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NATIONAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM23 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2015 AT HILTON HOTEL, WINDHOEK

Research, Weaving the Future and Beyond

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08h00 – 09h00 Registration

Opening Ceremony

Director of Ceremonies: MS. Iyaloo Kandjabanga Corporate Communication and Marketing

09h00 – 9h10 National AnthemAU Anthem

09h10 – 09h20 Welcoming remarks by Dr. Eino Mvula, CEO of the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST)

09h20 – 09h40 Signing of the MoU Between NRF & NCRST

09h40 – 09h50Background and Overview of the National Research Symposium by Prof Andre Du Pisani, Chairperson of the NCRST

09h50 – 10h00 Performance

10h00 – 10h20 Keynote Address by Honourable Dr Ithah Kandjii-Murangi, Minister of Higher Education, Training and Innovation

10h20 – 10h35Vote of thanks, Dr. Diina Shuuluka, GM: Research, Science, Technology and Innovation Coordination & Support, NCRST

10h35 – 10h45 National AnthemAU Anthem

10h45 – 11h00 Tea Break

PLENARY SESSION

Facilitator: Dr F Gideon UNAM Faculty of Science Dean

11h00 – 12h00

Building capacity, through NCRST research calls / funding by Alushe Nditya, Manager: Resource Mobilization and Grant Management, NCRSTCapacity Building in Context of SASSCAL: Concept of Implementing Graduate Schools by Dr. Olaf Pollmann, PhD, Project Management Agency, Part of the German Aerospace Center. Department Environment, Culture, Sustainability

12h00 – 12h30 Panel Discussion

DAY 1: 23 SEPTEMBER 2015

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12h30 – 13h00 Poster presentation session

Lameck Amugongo: Open data to drive Namibia’ digital government agenda and growth

13h000 – 14h00 Lunch Break

BREAKAWAY SESSIONS

Thematic area: Agriculture

Venue 1:

Facilitator: Dr Jethro Zuwarimwe, Polytechnic of Namibia, Natural Resources Department

Time Authors Title of Paper

14h00 – 14h45

Andreas Lukas, and Shikongo Natanael:

Aiding Livestock farmers, reducing the Losses of Rural Subsistence livestock farmers caused by the death of Cattle a, Goats, Sheep as a result of droughts and floods caused by climate change in Namibia.

Gorejena Marshal and João Baptista:

Mitigating Impacts of Climate Change Using ICTs

14h45 – 15h00 Question and answer session



15h15 – 16h15

Kaholongo Lukas, Lutaaya Emmanuel and Kahumba Absalom:

Growth rate and biomass yield of selected indigenous forage legumes in central Namibia


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Thematic area: Water

Venue 2:

Facilitator: Dr Elsabe Julies, Biological Sciences, University of Namibia


14h00 – 14h45

Enkono Angula Nahas and Mosimane Alfons Wabahe:

Water provision to rural communities through community based management

Gottlieb Ruusa, Seely, Mary and Vogt, Roland:

Fog and Life: Making the link

Hamutoko J. Tulimevava, Uugulu Shoopala and Heike Wanke:

Use of environmental isotopes to understand groundwater recharge processes in Namibia

Julies Elsabe, Pool Edmund and Faul Andre

Implementation of biomarker assays to monitor contaminants of emerging concern in water sources




15h15 – 16h30

Kgabi Nnenesi:

Investigation of Namibian Atmospheric Conditions and their Implications on Intensity and Frequency of Precipitation

Mabuku M. Patrina, Senzanje Aidan and Mudhara Maxwel :

Rural households’ flood disaster preparedness: a comparative study of cases from Zambia and Namibia

Masule N. Libuku, Wanke Heike and Mbako Liana :

Isotope hydrological study in the Lower Swakop River, Namibia

Mundia Lisho Christoph:

Development of a GIS - Based Support Tool for Integrated Water Resources Management in Zambezi Catchment Area within Zambezi Region, Namibia

Nel Lezel Ruanda: Mining Impacts Water Resources Sector


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Thematic area: Energy

Venue 3:

Facilitator: Dr Zivayi Chiguvare, Director of the Namibia Energy Institute, Polytechnic of Namibia


14h00 – 14h45

L.S. Daniel H. Nauyoma G. Likukela and V. Uahengo:

Percolation threshold found for electrical resistivity of silvernano particles/zirconia composite thin films fabricated by molecular precursor method (MPM).

