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Investigating sources of economic growth by regression methods.
No full textImpacts of selected macroeconomic variables on the economy of Angola were analysed in this study. Using a combination of simple and multiple regression models, we established the effect of these macroeconomic variables on the economic performance of Angola. Utilising time series data for the period 1978 – 2000, the results of the study indicate that exports undeniably play a critical role in the growth of the Angolan economy. In addition to other policy options, that were put forward, the paper recommends an outward looking industrialisation strategy for the economy of Angola
Description and ecology of Schinziophyton rautanenii (Schinz) Radcl.-Sm. in Namibia.
No full textThe Manketti, Mangongo or Mangetti, Schinziophyton rautanenii (Schinz) Radcl.-Sm is an indigenous tree in Namibia, the fruit of which are of significant socio-economic value. The tree occurs in what appears to be even aged groves on deep sand, as part of the dry savanna woodlands. Natural regeneration in the woodland areas seems to be scarce, although some success has been achieved by planting truncheons
Welcome message from the Vice Chancellor of the NUST: The role of academic institutions in entrepreneurship.
No full textInternational Conference on Entrepreneurship (1st : 2002 Oct. 3-4 : Pretoria, South Africa
Description and ecology of Schinziophyton rautanenii (Schinz) Radcl.-Sm. in Namibia
No full textThe Manketti, Mangongo or Mangetti, Schinziophyton rautanenii (Schinz) Radcl.-Sm is an indigenous tree in Namibia, the fruit of which are of significant socio-economic value. The tree occurs in what appears to be even aged groves on deep sand, as part of the dry savanna woodlands. Natural regeneration in the woodland areas seems to be scarce, although some success has been achieved by planting truncheons
The distribution and invasive potential of fountain grass pennisetum setaceum in Namibia.
No full textPennisetum sataceum is an exotic alien grass species from North Africa which invasive potential in Namibia. The distribution and invasive potential of this species was investigated. The current distribution of this species was compared with the reported distribution in the mid 1980s. It has increased its range in Namibia dramatically since then and is now found in a number of locations throughout Namibia, albeit mostly on road verges and other distributed areas predominantly in the Highland Savanna and Mountain Savanna biomes. It's popularity as an ornamental grass, particularly amongst farmers, is responsible for it's introduction and spread. Observations on a dense stand of P. setaceum west of Windhoek indicate this species preference for road verges and schist cuttings in association with relatively mesophytic grasses such as heteropogon contortus, Cenchrus ciliaris and panicum maximum. Its ability to form a major component of the vegetation of each of these habitats suggests that it has a broader tolerance range than the associate indigenous grasses. A range of control measures is suggested to prevent the species spreading further whilst it is still feasible
Identification and screening of entrepreneurial skills in education.
No full textInternational Conference on Entrepreneurship (1st : 2002 Oct. 3-4 : Pretoria, South Africa)Entrepreneurship education should encourage students to look for creative and innovative ideas that may provide multiple solutions to problems, and develop their capacity to think independently. Education should provide an opportunity for students to learn, explore and implement ideas. One should not be punished for creative and innovative thinking (out of the mold). One should not be punished because his/ her idea was not successful but rather encouraged to continue in the search for new ideas. This will encourage learners to acquire knowledge, experience and willingness to examine problems in new ways
The potential impacts of wood harvesting of bush thickening species on biodiversity and ecological processes.
No full textThis paper was presented at the National Forestry Research Workshop held in Windhoek.Studies of the effects of bush clearing have mostly focussed on economic issues such as production. In this paper, biodiversity and ecological effects of bush clearing were investigated, largely through a literature survey. Vertebrate and plant taxa were focussed upon. Two future scenarios were discussed. The first scenario was that future wood harvesting would follow Forestry Stewardship Council Principles and Forestry Guidelines. The second scenario was that demand exceeded supply and that sound sustainable principles would be abandoned in certain areas, in order to chase demand. In the first scenario, biodiversity would be improved, as would ecological processes. In the second scenario, arboreal species, including cavity users, and species requiring microhabitats and shelter would be
badly affected, with local extinctions of these species likely. Management recommendations are provided. Biodiversity research should be viewed as a priority, in order to better understand the effects of different wood harvesting management strategies
Institutional open and distance learning collaboration in Namibia.
No full textSocial and economic development depends to a large extent on applicable knowledge, skills and attitudes. In this regard the Government of Namibia has given the highest priority to education in the national budget of the country since Independence in 1990. Due to the fact that not all learning can be provided through formal education on campus, at schools, colleges and institutions of higher education, open and distance learning have become a viable alternative. In recent years Namibia has seen a rapid expansion of open and distance learning, which provides many thousands of Namibians the opportunity to study part-time to improve their qualifications. However, in order to provide an effective and efficient service to the open and distance learning students in Namibia, the four publicly-funded institutions involved in open and distance learning activities embarked on a mission to collaborate. The result of this collaborative effort is the establishment of the Namibian Open Learning Network (NOLNeT). This article gives an overview of this collaborative effort amongst the four Namibian publicly-funded institutions
Learning orientations of students in an African developing country: Implications for knowledge transfer.
No full textInternational Conference on Entrepreneurship (1st : 2002 Oct. 3-4 : Pretoria, South Africa)This case study investigated the impact of two principle learning orientations of students (grading orientation vs. learning
orientation ) In order to evaluate their readiness to make a contribution to address the ever-increasing demands of society.
The study revealed that students are aware that a learning orientation is preferred, and that their study behaviour is indeed
learning oriented
The effect of a prescribed burn, followed up with browsing pressure, on rangeland condition in the mountain savanna and karstveld of Namibia.
No full textMeasurements were taken before and after the application of a prescribed burn, aimed at controlling bush thickening, on a commercial farm in the Mountain savanna and Karstveld of Namibia. The high fuel load, due to high rainfall during the previous season, resulted in an intense fire that caused considerable top kill of bushes. However, the bushes, dominated by Dichrostachys cinerea, resprouted at varying time intervals after the fire, mostly from the ground level. The occasional goat browsing pressure that was subsequently applied was insufficient to keep the majority of bushes under control. Hence browsing pressure would need to be applied more frequently and over a longer time period after a fire, in order to keep more of the bush regrowth under control. The goats also grazed significantly on the regrowth from perennial grasses. Therefore the browsing pressure should not be excessive, as the goats also threaten the perennial grasses