7th Science Annual Research Conference
Theme: "Global Climate Challenges - A SADC Cry on Water, Energy,
Health & Food Security"
13 - 14 November 2019
University of Namibia, Main Campus, Peter Katjavivi Lecture
Halls
Technical Program for Day 1
MC: Dr Eli Kasai and Dr Clara Nesongano
Venue
Peter Katjavivi Lecture Hall 2
07:30-08:25
Registration
08:30-09:00
Welcoming Remarks & Conference Background: Prof Alex
Kanyimba, Deputy Director: Academic Centres, Centre for Research
and Publication, University of Namibia
09:05-09:10
Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Dr N Nickanor, Dean: Faculty of
Science
09:15-09:40
Keynote Address - Prof Ponnadurai Ramasami, Department of
Chemistry, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
09:45-10:15
Open Public Lecture 1 - Prof Kazhila Chinsembu, Department of
Biological Science, university of Namibia
10:20-10:45
Health Break
10:50-11:20
Open Public Lecture 2 - Prof Sure Mataramvura, Deputy Dean,
Research and Internationalization, Actuarial Science, University of
Cape Town
11:25-11:55
Open Public Lecture 3 - Dr Komeine Natanga, Faculty of
Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Namibia
12:00-12:30
Open Public Lecture 4 - Prof. Dr. Jan-Heiner Küpper, Instiute of
Biotechnology, Brandenburg University of Technology, CEO: Carbon
Biotech AG, Senftenberg
12:30-12:55
Poster and Networking
12:55-13:55
Lunch
14:00-17:30
Afternoon Oral Presentation Sessions
7th Science Annual Research Conference
1
Day 1 Poster Presentation, 13 November 2019
Venue
Peter Katjavivi Lecture Halls Foyer
Chair
Dr. Eli Kasai & Dr. Clara Nesongano
12:30-12:55
(Should be up by 09h00)
T. David
Evaluation of Interpolation Methods for Mapping Potential
Hydrogen for Windhoek Municipal Boreholes
W. Howaes
Chemical Characterization and Biological Screening of Essential
Oil Extracted from Commiphora kraeuseliana resin
L. Elago
Prevalence of skin bleaching among University of Zambia female
medical students aged 18-45
L. Kambeyo
Online Assessment of Scientific Reasoning Skills and Motivation
to Learn Science among Grade 5 and 7 Students in Northern
Namibia
A. Limbo
Overview of the University of Namibia High Performance
Computer
M. Hekandjo
Design and implementation of online bus ticket reservation
system: a case study Silas Ndapuka heavy transport
O.N. Tuhadeleni
Women’s Knowledge of Health Promotion in the Prevention of
Breast and Cervical Cancer in Oshakati Health District, Namibia
C. Ganes
Challenges Of E-Commerce Adoption Within A Namibian
Organization
R.T. Alueendo
Wireless network security improvement: University of Namibia
Enkono Fillemon Simaneka
Evaluation Of Machine Learning Classification Of Ham And
Electronic Fund Transfers Scam Smses
Rauha Tulonga Alueendo
Wireless Networks Security Improvement: University Of
Namibia
Mwaatilifange Saavi Rakel Nelao
Acceptance and use of Moodle for teaching computer literacy to
first time computer users: A case study of the University of
Namibia
Day 1 Presentation, 13 November 2019
Session
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Venue
Peter Katjavivi Lecture Hall 2
Military School: Lecture Hall 3
Military School: Lecture Hall 1
Chair
Dr. Eli Kasai
Dr. Renate Hans
Dr. Clara Nesongano
14:00-14:15
FN Mwandingi
The potential of the photovoltaic industry in climate change
adaptation
P.M. Chimwamurombe
Pedo-microbiology-IKS-Climate Change Nexus: An applied case for
Namibia
S. Louw
Essential oils of Namibia: Application of current fragrance
analysis trends
14:20-14:35
E. A. Sutinen
Co-designing Namibian solutions for securing
sustainable water, energy, health and food: what does it
require?