Gope Gideon, Reju Sunday A, and Shilongo Epafras Penda:

Geomagnetic Disturbance Monitoring and Modelling in Namibia

Nel Lezel Ruanda: Gas Exploration self-sustainability



Thematic area: Space science

Venue 3:

Facilitator: Mr Lameck Mwewa, School of Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences, Polytechnic of Namibia


15h15 – 15h30Backes Michael: Steenkamp Riaan and Eli Kasai:

Astronomy in Namibia – A Status Report


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Thematic area: Environment and Tourism

Venue 4:

Facilitator: Dr Sem Shikongo


14h00 – 14h45

Fabiano E. Chimbioputo, Marker Laurie and Eizirik Eduardo:

Comparing cheetah density derived using non-spatial and spatial methods.

Iiyambo N. Kandali, Kirchhof Sebastian and Murray Ian:

Climate change and the ecology and physiology of Namib Desert lizards

J.N. Kandume and Professor C. Skarpe

Sexual segregation in foraging of greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) in a heterogeneous savanna, in Chobe National Park, Botswana




15h15 – 16h00

Lubinda Mwala:The Impact of Climate Change on Namibia’s Climate Resource for Outdoor Tourism Activities.

Titus Shuuya, Barbara Curtis, Theo Wassenaar, Jacques Berner, Gert Krüger, Kathy Jacobson:

Environmental and anthropogenic spatial and temporal patterns of plant health of Welwitschia mirabilis in the central Namib Desert

Haindongo Erastus and Bock Ronnie:

Isolation and identification of bacteria from urine contaminated soils of Windhoek


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Thematic area: Fisheries

Venue 5:

Facilitator: Prof Mause, Univeraity of Namibia


14h00 – 14h30

A. Kreiner, D. Yemaneand and E. K. Stenevik:

The selection of spawning locations of three pelagic fish species in the Northern Benguela upwelling system

Mafwila Samuel Kakambi:

Spatial distribution of commercial bottom-trawl effort for hake-directed fishery in Namibian waters between 2000 and 2006.




15h15 – 16h30

E. Omoregie, E. C. Vellemu, F. P. Nashima, S. B. Mudumbi, G. Liswaniso and K. Shimooshili:

Heavy metal pollution: A concern along the Namibian Coastal Waters.

Teweldemedhin Mogos and Chiripanhura Blessing:

Market diversification opportunities for Namibian fish and fish products.


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PLENARY SESSION

Facilitator: Dr Anna Matros-Goreses, Polytechnic of Namibia

09h00 – 09h45

Kandume J. Nghilifavali and Christina Skarpe: Sexual segregation in foraging of greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) in a heterogeneous savanna, in Chobe National Park, Botswana

Promote cooperation in research:Key ethical considerations and challenges encountered when conducting research,research proposal writing by Prof R Zimba University of Namibia

Challenges faced by Namibian Researchers: reflections & recommendationsLow level publication of Namibian research in global literature by Prof Moyo, Polytechnic of Namibia



BREAK AWAY SESSIONS


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Thematic area: Agriculture

Venue 1:

Facilitator: Shiningavamwe Katrina


11h00 – 11h45

Tambo Munayaradzi, T. G. T. Mugadza, Bock Ronnie and Mumbengegwi Davis:

Evaluation of a molecular diagnostic method to detect campylobacter fetus in field isolates from Namibia

Teweldemedhin Mogos and C Nhemachena :

Economic impact of climate change and benefits of adaptation in maize production in Southern Africa: case study from South Africa, Namibia and Botswana

Togarepi Cecil, Thomas Benisiu Wetu and Samundengu Chinemba:

Challenges and opportunities for agro processing industry development in north central Namibia: A case of Omusati region tomato value chain

11h45 – 12h00 Questions and answer session

Thematic area: Mining

Venue 1:

Facilitator: Prof B Mapani, Geology, University of Namibia


12h00 – 12h45

Adebayo Babatunde:, Akande Jide M and Tenano Katrina M. F:

Ore Characteristics Investigation for predicting Bit Penetration Rate at Okorusu Fluorspar Mine

Nel Lezel Ruanda:New Advance in Mineral Prospecting and Mining Technology

Shava Privilege:

Generating Expertise for the Namibian Mining Industry- Creating a Sustainable Human Capital Model


13h00 – 14h00 Lunch

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Thematic area: Biotechnology

Venue 1:

Facilitator: Dr Ahmad Cheikhyoussef, MRC, UNAM


14h00 – 14h45

Embashu Werner Cheikhyoussef Ahmad and G. Kahaka:

Effect of physicochemical parameters on microbiological quality of Oshikundu

Iikasha Albertina, Eiman Henrique and D.R. Mumbengegwi:

Antimicrobial activity of pigmented secondary metabolites from Streptomyces isolated from Windhoek soil

Chimwamurombe PM:

Domestication of Marama bean in Namibia: Development of new crop alternatives in a Climate Changing agro-ecology

Josua Jakobus Etuna Lehitraot:

The regulation of biosafety in Namibia, South Africa and Mauritius: a comparative analysis




15h15 – 16h00

Michael Knott1*, Petrina Kapewangolo2, Stefan Louw2, Lineekela Kandjengo3, Jaco Brand4 and Anthony Ishola1:

The isolation, structural determination and bioactivity of 1E,3R,4S,5E,7Z-1-bromo 3,4,8-trichloro-7-(dichloromethyl)-3-methylocta-1,5,7-triene from a Namibian Plocamium species

Ueitele Isabella, Etuhole Shaninga and Lagostina Lorenzo:

The Ocean as a Source of Antibiotics:Molecular and Morphological Screening for Fungi

Daniel Hosea Haiyambo and DH Haiyambo and PM Chimwamurombe:

Improved growth of sorghum by co-inoculation with native PGPR strains Pseudomonas stutzeri ACM2-32, Kosakonia cloacae FCM2-50 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens LSM1-61


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Thematic area: Health

Venue 2:

Facilitator: Dr J. Sheehama, School of Medicine, UNAM


11h00 – 12h00

Cheikhyoussef Ahmad, Celestine Raindron,Celine Mukakalisa and Gladys Kahaka:

Nutrient Content of Maxau and Âudaï, Fermented Beverages from //Karas Region, Namibia

Chisenga Mukosha Priscilla, Du Preez Iwanette and D.R. Mumbengegwi:

A comparative analysis of the in vitro antimalarial effects of Lophiocarpus sp. And Moringa ovalifolia

Dushimemaria Florence, Mbewe Maria, E Eiman and D.R. Mumbengegwi:

Antimicrobial and antiplasmodial activity displayed by actinomycetes isolated from Kavango and Rehoboth soils.

N P Kadhila-Muandingi

Overview of Fungal antiplasmodial activities



12h15 – 13h15

Gentz Shelene:The mental health of adolescents living with HIV in Namibia: a case-control design

Gorejena Marshal, O. Weede and E. Fynn:

Diagnosis and Characterisation of Cancers from Ultrasound Medical Images

Haindongo Erastus, Ronnie Bock, Mumbengegwi Davis H.W Sturrock and R Gosling,:

A comparison of malaria risk factors between case and control households in the low transmission, pre-elimination Omusati Region of Northern Namibia

Gamundani Attlee:Exploring the potential applications of Internet of Things (IoT) in the Health Sector: A focus on Namibia.


13h30 – 14h30 Lunch

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14h30 – 15h30

Koga Enock and Edward Lungu:

Mathematical model on the in-host human malaria dynamics with treatment

Kwaambwa Habauka M.K. Mutorwa and Rennie Adrian:

Preserving Moringa species for climate change and variability mitigation, improving community health and creating jobs

Lates Jennie, Kibuule Dan, S.!Nowaseb and Rennie Timothy:

A Novel Approach to Pre-Service Pharmacy Education: Students Experiential Training at key Pharmacy Practice Settings

Du preez Iwanette, Porfirio Celso and D.R. Mumbengegwi:

The value of herbal supplements for treatment of chronic diseases in Namibia




16h15 – 17h15

M. Tambo T. G. T. Mugadza D. R. Mumbengegw R. A. Bock:

Evaluation of a molecular diagnostic method to detect CAMPYLOBACTER FETUS in field isolates from Namibia

Molini Umberto, Khaiseb Siegfrie and J. Kamwi:

Detection of non O157:H7 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) serogroups O26, O45, 103, O111, O121 and O145 from beef trim in Namibia

Kapewangolo Petrina and Martha Kandawa-Schulz:

Scientific Validation of Namibian Ethno-medicines used in the management of HIV/AIDS

NV Uushona and G Amakali: Radiation exposure in Namibia


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Thematic area: Information Communication Technology

Venue 3:

Facilitator: Dr Samuel Akinsola Senior Lecturer - Polytechnic of Namibia Department of Informatics


11h00 – 12h00

Alexander Gairiseb:Trademarks infringement in cyberspace/Internet: A Namibian perspective

