DOCSLIB.ORG

The Perceived Competencies and Needs of Secondary School Agricultural Science Teachers in the Zambezi Region, Namibia

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
The Perceived Competencies and Needs of Secondary School Agricultural Science Teachers in the Zambezi Region, Namibia THE PERCEIVED COMPETENCIES AND NEEDS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHERS IN THE ZAMBEZI REGION, NAMIBIA BY PERCY MASHEBE MASHEBE MSA (UFS), MDM (UFS), BED (Honours Degree) (NWU), HED (PU for CHE) N. Dip Agriculture (UNAM), Dipl. Education (UNAM) A DISSERTATION PRESENTED FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CURRICULUM STUDIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM STUDIES AT STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY SUPERVISOR: DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR LLL LE GRANGE DECEMBER 2018 Stellenbosch University https://scholar.sun.ac.za DECLARATION By submitting this thesis electronically, I declare that the entirety of the work contained therein is my own, original work, that I am the authorship owner thereof (unless to the extent explicitly otherwise stated) and that I have not previously in its entirety or in part submitted it for obtaining any qualification. Percy Mashebe Mashebe December 2018 Copyright © 2018 Stellenbosch University All rights reserved ii Stellenbosch University https://scholar.sun.ac.za ABSTRACT The study assessed secondary schools’ Agricultural Science teachers’ competencies and needs with a view to making recommendations for improving Agricultural Science teacher education in the Zambezi region of Namibia. It specifically aimed to determine what the perceived competencies of male and female as well as experienced and less experienced teachers were in teaching and conducting practical experiments in Agricultural Science at the secondary school level. The study also set out to determine the professional needs of male and female as well as experienced and less experienced Agricultural Science teachers that might be necessary to enable them to keep abreast of contemporary issues facing Agricultural Science in combined (from grade 1 to 10) and secondary (from grade 8 to 12) schools. The Agricultural Science teachers were sampled based on gender (males and females) and teaching experience (<3 years and >3 years). This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The research instruments used for data collection included teachers’ questionnaires and follow-up interview guides. The target population of this study comprised all combined and secondary school Agricultural Science teachers (150 teachers in total i.e. 82 males and 68 females) in 65 secondary schools in the Zambezi region; 142 Agricultural Science teachers out of 150 teachers participated in the study using questionnaires. Purposive sampling was used to select teachers for participation in the follow-up interviews that probed more deeply into teachers’ needs and competencies. After preliminary analysis of the questionnaires, 12 sub-samples (consisting of six male and six female Agricultural Science teachers) of the teachers were purposively selected and interviewed. Content validity was used to establish the extent to which the research instrument covered the domains that are being tested. The reliability of the quantitative survey instrument was determined statistically by calculating the Cronbach Alpha coefficient. The research instruments were also tested for content validity by giving the questionnaires and interview question items to a panel of peers for scrutiny. Quantitative data generated in this study were analysed using descriptive statistics provided by the Statisica 13 computer software programme. Chi square tests and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to determine whether there are significant differences in the frequency distributions on each of the perceived competencies and needs. Four hypotheses were tested in the study at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that 18 out of 20 (90%) proposed needs between male and female Agricultural Science teachers were not statistically significant (p>0.05). The iii Stellenbosch University https://scholar.sun.ac.za findings of this study further revealed that 13 out of 20 needs were not statistically significant (p<0.05), while seven needs were statistically significant (p>0.05) between less experienced (< 3 years) and more experienced (> 3 years) teachers. With regard to the perceived competencies, the findings of this study revealed that there were no gender and teaching experience differences for all competencies tested. For that reason, the study proffered that male and female Agricultural Science teachers in schools studied had perhaps acquired virtually comparable quality and level of training. Therefore, percentages were calculated and presented in frequency tables, histograms and bar charts. Data from the follow-up interviews were analysed thematically and presented in the form of themes based on the research objectives. Therefore, the results of the study from the participants interviewed revealed that the majority (67%) of the participants said that the needs were more or less equally similar among Agricultural Science teachers irrespective of gender and years of teaching experience. The results of the study with regard to gender competencies further established that females were more challenged when it came to the practical component of teaching Agricultural Science. Therefore, the study recommends that further studies should be conducted to establish what the actual competencies of female, male, experienced, and less experienced Agricultural Science teachers are in the Zambezi region of Namibia. KEY WORDS Combined Schools, Experienced Teachers, Less Experienced Teachers, Perceived Competencies, Perceived Needs, Reliability, Senior Secondary Schools, Teaching, Training Needs, Validity. iv Stellenbosch University https://scholar.sun.ac.za OPSOMMING In hierdie studie word die vaardighede en behoeftes van landbouwetenskap-onderwysers in sekondêre skole ondersoek. Die doel is om aanbevelings ter verbetering van landbouwetenskaponderwysers-opleiding binne die Zambesi-streek van Namibië te voorsien. Die spesifieke doel van hierdie studie is om te bepaal wat die waargenome vaardighede van manlike en vroulike landbouwetenskap-onderwysers, sowel as ervare en minder ervare landbouwetenskap-onderwysers, ten opsigte van die onderrig en die uitvoering van praktiese eksperimente in landbouwetenskap op die sekondêre skoolvlak is. Verder beoog die studie om te bepaal wat die professionele behoeftes van manlike en vroulike landbouwetenskap-onderwysers, sowel as ervare en minder ervare landbouwetenskap-onderwysers is. Daar word ook ondersoek wat benodig word om hulle in staat te stel om by te hou met die huidige vraagstukke rakende landbouwetenskap in die gekombineerde (Graad 1-10) en ook in die sekondêre (Graad 8-12) skole. Die steekproef van landbouwetenskap-onderwysers is saamgestel volgens geslag (manlik en vroulik) en onderwys-ervaring (<3 jaar en >3jaar). Die navorsingsontwerp van die studie behels ‘n beskrywende opname. Die navorsingsinstrumente wat vir die data-insameling gebruik is, is enersyds vraelyste aan onderwysers en andersyds opvolg- onderhoudsriglyne. Die teikengroep van die studie sluit in al die gekombineerde en sekondêre skole se landbouwetenskap-onderwysers (150 onderwysers in totaal: 82 manlik en 68 vroulik) in 65 sekondêre skole in die Zambesi-streek. 142 landbouwetenskap-onderwysers uit 150 onderwysers het by wyse van vraelyste aan die studie deelgeneem. Doelgerigte steekproefneming is aangewend om onderwysers te selekteer om deel te neem aan die opvolgonderhoude. Hierdie onderhoude het dieper ingegaan op die onderwysers se behoeftes en vaardighede. Na ‘n voorlopige ontleding van die vraelyste, is 12 sub-steekproewe van die onderwysers (naamlik 6 manlike en 6 vroulike landbouwetenskap-onderwysers) doelgerig geselekteer en ook ondervra. Die inhoudsgeldigheid is toegepas met die doel om vas te stel in watter mate die navorsingsinstrument die getoetste domeine volledig gedek het. Die betroubaarheid van die kwantitatiewe opname-instrument is statisties deur die berekening van die Cronbach Alpha koëffisiënt bepaal. Die inhoudsgeldigheid van die navorsingsinstrument is ook getoets deur die vraelyste en onderhoudsvrae-items aan ‘n portuurgroeppaneel vir indringende ondersoek voor te lê. Die kwantitatiewe data wat in hierdie studie gegenereer is, is ontleed volgens die beskrywende statistieke soos voorsien deur die Statisica 13 v Stellenbosch University https://scholar.sun.ac.za rekenaarsagtewareprogram. Die Chi-kwadraat-toetse en variansie-analises (ANOVA) is aangewend om te bepaal of daar beduidende verskille in die frekwensie-verspreiding van elk van die waargenome vaardighede and behoeftes was. Vier hipoteses is in die studie op die 0.05 beduidendheidsskaal getoets. Die bevindings wys dat 18 van die 20 (90%) van die voorgestelde behoeftes tussen manlike en vroulike landbouwetenskap- onderwysers nie statisties beduidend was nie (p>0.05). Die bevindings van hierdie studie toon aan dat 13 van die 20 behoeftes nie statisties beduidend (p<0.05) was nie, terwyl 7 behoeftes statisties beduidend (p>0.05) tussen minder ervare (<3 jaar) en meer ervare (>3 jaar) onderwysers was. Wat die waargenome vaardighede betref, wys die bevindings van hierdie studie, dat daar geen geslags- en onderwyservaringsverskille ten opsigte van alle getoetste vaardighede was nie. Uit die studie blyk dit dat dit moontlik is dat die manlike en die vroulike landbouwetenskap-onderwysers in die skole wat bestudeer is, ‘n feitlik vergelykbare gehalte en vlak van opleiding verkry het. Daarom is die persentasies bereken en in frekwensie-tabelle, histogramme en staafdiagramme uiteengesit. Data van die opvolgonderhoude is tematies ontleed en uiteengesit volgens temas wat uit die navorsingsdoelwitte afgelei is. Hierdie
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Environmental Impact Assessment for Saili Community Irrigation Farm for Banana & Various Fruit Trees at Lisikili Communal Area, Zambezi Region
    1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR SAILI COMMUNITY IRRIGATION FARM FOR BANANA & VARIOUS FRUIT TREES AT LISIKILI COMMUNAL AREA, ZAMBEZI REGION Assessed by: Assessed for: NYEPEZ CONSULTANCY CC Saili Agricultural Investment (Pty) Ltd May 2019 Environmental Impact Assessment_ Banana & Fruit farming_Lisikili Communal Area 2 COPYRIGHT© SAILI AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENT (PTY) LTD 2019. All rights reserved Project Name Proposed Irrigation Farm at Lisikili Communal Area Saili Agricultural Investment (Pty) Ltd P.O Box 98675 Client Pelican Square Windhoek Namibia Mobile +264 818162894 Mr. Gift Sinyepe Lead Consultant NYEPEZ Consultancy cc P.O Box 2325 Ngweze Namibia Date of release 01 May 2019 Contributors to the Report N/A Contact Nyepez Consultant Mobile: +264 814554221 / 812317252 [email protected] Environmental Impact Assessment_ Banana & Fruit farming_Lisikili Communal Area 3 This Study Report on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study report is submitted to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in conformity with the requirements of the Environmental Management Act, 2007 and the Environment Impact Assessment and Audit Regulations, 2012. May 2019 DECLARATION The Consultant submits this study report on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study report for Saili Agricultural Investment (Pty) Ltd as the project proponent. I certify to the best of my knowledge that the information contained in this report is accurate and truthful representation as presented by the client. NYEPEZ Consultancy cc REG. No. CC/2016/07561
    [Show full text]
  • Library of the Basler Afrika Bibliographien New Acquisitions from and on Namibia
    Bibliothek der Basler Afrika Bibliographien Neuerwerbungen aus und zu Namibia (Neuzugänge 1. Januar – 31. Dezember 2018) 1. Monographien S. 1 2. Zeitschriften, Jahresberichte und Zeitungen S. 118 3. Elektronische Dokumente S. 144 Library of the Basler Afrika Bibliographien New acquisitions from and on Namibia (New acquisitions January 1 – December 31, 2018) 1. Monographs p. 1 2. Journals, annual reports and newspapers p. 118 3. Electronic documents p. 144 1. Monographien / Monographs "In Christus - eine neue Gemeinschaft". Folter in Südafrika? Reihe: epd Dokumentation, 1977, Nr. 31 Frankfurt a.M.: Evangelischer Pressedienst (epd), 1977; 83p.. Übersetzung des englischen Originals von 1977. Für das englische Original mit dem Titel Torture in South Africa? siehe Sig. 2090.. Deskriptoren: Apartheid + Folter + Strafvollzug + Namibia + Südafrika Signatur: 47560 15 Jahre Afrikastudien an der Universität Basel Reihe: Regio Basiliensis. Basler Zeitschrift für Geographie, 58(3) Basel: Universität Basel, Departement Umweltwissenschaften, 2017; pp. 149-199, ill., maps. Mit einem Vorwort von Veit Arlt und Lena Bloemertz. Mit Beiträgen von Elísio Macamo, Dag Henrichsen, Giorgio Miescher, J. Krenz, N.J. Kuhn, B. Kuhn, P. Greenwood, G. Heckrath, Brigit Obrist, Jakob Zinsstag, Fiona Siegenthaler, Till Förster. Deskriptoren: Zeitschriften (Form) + Afrikastudien + Ethnologie + Europäisch-afrikanische Beziehungen + Forschung + Gesundheitswesen + Kunst + Ökologie + Physische Geographie + Städte + Namibia + Schweiz + Südafrika + Südliches Afrika Signatur: 46592 22 Years. DTA Achievements = 22 Jaar. DTA Prestasies [o.O.]: Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA), ca. 2000; [ohne Seitenzählung]. Deskriptoren: Democratic Turnhalle Alliance + Wahlen + Namibia Signatur: 46835 79. Auktion: Spezialauktion Deutsche Kolonien am 13. November 2001 in unseren eigenen Räumen, Relenbergstrasse 78, Stuttgart-Mitte Stuttgart: Würtembergisches Auktionshaus, 2001; 80p., ill.. Ergänzung zum Titel: Umschlagtitel: Spezialauktion Deutsche Kolonien, 13.
