UNISWA RESEARCH CENTRE - continued(basic research), as these are considered as importantas other types of research. The URC strives (vi) toestablish and sustains effective interactions with partnersand beneficiaries of research, through exploiting theopportunities these partners provide for the institutionand its researchers. UNISWA needs to develop further itscapacity in leadership in many of the activities to achievethe URC objectives.WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/CONFERENCESHOSTED BY THE CENTRENATIONALTITLE/THEMEDissemination Seminar on a Commissioned Study: League ofAfrican Churches in Swaziland: Challenges and Prospects8 April 2011DATEATTENDED AND PRESENTEDNAME TITLE/THEME OF CONFERENCE TITLE OF PAPERPRESENTEDDlamini, N.Dlamini, M.P. &Dlamini, B.M.27th Annual Conference of theAssociation of International AgriculturalExtension and Education (AIAEE)Factors explainingsustainability of agriculturaldevelopment projectsimplemented by nongovernmentalorganisationsin SwazilandDATE(S) AND VENUEJuly 4-8, 2011Hilton Hotel,Windhoek, NamibiaRESEARCH ACTIVITIESRESEARCH FUNDED BY THE RESEARCH BOARDMAY 2012APPLICANTS DEPARTMENT FACULTY TITLE OF PROJECT AMOUNT APPROVED(EMALANGENI)Tiruneh, A.T. andMtshali, J.S.EnvironmentalHealth ScienceHealth SciencesHeavy Metals in SewageSludge: Recommending theUse of Sludge for Agriculturein Swaziland47, 474.04NOVEMBER 2011APPLICANTS DEPARTMENT FACULTY TITLE OF PROJECT AMOUNT APPROVED(EMALANGENI)Varkey, A.J.Dlamini, M.D. &Mansuetus, A.B.Physics andBiologyScienceGermicidal Action of Some Metals/MetalIons in Combating E.coliBacteria in Contaminated Water29 773.60Gadaga, T.H.Simatende, P. &Nkambule, S.J.EnviironmentalHealth ScienceHealthSciencesScreening for Pro-biotics inTraditional Fermented Foods inSwaziland41 021.20REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR 76
FINAL REPORTS FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE UNISWA RESEARCH BOARDThe following final reports are now available at the Research Centre:AUTHOR (S) DEPARTMENT & FACULTY TITLE OF PROJECTPali-Shikhulu, J.& Nsibandze, B.Murye, A.F.Nkambule, T.S.Matthew, R.& Mutangira, J.P.B.Ntonifor, N.N.& Masina, G.T.Rugambisa, J.I.& Masuku, M.B.Agricultural Education and ExtensionMalkerns Research StationFaculty of AgricultureEnvironmental Health ScienceSociologyAdult EducationFaculty of Health Sciences andEducationCrop ProductionFaculty of AgricultureAgriculture Economics andManagementFaculty of AgricultureExploration of Mushroom Species and Evaluation oftheir EnvironmentsAssessment of the Role of Policy in EnvironmentalConflict Management in SwazilandEffects of Locally Produced Botanical Insecticidesand Cultural Practices on Maize Stalk Bores and SeedYieldsThe Contribution of Urban Agriculture to HouseholdIncome and Food Security: A CaseSstudy ofMbabane and Manzini cities.Magagula, C.N.Biological SciencesFaculty of ScienceDistribution and Impact of the HerringboneLeafminer on Lantana camara in SwazilandJibowo, A.A.Dube, M.A.& Dlamini, R.M.Wahome, P.K.Oseni, T.O.Masarirambe, M.T.& Shongwe, V.D.Agricultural Education and ExtensionFaculty of AgricultureHorticultureFaculty of AgricultureUtilisation of Local Leaders in Swaziland AgriculturalExtensionThe Performance of Gyposphila (GypsophilaPaniculata L.) Under Different Hydroponics SystemsPUBLICATIONS OF THE UNISWA RESEARCHBOARDUNISWA RESEARCH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE,SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (UREJAST)Seven manuscripts will be included in UREJAST Volume13 (2) December 2010:Title and AuthorsKernel set in seed production of maize (Zea Mays L.)hybrids in ZambiaRichard Chanda, Davies Lungu, CatherineMungoma and John MacRobertA review of the significance of browse in ruminantnutrition and opportunities to enhance browseproductivity in BotswanaK. Tshireletso, M. Nsinamwa, U. J. Omphile, and A.A. AgangaFactors influencing the adoption of improvedtechnologies by smallholder cereal producers inZambiaG. Tembo, P. Hamukwala, T. Kalinda, D. Larson andM. ErbaughRelevance of Swaziland agricultural extension serviceK.J. Keregero and J. Pali-ShikhuluRural poverty water resources and rural livelihoods inMahlangatsha inkhundla, SwazilandN.S. Mavimbela, A. Salam and D.S. TeveraAnalysis of nature benefits in conservancy-edgecommunities: a focus on the Save Valley of ZimbabweS. Jerie and P. DhliwayoEffect of compound fertilizer and plant population onyield of maize (Zea Mays L.)Grown under rainfed conditions in LesothoJ. A. Adjetey and W. K. Sefika77REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR