The document discusses the state of soil analysis laboratories in Namibia, including the presence of only two routine laboratories. It highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the presenter's lab, emphasizing the need for staff competency improvement and quality assurance. The presenter expresses a desire to connect with other labs across the continent and stay informed about their developments.

1. Laboratory name:
Analytical Services and Product
Development
Country: NAMIBIA
Name of the presenter:
Ella Shiningayamwe

2. Soil analysis in your country
How many routine laboratories exist in your
country? Only 2 – Ours and ANALYTICAL
LABORATORY SERVICES, Namibia
Are they ‘mobile’ laboratories? No
Are soil test kits commonly used? No,
only started resently

3. Strength/weakness
What do you think your lab is strong at? The
lab has enough space and well furnished
with equipment.
What do you think it could be improved?
–Enhance capacity of staff competancy,
Quality Assuaarnce and Control(Knowledge
on validation of analytical method),
Interpretation of soil results and fertilizer
recommendation.
- Assist with the Process of accreditation

4. What are your expectations out of this meeting and
GLOSOLAN?
To know what is happening in other labs
on the continent and be up to date with others.
To form a link with others.

5. Thanks for your
attention

6. Thanks for your
attention