M. J Johnson
Plastic: a good servant and a bad master
S. Kanyemba
Association of Faecalibacterium, Lachnospira, Veillonella and
Rothia with childhood wheezing
14:40-14:55
M. Amweelo
Climate change impacts water resources in SADC region
A. Shipepe
Bringing Artificial Intelligence to Agriculture
P. N. Hishimone
Fabrication of copper and copper-based functional thin-films by
spray-coating and its potential impact on the industrialization and
sustainable development of Namibia
15:00-15:15
LC. Mundia
Climate Change as a Global Challenges: A Policy Glimpse
T. Nhokodi
Culturing, isolating and identifying campylobacter in Rhodes
university water sources
M. Leya
Vaccination of goats with a combination Salmonella Vector
expressing four Brucella antigens (BLS,PrpA,Omp19, and SOD) confers
protection against Brucella abortus infection
15:20-15:40
Health Break
15:45-16:00
L. Kandjengo
The Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem: Climate change and
its anticipated impact on Biodiversity and the Fishing industry
M.M. Nyambe
Namibian plants for health and nutrition
S.S. Amukugo
The exact size of the smallest maximal packing of pairs by
triples
16:05-16:20
H. Mukendwa
The impact of Climate Change on water supply
C. Raidron
Exploration of Lead-Like Enhanced (LLE) front-loading to source
lead compounds from medicinal plants in Namibia
E. Angula
Design of a Passive Solar Dryer for Pearl Millet (Omahangu)
16:25-16:40
I. Shipanga
Addressing Development under Climatic Stressed Environment
C. Mukakalisa
Antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity of indigenous edible
tubers of Namibia
L. Pisa
An assessment exposure of human to DDT from IRS
16:45-17:00
S. Iileka
Clean energy for cooking in Southern Africa
F. Nangolo
Removal of Weeds and Sediments from the Calueque – Oshakati
Canal
Z. Chiguvare
Analysis of Current-Voltage Characteristics of Thermally
Annealed Polymer - Fullerene Photovoltaic cells
17:05-17:20
M. Kalengay
Preparation of transition metal doped iron chromium nano oxides
for application in water purification
M.K. Hausiku
Seaweed Amended Rice Straw Substrate and Its Influence on Health
Related Nutrients, Trace Elements, Growth and Yield of Edible White
Elm Mushroom (Hypsizygus ulmarius)
END OF ALL DAY 1 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
DAY 2 ORAL PRESENTATION, 14 NOVEMBER 2019
I
II
Session
Biology (Group A-Biological Sciences )
Biology (Group B-Biological Sciences)
Venue
W100
W111
Chair
Ms. M. Johnson
Dr. L. Hart
8:00-8:10
M. Sililo
Comparative L-asparaginase producing potentials of fungal
endophytes isolated from Namibian medicinal plant species: Aloe
vera, Tylosema esculentum, Moringa ovalifolia and Moringa
oleifera”
M.Dos Santos
Analysis of actinomycetes from mine tailings , their plant
growth promoting activities and heavy metal tolerance
8:15-8:25
M. Soini
Antibacterial effect of Moringa oleifera
J. Guises
Determination of antibiotic and lignocellulolytic enzyme
producing fungal and bacterial communities in the hot springs of
Namibia
8:30-8:40
B. Marondedze
Physico-chemical, Microbiological and Sensory evaluation of
probiotic yoghurt fortified with baobab fruit pulp
A. Afadzinu
Production of Antimicrobial and Antioxidants from Heavy Metal
Resistant Filamentous Fungi
8:45-8:55
C. Gamanya
Evaluation of efficacy of plant extracts as antibacterial
treatments
K. Angula
Assessment of biological indices and bioaccumulation of heavy
metals in two mussel species, Perna perna and Mytilus
galloprovincialis along the central west coast of Namibia
9:00-9:10
N.l Ndilenga
Determining the influence of rainfall and temperature on the
flowering phenology of Nidorella residifolia in Namibia using
herbarium data
M.Mwinga
Isolation, morphological and physiological characterisation of
actinomycetes isolates from dorob national park (namib desert) soil
samples
9:15-9:25
K. Buiswalelo
Comparisons of body condition of cattle and zebra on farm
kiamsab west364, central namibia
L. Namuhole
In vitro screening of Colophospermum mopane and Nymania capensis
extracts for potential anti-cancer and cytotoxic activity on human
melanoma (skin) cancer cell line
9:30-9:40
M. Diallo
Determining the Phenological Responses of Aptosimum lineare to
Climate Change in Namibia
T. Hipulile
Diversity analysis and lignocellulyitc enzyme production
potential of halophilic actinomycetes isolated from namibian salt
ponds
9:45-9:55
P. Kandela
Effectiveness of moringa oleifera seed as coagulant for water
purification
K. Ochs
The Implications of Ocean Acidification on benthic calcifiers at
the Namibian Coast
10:00-10:15
Health Breaks
10:20-10:30
S. Thivagho
Diversity of hemicellulase producing actinomycetes in
the dunes of the central namib desert
V. Muunda
Spatial and Temporal Comparison of Herbaceous Plant Species
Composition and Diversity at Farm Kiamsab West
10:35-10:45
B. Pearce
Antioxidants and microbiological quality of red wine grape
J. April
Assesment of the anti-malarial potential and cytotoxicity of
Terminalia sericea and Mundelea sericea
10:50-11:00
A. Ndeitya
Diversity and antimicrobial producing potential of fungi
isolated from the dunes of the Central Namib Desert.
A. Shavuka
Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of halophilic
microorganisms isolated from the Namibian Dead Sea.
11:05-11:15
J. Mubiana
Characterization of antibiotic and antioxidant producing
actinomycetes from the Namib desert dunes
M. Namupala
Isolation of actinomycetes from Namibian Desert soil.
11:20-11:30
L. Endjala
Anti-biofilm activity of selected Namibian medicinal plants
V. Ndara
Leaf epidermal structures of namibian croton and their taxonomic
significance
11:35-11:45
L. Eloff
Molecular speciation of anopheline mosquitoes from kavango east
region, namibia using the polymerase chain reaction (pcr)
H. Hangula
Prevalence of Staphylococcus species among Unam students
(Coagulase neative, coagulase positive)
11:50-12:00
O. Shavuka
Diversity of lignocellulolytic fungi from Namibia’s dead sea
C. Machingauta
Screening of Namibian medicinal plants extracts for in vitro
anti-inflammatory activity
12:05-12:15
H. Nashandi
Screening for enterotoxin production in Staphylococcus isolated
from Unam students
E. Mvula
Assaying the effect of different flavoring ingredients on
yoghurt quality.
12:20-12:30
L. Joel
Comparison of rangeland condition, herbaceous cover and species
occurrence between two ecological zones on Farm Kiamsab West
364
F. Fwanyanga
The namibian dead sea's bacteria diversity and their
lignocellulytic enzyme producing potent
12:35-12:45
J. Iipumbu
Mutation breeding study on oyster and shiitake mushrooms using
gamma irradiation
12:50-14:00
LUNCH, LUNCH, LUNCH
III
IV
Session
Chemistry & Biochemistry (Group A-All Biochemistry)
Chemistry & Biochemistry (Group B-Physical, Environmental,
Renewable, Analytical, Geochem + 1 Biochemistry)
Venue
X146
X149
Chair
Dr M. Tjiurutue
Mr N. Gariseb
8:00-8:10
P. N. Nghitila
The Use of Natural Product Scaffolds in the Synthesis of
Potential Anti-infective Agents.
E. N. Hamukwaya
Synthesis and characterization of a multi colorimetric sensor
for naked eye detection of biologically important ions in aqueous
soluble mediums
8:15-8:25
S. S. S. Haulinene
Evaluation of Oil Extracted from Four Landraces of Bambara
Groundnut Seeds.
N. T. Nghipalendjila
A Study on the Phytochemical Analysis of Combretum imberbe
8:30-8:40
S. S. Simasiku
Antioxidant Activity and Phytochemical Screening of Dregia
macrantha.
K. M. Karipo
The Optical Properties of Copper Oxide Thin Films Heat Treated
at Different Temperatures
8:45-8:55
H. M. Mathias
In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Selected Hydrazone Based
Compounds
N. L. Nakasole
Hydrolysis Kinetics of Starch in Pearl Millet and Sorghum Grains
following Fermentation and Cooking.
9:00-9:10
G. A. Iipinge
Characterisation of Non-volatile Constituents of Sclerocarya
birrea (Marula) Seed Oil using High Performance Liquid
Chromatography Coupled to Mass Spectrometry
K. N. Simeon
Computational Study Of Plocamium Species From Marine Algae
9:15-9:25
H. N. Ndjabayondume
Characterization of Selected Fermented Traditional Brews
(Otombo, Epwaka, Okatokele, Efau).
T. V. Hoveka
Synthesis and characterization of a colorimetric sensor via the
organic nanoparticle method, for cationic detection in aqueous
environment
9:30-9:40
K. O. N. Petrus
Characterization of Mineral-rich Rock Sample using Gamma
Spectrometer.
A. A. Z. Wimmerth
The Role of Precursor Concentration and Annealing Temperature on
Optical Properties of ZnO Thin Films Fabricated by the Molecular
Precursor Method
9:45-9:55
L. N. T. Shingo
The Synthesis, Characterization and In Vitro Evaluation of
Pyrazole Mono-keto Curcumin Analogs
J. K. Kamupingene
Synthesis and characterization of a chemosensor for copper and
selected anions
10:00-10:15
HEALTH BREAK
10:20-10:30
R. M. Gatora
Antioxidant Activity, Total Phenolic and Total Flavonoid Content
of Two Traditional Medicinal Plants: Omukaru and Omutetajupa
H. N. Asheeke
Optical and Electrical Studies of Ag/TiO2 Composite Thin Films
Fabricated using Flow Coating Method
10:35-10:45
J. Jackson
Antibacterial activity and Phytochemical Screening
of Cyperus papyrus.
E. N. Silas
Synthesis and characterization of a colorimetric sensor via the
organic nanoparticle method, and its applications to detecting
cations in aqueous soluble mediums
10:50-11:00
L. de Koe
Antioxidant Analysis and Phenolic Content of Leave, Flower and
Bark Extracts from Moringa oleifera
R. T. Shivolo
Quantitative Structure Property Relationship (QSPR) studies of
(3R/4S)-3, 4, 6, 7-tetrachloro-3, 7-dimethyl-octen-1-ene: A
Potential Lead for Esophageal Cancer
11:05-11:15
A. H. Bello
Antioxidant Potential of Selected Schiff Base Ligands
F. N. Stephanus
Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity for Pyrazole Mono-ketone
Curcumin
11:20-11:30
U. J. Mwatilile
Phytochemical and Bioactivity Studies of the Medicinal Plant
Terminalia sericea
W. M. Kuvare
Synthesis and characterization of a naked eye chemosensor,
sensing toxic anions in semi-aqueous solution.
11:35-11:45
T. N. Kapa
Analysis of Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in Semi-Purified
Water in Windhoek Using Gamma Spectroscopy (HPGe) Detector
V. C. P. Willemse
Analysis of Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in Drinking Water
Available in Windhoek Using Gamma Spectroscopy (HPGe) Detector
11:50-12:00
K. N. Haukongo
Antimicrobial activity and antibiofilm activity of the leaves
extracts of Ziziphus mucronata and Tanchonanthus comphoratus.
P. N. Vilho
Fabrication of Thin Films from Aqueous Precursors Involving (II)
Complexes and the Formation of a / Schottky Solar Cell
12:05-12:15
D. U. Mariine
Activated Carbon from Banana Peels for Waste Water
Treatment.
S. M. N. Hauwanga
Synthesis and characterization of a multi-sensor and its
applications to cations and anions sensing in aqueous soluble
mediums
12:20-12:30
A. M. Herman
Isolation and Characterization of Endogenous Metabolites from
Ganoderma lucidum and their Evaluation for Anti-cancer
Activity.
S. I. Nghatanga
Characterization of Sediment Samples from Avis Dam, Windhoek,
using Gamma-ray Spectroscopy
12:35-12:45
M. N. Daniel
Antimicrobial Activity and Anti-biofilm Analysis of Moringa
oleifera lam Leaves, Flowers and Bark Extracts
12:50-14:00
LUNCH, LUNCH, LUNCH
Chair
Ms C. Mukakalisa
Prof E. Archibong
14:05-14:15
A. K. Iyambula
Fast hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography separation of
sugars in fruit juice
O. K. Tjihoreko
Synthesis and characterization of a selective chemosensor for
the detection of heavy metals
14:20-14:30
M. T. B. Milijala
DPPH Radical Scavenging and anti-HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase
Activities of Selected Hydrazone Based Compounds
M. T. Haufiku
Bioassay Guided Fractionation of Extracts from some Ethno
Medicinal Plants of Zambezi.
14:35-14:45
E. N. Shangano
Removal of Ampicillin from Water using Moringa oleifera Seed
Shells and Sepiolite Clay
E. N. Mundjele
Photochromic properties of Ag-NP/TiO2 Composite Thin Films
Fabricated by Molecular Precursor Method
14:50-15:00
L. N. Michael
Isolation and Characterization of Endogenous Metabolites from
the Leaves and Roots of Fockea multiflora, and their Evaluation for
Anti-cancer Activity
H. Israel
Identification of Algae Composites from Namibian Algae and its
Antimicrobial Activity.
15:05-15:15
D. S. Dawids
Antioxidant Analysis of Sclerocarya birrea Traditional
Drink.
A. N. Ngenokesho
CoFe Hydrotalcite Catalyst for the Removal of Contaminants from
Waste Water.
15:20-15:30
P. A. N. Ekandjo
Characterization of Non-volatile Substituents of Acanthosicyos
horridus (!Nara) Seed Oil using High Performance Liquid
Chromatography coupled to Mass Spectrometry
L. N. Shidolo
Synthesis and characterization of a colorimetric sensor and its
applications to detecting cations and anions in aqueous soluble
mediums
15:35-15:50
HEALTH BREAK
16:00-16:10
T. K. Petrus
Surveillance of Aflatoxin Levels in Open Market Vended Peanuts
from Windhoek.
T. Kadhingula
Fabrication of TiO2/Ag Composite Thin Films from Aqueous
Precursors Involving Ti4+ and Ag+, via the Spray-Coating Method
16:15-16:25
D. L. Maswahu
Bioremediation: The Rate of Microbial Degradation of Used
Lubricant Oil from Selected Garages in Katutura.
A. M. Ntelamo
The Preparation of Activated Carbon from Sewage Sludge for
Wastewater Treatment
16:30-16:40
L. Thifafure
Isolation and characterization of major constituents of the
toxic plant, Trachyandra laxa
F. N. Ndjigwa
Isolation and Molecular Identification of Engine Oil Degrading
Microorganisms from Contaminated Soil in Windhoek City.
16:45-16:55
B. N. N. Hamtue
Investigation for the Quality of the Water Treated using Moringa
oleifera Seed’s Crude Protein Extract
17:00
END OF ALL DAY 2 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
V
Session
Military Science, Physics & Mathematics
Venue
W214
Chair
Mr P. Immanuel & Dr E. Kasai & Dr B. Wilkens
8:00-8:10
K. Amupanda
Investigation on Accommodation of Non-commissioned Officers and
Privates in relation to work performance in the NDF: A case study
of 211 Mot Inf Bn.
8:15-8:25
G. Nembenge
Evaluating the current maritime (methods/technology) for coast
guarding/search and rescue operation (A case study of the Namibian
coastline).