    [Show full text]
  • Scoping Report for Saili Community Irrigation Farm for Banana & Various Fruit Trees at Lisikili Communal Area, Zambezi Region
    1 SCOPING REPORT FOR SAILI COMMUNITY IRRIGATION FARM FOR BANANA & VARIOUS FRUIT TREES AT LISIKILI COMMUNAL AREA, ZAMBEZI REGION Assessed by: Assessed for: NYEPEZ CONSULTANCY CC Saili Agricultural Investment (Pty) Ltd May 2019 Environmental Scoping Report_ Banana & Fruit farming_Lisikili Communal Area 2 IMPORTANT NOTE 1. Kindly note that this is an amendment Scoping Report inclusive of the directives as recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture Water & Forestry (MAWF). 2. The recommendations by the MAWF are included as amendments both in the report summaries and as attachments or appendixes. These include 1. water abstraction requirements, 2. Vegetation species botanical study and 3. the proposed farm infrastructure development layout. Environmental Scoping Report_ Banana & Fruit farming_Lisikili Communal Area 3 COPYRIGHT© SAILI AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENT (PTY) LTD 2019. All rights reserved Project Name Proposed Irrigation Farm at Lisikili Communal Area Saili Agricultural Investment (Pty) Ltd P.O Box 98675 Client Pelican Square Windhoek Namibia Mobile +264 818162894 Mr. Gift Sinyepe Lead Consultant NYEPEZ Consultancy cc P.O Box 2325 Ngweze Namibia Date of release 01 May 2019 Contributors to the Report N/A Contact Nyepez Consultant Mobile: +264 814554221 / 812317252 [email protected] Environmental Scoping Report_ Banana & Fruit farming_Lisikili Communal Area 4 This Study Report on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study report is submitted to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in conformity with the requirements of the Environmental Management Act, 2007 and the Environment Impact Assessment and Audit Regulations, 2012. May 2019 DECLARATION The Consultant submits this study report on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study report for Saili Agricultural Investment (Pty) Ltd as the project proponent.
    [Show full text]
  • Luregn Lenggenhager Nature Conservation, Development And
    Zurich Open Repository and Archive University of Zurich Main Library Strickhofstrasse 39 CH-8057 Zurich www.zora.uzh.ch Year: 2018 Ruling nature, controlling people: nature conservation, development and war in North-Eastern Namibia since the 1920s Lenggenhager, Luregn Abstract: Recent nature conservation initiatives in Southern Africa such as communal conservancies and peace parks are often embedded in narratives of economic development and ecological research. They are also increasingly marked by militarisation and violence. In Ruling Nature, Controlling People, Luregn Lenggenhager shows that these features were also characteristic of South African rule over the Caprivi Strip region in North-Eastern Namibia, especially in the fields of forestry, fisheries and, ulti- mately, wildlife conservation. In the process, the increasingly internationalised war in the region from the late 1960s until Namibia’s independence in 1990 became intricately interlinked with contemporary nature conservation, ecology and economic development projects. By retracing such interdependencies, Lenggenhager provides a novel perspective from which to examine the history of a region which has until now barely entered the focus of historical research. He thereby highlights the enduring relevance of the supposedly peripheral Caprivi and its military, scientific and environmental histories for efforts to develop a deeper understanding of the ways in which apartheid South Africa exerted state power. Posted at the Zurich Open Repository and Archive, University of Zurich ZORA URL: https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-150287 Monograph Published Version Originally published at: Lenggenhager, Luregn (2018). Ruling nature, controlling people: nature conservation, development and war in North-Eastern Namibia since the 1920s. Basel: Basler Afrika Bibliographien. Luregn Lenggenhager Ruling Nature, Controlling People Caprivi Strip region in North-Eastern Namibia, especially in the fields of forestry, fisheries and, ultimately, wildlife conservation.
