Whitney Lahja-Omagano Shingenge

Skilled professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, backed by a solid foundation in research methodologies. Proficient in data collection, statistical analysis, and academic writing, with expertise in programming languages including Linux and R. Demonstrated success in scientific research through a robust publication record and innovative solutions. Experienced in molecular biological assays such as real-time PCR, DNA extraction, and microbial multi-drug resistance assays.

• African Association for the Study of Indigenous Knowledge Systems. (2025). Proceedings of the Seventh Annual International Conference of the African Association for the Study of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (AASIKS): Exploring indigenous knowledge systems for sustainable development (Púnguè University, Mozambique, Virtual Conference). AASIKS. ISBN 978-1-83492-218
• Peer reviewed Publication - New uses for undervalued plants as herbal teas in the prevention of Malaria in Namibia (2024) W Shingenge, I Preez-Bruwer, D Mumbengegwi.
• Peer reviewed Publication - Namibian plants and malaria treatment: a review. I du Preez, W Shingenge, and D Mumbengegwi (2020).
• Conference proceeding - Exploration of educational practices associated with indigenous knowledge in the phytotherapy of infectious diseases, such as Malaria, Tuberculosis, and COVID-19 in the Zambezi region of Namibia (2023) E Ngololo, M Jonas, W Shingenge, I Kambeyo, M Muyongo, D Shuudfonya.
• Conference proceeding - An Application of Indigenous Knowledge in the management of infectious diseases (Malaria, Tuberculosis, and COVID-19) in Manica and Tete provinces of Mozambique, and the Zambezi Region of Namibia (2023) I Bruwer, W Shingenge, M Muyongo, Shatri, K Kaitjizemine.
• Conference proceeding - An assessment of the antibacterial properties of colophospermum mopane (omusati) trees and shrubs. W Shingenge, I Du Preez, D Mumbengegwi (2018).

• Cara-Mia, Dunaiski, Senior Research Officer, CaraMia.Dunaiski@nip.com.na, +264 61 295 4035, Namibia Institute of Pathology
• Davis, Mumbengegwi, Head: Multidisciplinary Research Services, dmumbengegwi@unam.na, +264 61 206 3908, University of Namibia