8:30-8:40
S. Shilunga
Assessing Controlling Measures on Widespread Operation of
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Restricted Airspace: Namibia case
study.
8:45-8:55
S. Titus
Evaluating the impact of maritime simulators on maritime
education and training.
9:00-9:10
B. Haihambo
Down time of Wide Area Multilateration, Secondary and Primary
radar systems and their impact on air traffic control operation in
Namibia.
9:15-9:25
J. Kapiti
Estimation of cooling load and air conditioning unit selection:
A Namibian Navy Auxiliary Transport Vessel Case Study.
9:30-9:40
E. Antindi
Impact of Corrosion on Namibian Navy Equipment.
9:45-9:55
S. Henock
Passengers’ satisfaction analysis on airport safety and
security: Case study of Hosea Kutako and Eros Airports.
10:00-10:15
HEALTH BREAK
10:20-10:30
N. David
An Experimental Analysis of Marine Pipe Corrosion: A Namibian
Navy Study.
10:35-10:45
A. Upindi
MCGEO: A python software for fitting radiometric data using
Bayesian Inferential
10:50-11:00
A. Ndahalele
Characterization of the temperature and exposure time dependence
of the STF-8300 SBIG camera
11:05-11:15
H. Katjaita
Observation of globular clusters to determine the properties of
their stars
11:20-11:30
R. Ndipolifa
Determination of stability limits for intermittent solar
photovoltaics penetration capacity
11:35-11:45
B. Shihole
An analysis of efforts towards efficiency improvement of organic
solar
11:50-12:00
M. Oscar
Estimation of capabilities of the cherenkov telescope to detect
gamma-ray
12:05-12:15
A. Mpadhi
Determination of the performance of solar panel under the solar
radiation conditions in
12:20-12:30
H. Simon
Observations of the Evil Eye Galaxy to determine its
properties
12:35-12:45
E. Victory
A study of Distributive Lattices
12:50-14:00
LUNCH, LUNCH, LUNCH
14:05-14:15
L. Cyprianus
Modelling the diffusion of cadaveric fluids within a porous
medium to predict post-mortem
14:20-14:30
M. Levandoska
Cayley graphs
14:35-14:45
L. Grace
Modeling the dynamics of the spread of cholera: A numerical
analysis approach
14:50-15:00
L. Makupu
Is housing wealth really a wealth in Namibia?
VI
Session
Postgraduate (MSc/Phd.) Students
Venue
W112
Chair
Dr G Uiseb
8:00-8:15
R. Kimbouala
Chemical characterization of the volatile constituents of the
aromatic extracts of Sarcocaulon mossamedense
8:20-8:35
S. David
Production Boreholes Water Quality Evaluation Using GIS Based
Geostatistical Algorithms in Windhoek
8:40-8:55
P. Michael
Performance evaluation of Photovoltaic (PV) modules under
different deployment conditions
9:00-9:15
S. Uugulu
Determination of local meteoric water lines along a
precipitation gradient, Namibia
9:20-9:35
J. Ortmann
Identification of toxic compounds of the Wild Onion, Dicadi
glaucum
9:40-9:55
N. Kapu
Determining large vertebrate herbivory effects on ranch
condition and vegetation composition from water points in Khaudum
National Park, Namibia
10:00-10:15
HEALTH BREAK
Chair
Dr L Pazvakawambwa
10:20-10:35
W. Nangolo
Quantification of model uncertainty in financial derivatives
markets
10:40-10:55
E. Daniels
Diagnostic reference dose levels for conventional radiography
examinations in Windhoek, Namibia
11:00-11:15
J. Kagogo
Assessment of antimicrobial activity of endophytic fungi
associated with moringa ovalifoliA Dinter & A. Berger
11:20-11:35
A. Tomas
Antimicrobial synergy testing by time-kill methods for plants
traditionally used as herbs and spices from Kabbe constituencies in
Zambezi region, Namibia
11:40-11:55
V. Kapula
Mercury concentration in muscles,livers,gills and stomach
content of Southern mullet(Liza richardsonii) in the Walvis Bay
lagoon
12:00-12:15
F.S. Enkono
Evaluation of machine learning classification of ham and
electronic fund transfers scam smses
12:20-12:35
M. Nekwaya
Properties of front-end electronics of the compact high energy
camera prototype for gamma-ray astronomy
12:40-12:55
L. Kaavela
The spawning dynamics of two hake species (Merluccius capensis
and Merluccius paradoxus) off the Namibian coastline
13:00-14:00
LUNCH, LUNCH, LUNCH
Chair
Prof G Marelli
14:05-14:20
H. Likius
Sustainable livelihood assessment of the Namibian marine
subsistence shore anglers
14:25-14:40
L.. Frans
Determination of the suitability of mt gamsberg in namibia for
millimetre wave astronomy by measurements of the precipitable water
vapour
14:45-15:00
J. Shapopi
A hybrid analysis approach to the high energy stereoscopic
system phase ii mono-analysis
15:05-15:20
D. Elago
The new predictor-corrector method for systems of fractional
differential equations arising in mathematical biology
15:25-15:40
P. Naupu
The Immunogenicity of Plant-produced Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Virus-like particles (VLPs)
15:45-16:00
HEALTH BREAK
Chair
Dr M Kalili
16:05-16:20
T. Shivolo
The Investigation of the Pedagogical Orientations of Grade 8
Chemistry Teachers in Orchestrating Practical Demonstrations at
Schools in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
16:25-16:40
M. Tapera
Towards Greener preservation of edible oils: Use of
Polyphenols
16:45-17:00
P. Mataranyika
Comparative Nutritional Analysis of Tylosema esculentum (Marama
Bean) Germplasm Collection in Namibia
17:05-17:20
David Kimera
Predictive Maintenance Approach for Dock Pumps on Floating Dry
Docks
17:25
END OF ALL DAY 2 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
VII
Session
Statistics & Population Studies
Venue
W274
Chair
Mr Klemens Mutorwa, Mr. Werner Tjipueja, Dr. Peter Iiyambo &
Mr. Tobias Shinyemba
8:00-8:10
A.Tangeni
A study on the Effects of Mothers Demographic and Socioeconomic
Factors on a Child’s Nutritional Status in Namibia.
