbe constituencies, Caprivi Region, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The contribution of local knowledge to land use planning and sustainable utilization of natural resources is enormous, yet often overlooked by conventional top-down approaches of regional integrated land use plans. The ...
Re-situating and shifting cultural identity in contemporary Namibia: the experience of rural-urban migrants in Katutura (Windhoek)
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
This thesis explores the shifting cultural identities of young Owambo migrants living in Babilon, an informal settlement on the outskirts of Windhoek, Namibia. Through an investigation of their social, cultural and economic ...
The diet and feeding of the pelagic goby, sufflogobius bibarbatus, off Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
The general diet of Sufflogobius bibarbatus in the northern Benguela upwelling ecosystem was investigated from gut content analysis in two separate studies. The first study was conducted over two 48 h diel sampling stations ...
Translating policy into practice: aspects of learner-centred classroom practices in mathematics in Namibia secondary schools
(2008)
"This study is guided by theories about educational policy implementation and their implications for teaching. These theories underline the notion that educational reform is a progress and it iv comes in cycles. According ...
The role of men in hindering or promoting breastfeeding in Oshakati, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Breastfeeding id important for the health and well-being of infants. WHO recommends globally, exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and thereafter, adequate and safe complementary foods to be introduced and baby ...
Spirituality and social work in the Namibian mental health practice: Guidelines for social workers
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The aim of the study was to develop guidelines for social workers to be spiritually sensitive
in their mental health practice. Spirituality in Namibia is an important part of the culture of
the individuals that are served ...
A comparative study on dismissal by operation of law in terms of the Public Service Act: South Africa and Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The right to fair dismissal in South Africa is prescribed in the Labour Relation Act 66 of
1995 as amended. Employees may only be dismissed on grounds of misconduct,
incapacity and operational requirements. The requirements ...
Trends in antibiotic consumption in the Namibian Public Health Sector 2010-2016
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background Antibiotic resistance is a phenomenon that occurs naturally and is accelerated by use. There have been no studies looking at trends in antibiotic consumption in the public health sector in Namibia, which provides ...
Consequences of ideology and policy in the English second language classroom: The case of Oshiwambo-speaking students in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
At independence, Namibia chose English as its official language and therefore its language of
learning and teaching (LOLT). This decision has been well supported and therefore there has been
an expectation among Namibians ...
Women's perception on the under utilization of intrapartum care services in Okakarara district, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Maternal health care services are one of the health interventions to reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. The health of mothers of childbearing age and of the unborn babies is influenced by many factors some ...