    [Show full text]
  • July So That They Can Also Test the Installed Eco-Smart Sewer System
    Media Monitoring on Urban Development in Namibia Media Monitoring on Urban Development in Namibia is a service provided by Development Workshop Namibia (DWN), a registered Namibian NGO with a focus on sustainable urban development and poverty reduction. DWN is part of a world-wide network of Development Workshop (DW) organisations with centres in Canada, Angola and France, and offices in Vietnam and Burkino Faso. It was founded in the 1970s by three architect students in the UK and has been funded by non-governmental organisations, private citizens, and national and international development organisations. In Namibia, DWN’s activities focus on urban related research, effective urban planning for the urban poor, solutions to informal settlements, water & sanitation, and projects specifically targeting disadvantaged segments of the urban youth. Through 40 years of engagement on urban issues mainly in Africa and Asia, the DW network of organisations has acquired significant institutional knowledge and capacity and is well integrated in regional and international networks. The Namibian media provide an important source of information on urban development processes in the country, highlighting current events, opportunities and challenges. The media further provide insight into the different views and perceptions of a variety of actors, be it from government, non- government, private sector, and individuals that reside in Namibia’s towns and settlements. It is therefore hoped that DWN’s Media Monitoring service will provide insights into those different views, with potential use for a variety of institutions and decision-makers that work in the urban environment in Namibia. The Media Monitoring service is currently provided on a monthly basis and monitors the following newspapers: The Namibian, Republikein, Namibian Sun, New Era, Windhoek Observer, Confidente, and Informante.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report 2015
    ANNUAL REPORT 2015 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................. 4 2. PROGRAMME PURPOSE .................................................................................................. 4 3. WHERE WE WORK ............................................................................................................ 5 4. PROGRAMMES .................................................................................................................. 6 4.1 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE ................................................................................ 6 4.1.1 Malaria ..................................................................................................................... 6 4.1.2 Immunisation ............................................................................................................ 6 4.1.3 HIV/AIDS .................................................................................................................. 6 4.1.4 Tuberculosis ............................................................................................................. 6 4.1.5 First Aid .................................................................................................................... 6 4.1.6 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion ................................................................ 7 4.2 DISASTER MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................ 8 4.2.1
    [Show full text]
  • The Impact of Flooding on the Livelihood of People Living in The
    British Journal of Environmental Sciences Vol.4, No.2, pp.1-9, June 2016 ___Published by European Centre for Research Training and Development UK (www.eajournals.org) The Impact of Flooding On the Livelihood of People Living In the Luhonono Area in the Zambezi Region, Namibia Percy Mashebe1, Andries Jordaan2, Africa Zulu1 Alex Kanyimba3 1Department of Mathematics, Science and Sport Education, Katima Mulilo Campus, Private 1096, University of Namibia 2 Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa (Dimtec), Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Univervesity of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300. 3Department of Life Long Learning and Community Education, Windhoek Main Campus, University of Namibia. ABSTRACT: This study examined the impact of floods on the livelihoods of the community of the Luhonono area (formally called Schuckmansburg) in the Kabbe constituency in the Zambezi Region of Namibia. The problem identified is the persistent flooding in the Luhonono area, giving rise to the need to look at the impact of floods on the livelihoods of the local community. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches, utilising both descriptive and exploratory designs. The target population for the study was all the heads of households, community leaders and a political councillor of government in Luhonono area. The study applied both purposive sampling and simple random sampling techniques. Structured questionnaires and an interview guide were used as research instruments to collect data from the sample. The data was used to measure the impact of floods on the livelihood of the people in the flood prone area. The data collected were computed using the Excel computer program version 16.0 and the data were analysed by both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