8:15-8:25
S. Mayaha
Evaluation of the Completeness and Accuracy of Fertility Data in
Namibia.
8:30-8:40
E. Johannes
The Prevalence and Psychological Experiences of Men Living with
Prostate Cancer in Namibia.
8:45-8:55
T. Namando
An Assessment Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Malaria
in Namibia.
9:00-9:10
R. Carew
Women Empowerment in Terms of Education and Employment Status in
Namibia.
9:15-9:25
T. Simon
An Application of Survival Analysis on HIV Patients to Determine
the Contributing Risk factors in Erongo Region.
9:30-9:40
I. Ekandjo
Statistical analysis of Prevalence and Risks Factors of Diabetes
in Khomas Region Namibia.
9:45-9:55
R. Katulo
A Statistical Analysis of the Effect of the Namibian Economy on
Agriculture.
10:00-10:15
HEALTH BREAK
10:20-10:30
N. Mujoro
Analysis of the Dropout Rate of Primary, Combined and Secondary
School Learners: //kharas, Khomas, Omusati, Kavango West, Erongo
and Omaheke Regions
10:35-10:45
U. Tjizembisa
Men Involvement in Maternal Health Care in Namibia.
10:50-11:00
F.Haufiku
A Statistical Analysis of the Sociodemographic Factors Affecting
Poverty in Namibia.
11:05-11:15
M. Shaalukeni
Assessing the Effects of Proximate and Non-Proximate
Determinants of Fertility in Namibia: A Structural Equation
Modelling Approach.
11:20-11:30
A. Madiza
A Statistical Analysis of the Impacting Factors of Household
Consumption Using 2009/10 Namibia Household, Income and Expenditure
Survey (NHIES).
11:35-11:45
M. Sitali
Analysis on the Effect of Exports and Imports on Economic Growth
in Namibia.
11:50-12:00
H. Dinyando
Namibia Labour Force Survey 2018: A Demographic and Statistical
Analysis of Youth Employment in Namibia.
12:05-12:15
R. Litubezi
Trend Analysis of Financial Inclusion in Namibia by
Sociodemographic Characteristics: A Review of Three Financial
Inclusion Survey (FIS) 2007, 2011 and 2017.
12:20-12:30
M. Shivute
An Analysis Factors that Influence Career Choices among First
Years Students at The University of Namibia Main Campus: Faculty of
Science Students.
12:35-12:45
T. Nghipangelwa
The Prevalence and Associated Factors of TB and HIV Co-Infection
in Erongo Region, Namibia: 2003-2017.
12:50-14:00
LUNCH, LUNCH, LUNCH
14:05-14:15
S. Ntusi
A Statistical Analysis of Factors Impacting Viral Load Outcome
in Adults on Antiretroviral Treatment in Nankudu Health District of
Kavango West Region.
14:20-14:30
T. Shikongo
An Application of Survival Analysis on TB and Associated Risk
Factors: Erongo Region (2003-2017).
14:35-14:45
M. Sitambi
Trend Analysis of House Prices in Windhoek.
14:50-15:00
P. Haufiku
Analysis of Effect of Interest rates on Inflation Rates in
Namibia: 2008-2018.
15:05-15:15
L. Louw
An Analysis of Housing Quality Condition in Windhoek,
Namibia.
15:20-15:30
M. Kuungumene
Analysis of Visible Underemployment in Namibia.
15:35-15:50
HEALTH BREAK
16:00-16:10
E. Mukoya
Investigating the Sociodemographic Factors of Intimate Partner
Violence in Namibia.
16:15-16:25
N. Mwenyo
The Effect of Households Characteristics on Educational
Attainment of Households Members: An Analysis of Namibia Household
Income and Expenditure Survey 2013.