Lameck M. Amugongo, Shawulu H. Nggada, Jürgen Sieck:

Open Data Portal, a Technical Enabler to Drive Innovation in Namibia

Bere Mercy and Hippolyte Muyingi:

Use of Artificial Immune Sytems (AIS) in Industrial Control System (ICS) Security

C.N. Nyirenda I.Nyandowe, L.N. Shitumbapo and F.S. Shafuda:

Comparative Evaluation of reactive and proactiverouting protocols for the Tsumeb East Smart WaterMetering Network



12h15 – 13h00

Erastus Licky Richard, Jere Nobert Rangarirai and Shava,Bunhu Fungai:

An adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a tool in teaching and learning in high schools: a Namibian case study

Gororo Andrew and Jere Nobert Rangarirai:

Open Online Community Of Practice For Computer Studies Teaching Practitioners in Namibia

Handura Michelle R, K.M. Ndjavera ,Clement Nyirenda and Olwal Thomas:

Determining the Feasibility of Free Space Optical communication (FSOC) in Namibia


13h15 – 14h15 Lunch


14h15 – 14h45

Kanyemba Tuliameni and Jere Nobert Rangarirai:

Mobile based information sharing for people with disabilities in Namibia

Mthoko Lyatungala and Jere Nobert Rangarirai:

An integration of ICTs as a tool in teaching and learning in high schools: A Namibian case study.

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15h15 – 16h00

Mutepfe Cleophas and Temaneh-Nyah Clement:

A Software Defined Network Solution for Communication in a Smart Grid

Nabot Natanael and Jere Nobert Rangarirai:

A Web based Parent-Teacher Communication Platform


Thematic area: Social Science and Humanities

Venue 4:

Facilitator: Dr Angombe, Dept of Hummanities University of Namibia andDr Martha Akawa, University of Namibia


11h00 – 11h45

Chivuno-Kuria Shilumbe, Mendoza Hedvig and Winschiers-Theophilus Heike:

Toward Self-Actualization through Youth Engagement in Participatory Service and Technology Design

Chiwara Peggie and Professor A. Lombard - Social work’s contribution to promoting social and economic equality:

A Namibian case study

Coetzee Johan:

Contextualising the drivers and impact of corruption on development of two developing countries as opposed to a developed country


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12h00 – 12h45

Janik Manfred and Rothmann Ian:

Meaningful work and secondary school teachers’ intention to leave

Pazvakawambwa Lillian and Ndeyapo Nickanor:

An evaluation of informal food markets and food security in urban and peri-urban areas of Namibia


13h00 – 14h00 Lunch


14h00 – 14h45

Joe Murangi:NAMIBIA-The Liberation Struggle Revisited-The UN AND RelevantParties Involvement

Maritz Yrika Vanessa:The Use of Social Media as a Public Participation Strategy in the Public Service of Namibia




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Thematic area: Indigenous Knowledge System

Venue 5:

Facilitator: Dr. Petrina N. Auino Naturopath , BSc.CHS BCM Nat Med (Summa Cum Laude) (UWC), Nature’s Way Natural Health Centre


11h00 – 11h45

Denk Steven William:

Why should commercial organisations incorporate indigenous knowledge into the commercialisation of local products?

Harris Christian:

A critical assessment of the National Language Policy in promoting the use of indigenous Namibian languages in governance.

Stanely Colin and H Winschiers-Theophilus, E Blake:

Co-designing Indigenous Knowledge Management Systems with Namibian Rural Communities

E Shaningua, D Gregory, MNNN Shikongo–Nambabi and KKM Nantanga:

A path towards industrial milling of pearl millet (mahangu) grain into flour with “traditional-tasting” qualities



12h00 – 12h45Jonas Mistilde and Dr Haaveshe Nekongo-Nielsen:

Linking indigenous knowledge on health to literacy learning: a study conducted among the Ovahimba community in Namibia

Kangombe Fransiska, Indongo Sofia and:

Ezekeil Gwinyai Kwembeya: Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Omusati Region

Victoria Lilemba, Haaveshe Nekongo-Nielsen and John Nyambe:

Perception and experiences of beneficiaries of indigenous healing practices in Kaliyangile District of the Zambezi Region, Namibia

Namutenya Hamaalwa:

Preservation and accessibility of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in Namibia: “Preserve Namibia Indigenous Knowledge” project


13h00 – 14h00 Lunch

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Thematic area: Logistics

Venue 5:

Facilitator: J. V. Olu Ojo ,Lecturer: Management Department, School of Management Sciences


PLENARY SESSION

Facilitator: Dr Nelago Indongo, MRC, University of Namibia

09h00 – 09h45 Why men undertake passion killings in the Namibian context by Nampweya Mirjam



BREAK AWAY SESSIONS

Thematic area: Geoscience

Venue 1:

Facilitator: Prof A Kamona, unam


11h00 – 11h30

Kamona Akalemwa Frederick and Kapuka Ester:

Rare earth elements in tourmaline from neuschwaben pegmatites

Nel Lezel Ruanda: Crude Oil Reserves Deposits Economical Viability Potential



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Thematic area: Manufacturing Technology

Venue 1:

Facilitator: David Namalenga (Managing Director)Dinapama Manufacturing & Supplies


11h45 – 12h55

Mashingaidze Melvin Mununuri and Nanyala Sylvester:

Suitability of sand from Oshanas in Ongwediva for use as mould material in sand casting foundries

Ogunmokun Adedayo and Shanika Erasmus:

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A HYDRAULIC MARULA OIL PRESS AND DETERMINATON OF MARULA KERNELS’ PROPERTIES

A.A. Ogunmokun and Shemuvalula L Shatipamba:

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Computer Integrated Manufacturing among Manufacturing Companies in Windhoek, Namibia

Natanga Komeine Kotokeni Mekondjo and Thomas Theopolina:

Can nutritious Omaungu (Gonimbrasia belina) caterpillars be made an invisible but present part in our diet?


13h00 – 14h00 Lunch

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Thematic area: Health

Venue 2:

Facilitator: Dr Petrina Kapewangolo, Unam


11h00 – 11h45

Mutelo Sinte and Jere Nobert Rangarirai:

Development of a web based patient record management system for private and public hospitals in Namibia.

Pérez-Betancourt, Rodríguez-Puente Rafael and Mufeti Tulimevava Kaunapawa:

The value of herbal supplements for treatment of chronic diseases in Namibia

Shatumbu Aune and Salushando K:

Isolation and Characterization of actinomycetes from marine sample.

Davis R. Mumbengegwi1, Joyce Auala, Erastus Haindongo, Munyaradzi Tambo,Immo Kleinschmidt, Hugh Sturrock and Roly Gosling:

Health Reactive case detection as a surveillance tool for malaria elimination: The case of northern Namibia


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12h00 – 12h15

Stuurmann Hatago R. A. Böck and Mumbengwi Davis:

In vitro investigation of anticancer properties of Sclerocarya birrea(marula) and Adansonia digitata (baobab) plant extracts

P Mhata, C. Hunter, L Small, Y.Sallomon:

Distribution of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections and Health Care Workers’ Awareness regarding the prevention and control of viral hepatitis in Namibia: 2013/2014

Munyaradzi Zivuku:

Radioactive soil contamination in the two coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund in the vicinity of Uranium Mines of Erongo region, Namibia

Lydia Ndinelao HornRadio-sensiticity of selectied cowpea genotypes to varying gamma irradiation doses


12h30 – 14h00 Lunch

Thematic area: Information Communication Technology

Venue 3:

Facilitator: Ms Jacobina Nampila Senior Manager: IT Implementation


11h00 – 11h45 Rugharo Engelberth: Understanding the adoption of E-government services in Namibia

Maseke Bernardus Franco and John Ngozu:

Exploring ITC Innovation divers and killers amongst rural youth in Namibia.



12h00 – 12h45

Shehu Mohammed and Dr Jere:

“Implementation Strategy for E-Readers in Namibian Schools”.

Veneranda Shoopala and Nobert Rangarirai Jere:

Implementation of a mobile interactive teaching and learning application for Namibian schools

Mutelo Sinte and Dr Jere:

Development of a web based patient record management system for private and public hospitals in Namibia.


13h00 – 14h00 Lunch

Thematic area: Social Science and Humanities

Venue 4:

Facilitator: Dr Martha Akawa, University of Namibia


11h00 – 11h45 Whyte Grafton: Using Consumer Research as a Catalyst for Social Change


12h00 – 14h00 Lunch

14h00 – 15h30

Closing Remarks, Reflection on the recommendations of the Symposium, Mrs Angelique Philander, Manager: Human & Institutional Development and Science Promotion, NCRST

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NATIONAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM resreach...NATIONAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM 23 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2015 AT HILTON HOTEL, WINDHOEK Research, Weaving the Future and Beyond 3 08h00