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Showing 1 to 20 of 52 for “"Kavango"”.
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Expanding the Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) TFCA: Experiences from Botswana
… ecological, social, and economic agendas. The Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) TFCA is the largest of these initiatives extending across the borders of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This research traces the expansion of the TFCA from its formation in 2003 to 2018, with a particular …
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The politics of Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) TFCA in Botswana
… in Southern Africa, this study explores how Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) TFCA has been motivated. The study questions the interests of Botswana government participation in the KAZA TFCA and examines the effects of the KAZA TFCA on local communities. This study employs a qualitative approach …
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The Kavango-Zambezi Conservation Area (KAZA) and its dynamics in Zambia
… the motivation of Zambia’s participation in the Kavango–Zambezi TFCA (KAZA TFCA). KAZA TFCA is one of the largest TFCAs in the world and is said to be home to the largest number of the remaining African elephants (approximately 120,000). This five-country TFCA spans large rural landscapes that …
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Mental health and coping strategies of teenage mothers in the Kavango regions
… coping strategies of teenage mothers in the two Kavango regions, namely Kavango East and Kavango West. The main focus of the study is to investigate, whether young schooling mothers show symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. Furthermore, the study seeks to explore the extent of these …
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Exploring determinants of learner dropout in Kavango West region rural primary schools
The research aims to explore the determinants of dropout among primary school learners in rural schools and find the strategies that can be applied to retain learners in school until they complete secondary school. The study employed a qualitative research approach where data was gathered from the …
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Checking the Kulcha: Local discourse of culture in the Kavango region of Namibia
… The research was done in the town of Rundu in Kavango region, northeastern Namibia. In attempting to understand the local notions of culture this study focused on two main events: the Independence Day celebration on 21 March 2006 and a funeral that was held earlier in the month of January. …
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Fish species composition, fish sizes and diversity in the Kamutjonga floodplain, Kavango river, Namibia
… fish sizes and species diversity in the Kavango River’s Kamutjonga floodplain as a basis to provide management advice to ensure the sustainable use of the fisheries. The fish species composition and relative abundance were assessed in the Kamutjonga floodplain along the Kavango River …
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Management of learners' absenteeism in rural primary schools in the Kavango region of Namibia
… absenteeism in rural primary schools in the Kavango region of Namibia. This study was conducted in the Kavango region of Namibia where absenteeism has been identified as a problem in achieving quality education. A further purpose of the study was to gain some insight into the management …
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Assessing the current status of local floodplain fisheries in the Okavango river, Kavango region, Namibia
… grounds and could provide refuge for the Okavango River fish communities. Furthermore, from both the fishermen and experimental gear catches it was observed the species abundance was dominated by O. andersonii for the flood period. Species diversity for the different flood prod showed no …
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Impact of Microfinance Grants on Rural Development: A case study of Kavango East Regional Council
… microfinance grants on rural development in the Kavango East Region administered by the Kavango East Regional Council. The Kavango East Region is the poorest region in Namibia, with an unemployment rate that is higher than the national rate. With these statistics as background, the microfinance …
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An investigation of challenges that impede the elimination of malaria in Andara district, Kavango east region, Namibia
… the elimination of malaria in Andara District, Kavango East Region, Namibia, so that efforts may be put to address such. Interventions which have been put in place include universal large-scale deployment of indoor residual spraying, distributing insecticide-treated bed nets and treating with …
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Assessment of death notification and registration process: Case study of Rundu district in Kavango east region, Namibia
Mortality information is most directly valuable in the health sector. They help to identify high mortality areas and high-risk groups in the population. They are necessary to determines health services and the mostly needed relevant interventions that are likely to have great impact. Vital …
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Population genetics and transmission dynamics of Plasmodium falciparum in the Kavango East and Zambezi regions of Namibia
… data from health districts in the Kavango East and Zambezi regions of Namibia. DNA was extracted using the chelex DNA extraction method, the parasite DNA was genotyped with capillary electrophoresis using a 26 microsatellite marker set to determine P. falciparum genetic structure in …
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Feeding ecology of the African tigerfish Hydrocynus vittatus castelnau, 1861 in the floodplains of the Kavango river, Namibia
… was investigated in the floodplains of the Kavango River, Namibia. A total of 275 samples of tigerfish were caught, using a seine and an experimental multifilament gillnet, during the annual flooding period between February and May 2020. The result of the study shows a significant …
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Exploring parental involvement in learners’ education: A case of selected junior primary schools in the Kavango West region, Namibia
… parents are in their kids' education in the Kavango West Region. Parents should be equipped with the knowledge necessary to enthusiastically support their children in their academic endeavors, as they are an invaluable resource for students' education. Three primary goals guided the study: …
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Effect of a multi-modal approach on developing number sense in Grade 8 learners in Ncamagoro circuit, Kavango West region
… particularly in the Ncamagoro Circuit of the Kavango West Region, has been relatively attributed to the use of traditional teaching methods that fail to support number sense development. This study investigated the effects of a multimodal approach on the development of number sense in Grade 8 …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practice of patients diagnosed with diabetes regarding diabetic self-care management in intermediate Rundu hospital, Kavango east region
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. The majority of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and practice of …
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Project-based learning for Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate ordinary Algebra in selected senior secondary schools in Kavango West region in Namibia
… algebra in selected senior secondary schools in Kavango West region. The study employed a quantitative approach. Furthermore, a quasi-experimental non-equivalent (pre-test - post-test) control research design was used to collect data from one school for two weeks. A sample of 80 learners was …
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