16:30-16:40
F. Chimbandi
A Retrospective study of Cancer in Namibia: 2010 – 2017.
16:45-16:55
A. Liisa
Time Series Analysis of Gender Based Violence Cases Reported in
Namibia from 2009 – 2019.
17:00-17:10
V.i Murema
An Analysis of the Mismatch between Education and Employment
(Job).
17:15-17:25
F. Petrus
The Association of Factors Influencing Infant Mortality Analysis
of NDHS 2013.
17:30-17:40
N. Nekongo
Anaemia and Associated Factors Among Infants of 0-6 Months in
Namibia.
17:45
END OF ALL DAY 2 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
I
II
Session
Computing (Group A-IS, IT and Computer Science )
Computing (Group B-Computer Science)
Venue
Venue 5: 4th year Lab
Venue 6: 3rd year Lab
Chair
Mr. Titus Haiduwa & Dr Nalina Suresh
Mr James Mutuku & Ms Anna Shipepe
8:00-8:10
Muhinda Robert Mafwila
Enhancing Student-Lecture Communication At The University Of
Namibia (Unam) Via An Electronic Forum
Elna Kahimbi Mukasa
An Implementation Of A Web Application For Hostel Reservations
At The University Of Namibia
8:15-8:25
David Mutenda Mutenda
A Unam Android App To Help In Managing Students’ Academic
Accomplishment.
Matheus Nghidinihamba Nafimane Hekandjo
Design And Implementation Of Online Bus Ticket Reservation
System: A Case Study Silas Ndapuka Heavy Transport
8:30-8:40
Ondemuvina Landuleiko Anghuwo
Development Of A Shared Tool Online Application To Study How It
Can Affect The Farming Production: A Case Study Of Oshondo Village,
Omusati Region
Vincent Chanza
Code-Colab: A Responsive Web Application For Programming
Students
8:45-8:55
James Natangwe Samuel
Pro Inmate, An Android Application For Easy Booking And
Convenient Visitations To Ameliorate Recidivism At Correctional
Facilities: A Case Study Of Windhoek Central Prison
Brooks Kachendje Shitaa
A Visualization Tool to assist 3rd year Computer Science
students with Data Structures And Algorithms at UNAM.
9:00-9:10
Oscar Hafeni Mbandeka
The Implementation Of A USSD System To Enhance Parent-Teacher
Collaboration In Primary Schools: A Case Study Of The Five Rand
Primary School In Okahandja, Otjozondjupa Region.
Pricilla Masule
Uudhano wetu Interactive Cultural Book: Preserving Ovambo
Cultural Dances Using a mobile Augmented Reality application
9:15-9:25
Aina Nambashu Andima
The Implementation of a Communication Platform for the
Dissemination Of Information To UNAM Students
Selma Panduleni Theophilus
A Desktop Application For Recording Attendance And Calculating
The University Of Namibia
9:30-9:40
Vilho David Nakalemo
Mobile Voting Application To Enhance Voter Turnout For Student
Council Elections: A Case Study Of The University Of Namibia (Main
Campus)
Andreas Peya Simaneka Shingwadja
An Adoption Of VPN (Virtual Private Network) Usage By UNAM
Students To Access Study Materials
9:45-9:55
Yolanda Rosa Cassua Manuel
Unam Autotime: A Web-Based Timetable System For The University
Of Namibia
Williamson Goeiemann
UNAM Assistance: A Rule-Based Chatbot
10:00-10:15
HEALTH BREAK
10:20-10:30
Daliso Mbewe
An Agricultural Management Android System For Small
Scale/Grass-Root Farmers, Tackling The Growth Of Crops (Tomatoes,
Onions, Cabbage, Maize And Carrots)
Chawezi Lincoln Nyirenda
An Internet Of Things (Iot) Based Solid Waste Monitoring System
For University Of Namibia Main Campus
10:35-10:45
Kisa Mwangonde
Educating The Aawambo Youth On Their Cultural Rituals Using A
Mobile Game
Tyatyohamba Efraim Efraim
Augmented Reality Application To Support Teaching Computer
Network Devices
10:50-11:00
Chisanga Nyambe
A Smart Remotely Automated Geyser System For Energy Saving
Erastus Namwandi Elago Amunwe
Develop A Help-Desk Inquiry Chatbot For The University Of
Namibia
11:05-11:15
Simon Shaningika Haitembu
Development Of An Online Shopping Website To Enable Individual
& Business To Buy/Sell Products Online: (Buy&Sell
Namibia).
Maria Penehafo Alweendo
The Development Of A Bilingual (English -Oshikwanyama)
Dictionary In The Preservation Of The Oshikwanyama Indigenous
Language.
11:20-11:30
Simon Fimaneka Omwene Ndjoba
Booking And Management System For Driving Schools In
Windhoek
Sasha Panashe Chioza
Web Based Knowledge Management Sytem For School Of Computing
Unam Students.