    [Show full text]
  • IMPACT of FLOODS on RURAL LIVELIHOODS of PEOPLE RESIDING in FLOOD PRONE AREAS: the CASE of LUHONONO COMMUNITY Ln the ZAMBEZI REGION of NAMIBIA
    IMPACT OF FLOODS ON RURAL LIVELIHOODS OF PEOPLE RESIDING IN FLOOD PRONE AREAS: THE CASE OF LUHONONO COMMUNITY lN THE ZAMBEZI REGION OF NAMIBIA By MASHEBE PERCY MASHEBE (STUDENT NO: 2006067124) Submitted in partial fulfilment of the Requirements for the degree Master in Disaster Management In the Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa At the UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE Study Leader: DR. ANDRIES JORDAAN 2015 Declaration L Mashebe Percy Mashebe, declare that thi mini-dissertation hereby submitted for the MASTER 'S DEG REE in DISASTER RI SK MA AGEME T at the Faculty of atural and Agriculture Sc iences, Uni versity of the Free State, is my own independent wo rk and that I have not previously submitted this wo rk for a qu alificati on at another uni versity. TUDE TS AME: Mashebe Percy Mashebe T DE T SIG ATURE: .. .. ...... ....................... DATE: .............. .. ............ .. Acknowledgements In the first place, I wo uld like to thank our mi ght y God fo r giving me st rength, wisdom and capacity to carry out thi s research. Secondly, I wo uld li ke to offe r my great thanks to Dr Andri es Jordaan, my supervisor, fo r hi s strong support, gu idance and contin uous encouragements th roughout the process of thi s research . Thirdly, I wo uld like to thank the trad iti onal leaders of the Luhonono area for all owing me to co llect data in their area without any fo rm of di ffi culties. Fourthly, I wo ul d like to thank the Katima Mul ilo Campus Director, Dr B.
    [Show full text]
  • United in Separation? Lozi Secessionism in Zambia and Namibia
    Edinburgh Research Explorer United in Separation? Lozi Secessionism in Zambia and Namibia Citation for published version: Zeller, W & Melber, H 2018, United in Separation? Lozi Secessionism in Zambia and Namibia. in L de Vries, P Englebert & M Schomerus (eds), Secessionism in African Politics: Aspiration, Grievance, Performance, Disenchantment. 1 edn, Palgrave Series in African Borderland Studies, Palgrave Macmillan, New York, pp. 293-328. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90206-7 Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.1007/978-3-319-90206-7 Link: Link to publication record in Edinburgh Research Explorer Document Version: Peer reviewed version Published In: Secessionism in African Politics General rights Copyright for the publications made accessible via the Edinburgh Research Explorer is retained by the author(s) and / or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing these publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. Take down policy The University of Edinburgh has made every reasonable effort to ensure that Edinburgh Research Explorer content complies with UK legislation. If you believe that the public display of this file breaches copyright please contact [email protected] providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately and investigate your claim. Download date: 28. Sep. 2021 Zeller, Wolfgang and Henning Melber (2018): United in Separation? Lozi Secessionism in Namibia and Zambia. In: de Vries, Lotje; Pierre Englebert; Mareike Schomerus (eds.): Secessionism in African Politics: Aspiration, Grievance, Performance, Disenchantment. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. Introduction The Lozi/Barotse i kingdom was colonized and partitioned by Britain, Germany and Portugal from the late 19th century onwards.
    [Show full text]
  • Strategic Approach to Climate Change
    <insert photo> STRATEGIC APPROACH TO CLIMATE CHANGE Specialised Technical Session on Sustainable Transport 25 November 2019, Vic Falls, Zimbabwe PRESENTATION OUTLINE 2. Roads 3. Policy and 1. About Authority 4. National National Namibia Corporate Road Network strategies Mandate 5. Transport 6. Responses experiences : by the Road 7. Conclusion climate Sector change About Namibia ❖ Area of 825, 418 km2 ❖ Population of 2.3 million ❖ Least densely populated country in the world (2.5 persons per km2 ). ❖ The GDP is estimated at US$ 12 billion ❖ Inflation rate is at average of 5% per annum ❖ 1 US$ = N$ 15 = South African Rand Roads AUTHORITY Corporate MANDATE Road Infrastructure Government RA Mandate Management of national Road Network with a view to achieve a Transport Operation safe and efficient road sector NAMIBIA ROAD NETWORK ❖ Total network 48,984 km ❖ Bitumen 8000 km ❖ Gravel, Salt and Earth tracks 40,984 km ❖ Namibia been awarded the best country with the best road infrastructure in Africa in 2017. ❖ Current road condition: ❖ surfaced 6,4% in unacceptable standard ❖ Unsurfaced is 46% in unacceptable standard Policies and national strategies in response to climate change Road Transport Sustainability Plan for Namibia, 2015. *Incorporated into the Roads Authority Strategic Plan. Goals: 1. Improve Road Safety 2. Enhance Preservation of Road Infrastructure 3. Promote Capacity Building and Workforce Development 4. Increase Funding for Road Transport 5. Optimise the Balance between Access and Mobility 6. Preserve Namibia’s Environmental and Ecological Systems 7. Pursue New Innovations and Technologies Policies and national strategies in response to climate change Road Asset Management Policy and Framework: 2019 ❖ To be aligned with RA’s corporate goals and business plan.