11:35-11:45
Ella Ndeshimona Shiimi
Oshiwambo Shetu: A Language Learning Web Application For
Children Aged 5 To 13
David Hangula
Preserving African native language via software technology:
Oshikwanyama spelling Application
11:50-12:00
Abiatal Shiimi Tangeni Kwedhi
Development Of A Web Ballot System For The UNAM SRC
Elections.
Chawezi Lincoln Nyirenda
An Internet Of Things (IoT) Based Solid Waste Monitoring System
For University Of Namibia Main Campus
12:05-12:15
Mahara Fungai Anceley
Taxi Booking Mobile Application.
Andreas Peya Simaneka Shingwadja
An Adoption Of Vpn (Virtual Private Network) Usage By Unam
Students To Access Study Materials
12:20-12:30
Uatiavi Jossy Uapingene
Mobile Application For Student Awareness On Violence Against
Women
Brooks Kachendje Shitaa
Visualization Tool For Data Structures And Algorithms Course To
Support Learning Students.
12:35-12:45
Sasha Panashe Chioza
Web Based Knowledge Management System For School Of Computing
Unam Students.
Murangi Vakuna
The use of ICT applications by the UNAM Home League to improve
the management of the league and propagate everything involved in
the league
12:50-13:15
Ruhapo Ruambunga Mbazuvara
A Discussion On The Next-Generation Mobile Technology For More
Effective Policing By Protecting The Community By Locating Wanted
Fugitives On A NAMPOL Mobile Application
Tangeni Panduleni Kashihakumwa
An Android Application To Assist Fire Fighter To Locate Fire
Incidence In The Informal Settlement, Windhoek
12:50-14:00
LUNCH, LUNCH, LUNCH
Software Demo
17:00
END OF ALL DAY 2 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
7
th
Science
Annual Research Conference
1
7
th
Science
Annual Research Conference
Theme: "Global Climate Challenges
-
A SADC Cry on Water, Energy, Health & Food
Security"
13
-
14 November 2019
U
niversity of
N
amibia,
Main Campus, Peter Katjavivi Lecture Hall
s
Technical Program for Day 1
MC: Dr Eli
Kasai and
Dr Clara Nesongano
Venue
Peter Katjavivi Lecture Hall
2
07:30
-
08:
25
Registration
08:
30
-
09:00
Welcoming Remarks & Conference Background
:
Prof Alex
Kanyimba, Deputy Director: Academic Centres, Centre for
Research and Publication,
University of Namibia
09:05
-
09:10
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
:
Dr N Nickanor, Dean: Faculty of
Science
09:15
-
09:40
Keynote Add
ress
-
Prof Ponnadurai Ramasami,
Department of
Chemistry, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
09:45
-
10:15
Open Public Lecture 1
-
Prof Kazhila Chinsembu
, Department of
Biological Science, university of Namibia
10:20
-
10:45
Health
Break
10:50
-
11:20
Open Public Lecture
2
-
Prof Sure Mataramvura,
Deputy Dean,
Research and Internationalization, Actuarial Science,
University
of Cape Town
11:25
-
11:55
Open Public Lectu
re 3
-
Dr Komeine Natanga,
Faculty of
Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Namibia
12:00
-
12:
30
Open Public Lecture 4
-
Prof.
Dr. Jan
-
Heiner Küpper,
Instiute
of
Biotechnology, Brandenburg University of Technology, CEO:
Carbon Biotech AG, Senftenberg
12:3
0
-
12:55
Poster and Networking
12:55
-
13:55
Lunch
7
th
Science Annual Research Conference
1
7
th
Science Annual Research Conference
Theme: "Global Climate Challenges - A SADC Cry on Water, Energy,
Health & Food
Security"
13 - 14 November 2019
University of Namibia, Main Campus, Peter Katjavivi Lecture
Halls
Technical Program for Day 1
MC: Dr Eli Kasai and Dr Clara Nesongano
Venue Peter Katjavivi Lecture Hall 2
07:30-08:25 Registration
08:30-09:00
Welcoming Remarks & Conference Background: Prof Alex
Kanyimba, Deputy Director: Academic Centres, Centre for
Research and Publication, University of Namibia
09:05-09:10
Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Dr N Nickanor, Dean: Faculty
of
Science
09:15-09:40
Keynote Address - Prof Ponnadurai Ramasami, Department of
Chemistry, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
09:45-10:15
Open Public Lecture 1 - Prof Kazhila Chinsembu, Department
of
Biological Science, university of Namibia
10:20-10:45
Health Break
10:50-11:20
Open Public Lecture 2 - Prof Sure Mataramvura, Deputy Dean,
Research and Internationalization, Actuarial Science,
University
of Cape Town
11:25-11:55
Open Public Lecture 3 - Dr Komeine Natanga, Faculty of
Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Namibia
12:00-12:30
Open Public Lecture 4 - Prof. Dr. Jan-Heiner Küpper, Instiute
of
Biotechnology, Brandenburg University of Technology, CEO:
Carbon Biotech AG, Senftenberg
12:30-12:55 Poster and Networking
12:55-13:55 Lunch