    [Show full text]
  • Flood Disaster Preparedness and Impacts on Rural Households: a Comparative Study of Mwandi District of Zambia and Eastern Zambezi Region of Namibia
    FLOOD DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND IMPACTS ON RURAL HOUSEHOLDS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MWANDI DISTRICT OF ZAMBIA AND EASTERN ZAMBEZI REGION OF NAMIBIA by M.P. MABUKU Submitted in partial fulfilment of the academic requirements of Doctor of Philosophy Agricultural Engineering School of Engineering College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg South Africa (December, 2019) PREFACE The research contained in this thesis was completed by the candidate while based in the Discipline of Agricultural engineering, School of Engineering of the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The research was financially supported by WaterNet, National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST) of Namibia and Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF). The contents of this work have not been submitted in any form to another university and, except where the work of others is acknowledged in the text, the results reported are due to investigations by the candidate. Signed: Date Supervisor: Dr. A. Senzanje ________________ ________________ Co-supervisor: Prof. M.M. Mudhara _______________ ______________ Co-supervisor: Prof. G.P.W. Jewitt _______________ ______________ Co-supervisor: Prof. W.O. Mulwafu _______________ ______________ i DECLARATION OF PLAGIARISM I, Monde Patrina Mabuku, declare that: (i) the research reported in this dissertation, except where otherwise indicated or acknowledged, is my original work; (ii) this dissertation has not been submitted in full or in part for any degree or examination to any other university; (iii) this dissertation does not contain other persons’ data, pictures, graphs or other information, unless specifically acknowledged as being sourced from other persons; (iv) this dissertation does not contain other persons’ writing, unless specifically acknowledged as being sourced from other researchers.
    [Show full text]
  • Environmental Assessment Scoping Report For: Township Establishment of February 2020 Proposed Katima Mulilo Extension 55 and 56, Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region
    Environmental Assessment Scoping Report for: Township Establishment of February 2020 proposed Katima Mulilo Extension 55 and 56, Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region Prepared for: National Housing Enterprise (NHE) Po Box: PO Box 20192, Eros, Windhoek Contact Number: +264 (61) 292 7111 Contact Person: Petrus Lukas Email: [email protected] Prepared by: Stubenrauch Planning Consultants P.O. Box 41404, Windhoek Contact Person: Bronwynn Basson Contact Number: +264 (61) 25 11 89 Fax Number: +264 (61) 25 11 89 Email: [email protected] PROJECT DETAILS Environmental Scoping Report for the: Title ▪ Township Establishment of proposed Katima Mulilo Extension 55 and 56, Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region Report Status Final SPC Reference W/19021 National Housing Enterprise (NHE) Po Box: PO Box 20192, Eros, Windhoek Contact Number: +264 (61) 292 7111 Proponent Contact Person: Petrus Lukas Email: [email protected] Stubenrauch Planning Consultants P.O. Box 41404, Windhoek Environmental Assessment Contact Person: Bronwynn Basson Practitioner Contact Number: +264 (61) 25 11 89 Fax Number: +264 (61) 25 11 89 Email: [email protected] Report date February 2020 Name Signature Date Authors Stephanie Strauss February 2020 LEGAL NOTICE This report or any portion thereof and any associated documentation remain the property of SPC until the mandator effects payment of all fees and disbursements due to SPC in terms of the SPC Conditions of Contract and Project Acceptance Form. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, any reproduction, duplication, copying, adaptation, editing, change, disclosure, publication, distribution, incorporation, modification, lending, transfer, sending, delivering, serving or broadcasting must be authorised in writing by SPC. Page iii Environmental Scoping Report for the Proposed Development Activities in Katima Mulilo, Namibia TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................
    [Show full text]