Directory of Members

> Zimbabwe Open University - ZOU
> Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning - BOCODOL
> Emlalatini Development Centre - Swaziland
> Lesotho Distance Teaching Centre (LDTC)
> Mozambique Department of Distance Education
> Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
> Polytechnic of Namibia - Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning (COLL)
> University of Namibia
> University of Botswana
> University of South Africa (UNISA)
> Open Learning Systems Education Trust
> University of Swaziland
> National Association Of Distance Education Organisations Of South Africa
> Institute of Distance and Continuing Studies (Lesotho)
> University of Zambia
> University of Pretoria:Unit for Distance Education

Zimbabwe Open University - ZOUL
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Telephone number: 263 – 4 – 793002/3/7/8/9
Fax number: 263 – 4 - 251515
Email address: pkurasha@mweb.co.zw
Physical address: 7th Floor, Stanley House cnr 1st & Jason Moyo Avenue Harare, Zimbabwe
Postal address: Box MP 1119 Mount Pleasant, Harare
Country: Zimbabwe
Institutional Status (e.g. Faculty, Department, Government, NGO): University
Head of Institution(Director, Rector, Vice Chancellor, Principal) Vice-Chancellor, Dr P. Kurasha
List of academic faculties: 1.     Faculty of Education
2.     Faculty of Commerce
3.     Faculty of Science
4.     Faculty of Social Sciences
Institutional contact person: Dr Primerose Kurasha
Country contact person: Dr Primerose Kurasha
DE courses offered:

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce Banking and Finance
Bachelor of Commerce Finance
Bachelor of Commerce Marketing
Bachelor of Management Human Resources
Bachelor of Commerce Industrial and Labour Studies

Bachelor of Commerce Human Resource Mgt and Industrial Relations

Bachelor of Education (Educational
 Administration Planning and Policy Studies)

Bachelor of Education Secondary

Bachelor of Arts, English and Communication    Studies

 

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies
BSc in Geography and Environmental
            Studies

BSc in Special Education
BSc in Counselling
BSc in Psychology
BSc in Psychology Honours
BSc in Agriculture Management
BSc in Mathematics and Statistics
BSc in Nursing Science
BSc in Physical Education and Sport
BSc Honours in Natural Sciences
Executive Diploma in Business Leadership
Science Bridging  Certificate
Diploma in Education


Postgraduate Programmes

 

Master of Business Administration
Masters of Education (Educational Administration, Planning & Policy Studies)

Post Graduate Diploma in Education

Master of Science in Laboratory Management

 
Staff profile (Names of key staff and field of Specialisation):

Dr Primerose Kurasha, Vice-Chancellor BBS (Z”bwe.), MBA (Bridgeport), PhD (Potchef.)
Professor Robert Chimedza, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Academic, PhD (Mich.State)
Ms Ruth Kaseke, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Finance and Administration, MBA ( Z’bwe)
Mr Timothy E. Benza, Registrar, M.Ed  (Zim)
Dr Gabriel Kabanda, Director, Information Communication Technology, PhD in Computer Science,(USA).
Mr Jasper L. Maenzanise, Director, Library and Information Systems, B.A (Z”bwe), MLS (South Africa)
Mrs Perpetual J. Ndekwere , Director of Finance, BBS (Z’bwe), CIS ( Z’bwe), MBA (Z’bwe)
Target groups:  
Total enrolments figures for 2006: 19 475
Year of establishment: 1999
Total number of staff: 600 F/T and 1500 P/T
Website address: www.zou.ac.zw
Mission statement: “Empowerment through Open Learning” 

Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning - BOCODOL
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Telephone number: (267) 3181470
Fax number: (267) 3181473/3191089
Email address: enquiries@bocodol.ac.bw
Physical address:

Plot Number 39772, Corner Western Bypass &  Garamotlhose Rd, Gaborone West Block 6
Postal address: P/Bag BO 187 Bontleng, Gaborone,
Country: Botswana
Institutional Status: Parastatal
Head of Institution: Executive Director Dr Daniel R Tau
Institutional contact person: Dr Daniel R Tau
Country contact Person Dr Daniel R Tau
DE courses Offered:

1. School Equivalency
2. Vocational, Professional & Management Courses
3. Tertiary Level Courses

Staff profile(names of key staff and
area of specialisation

Dr Daniel R. Tau  - Executive Director
Ms B. Nage-Sibande – Director Programmes
Ms F.L. Amey – Director Learner Support
Mr J.B. Mosimane – Director Financial Services
Ms M.B. Maroba – Director Corporate Services
Mr T.T. Thutoetsile – Director SADC - CDE
Target Groups: Out-of-School Youths and Adults
Total enrolments figures for 2006

School Equivalency   -30 612
Vocationa1, Professional & Management Courses –
1 578

TOTAL:     32190
Year established: 2000
Total number of staff: 112
Website address: www.gov.bw/moe/bocodol
Mission statement:

To empower the Nation with knowledge and skills through open access to quality, innovative distance learning programmes and services, for the promotion of global competitiveness and a culture of life-long learning.

Emlalatini Development Centre - Swaziland ^back to top^
Telephone number: +268 416 1171/2/3
Fax number: +268 416 1983
Email address: emlalatini@africaonline.co.sz
Physical address: Between Ezulwini Hotel Complex and Lobamba, along old Manzini-Mbabane RD
Postal address: P.O. Box 547 Mbabane H100
Country: Swaziland
Institutional Status:
(e.g. Faculty, Department, Government, NGO)		 Government
Head of Institution:
(Director, Rector, Head, Principal)		 Mr M.V. Zikalala
List of departments/Units: 1. Office of the Director
2. Division: Programmes and Materials Development
3. Division: Management and Support Services
4. Division: Finance and Administration
5. Regional Offices (x4)
Institutional contact person: Mr M.V. Zikalala
Country contact person: Dr C.W.S Sukati
DE courses offered: Junior Certificate, O’Level & HIGCSE
Staff profile (Names of key staff and field of Specialization): Mrs G.T. Mtshali, Educational Admin & Management, Distance Education Literacy
Target groups: Junior Certificate, O’Level & HIGCSE students
Total enrolment figures for 2002: 1200
Year of establishment: 1973
Total number of staff: 67
Website address : (to be available soon)
Mission statement: Emlalatini Development centre (EDC) provides quality education to all people who want to pursue the junior Certificate, GCE O’Level and HIGCSE courses regardless of age and distance.


Lesotho Distance Teaching Centre (LDTC) ^back to top^
Telephone number: +26622 316 9611 / 2232 3169
Fax number: +26622 310 245
Email address:

ldtc@adelfang.co.za
Physical address: Maseru, Main South One (Rd)
Postal address: P.O Box 781
Country: Lesotho
Institutional Status:
(e.g. Faculty, Department, Government, NGO)		 Government Department
Head of Institution:
(Director, Rector, Head, Principal)		 Mr V.S. Seutloali
Institutional contact person: Mr M. Mohale
Country contact person: Dr M. Maruping
DE courses offered: Basic literacy and Numeracy Junior Certificate and O’level Courses
Staff profile (Names of key staff and field of Specialization): Mr V.S. Seutloali
Director, Adult/NFE - Training/Media technology (Radio Production)
Mrs J.K. Malefane
Deputy Director, Continuing Education, Distance Teaching/Tutor Training and counselling
Mrs M.H. Mochochoko
Deputy Director, Basic Education, English/Sesotho Literature, Mass Communication - Distance Education
Mrs M. Mofokeng
NFE - Inspector, Leadership in Educational Administration, Adult Education/Distance Education
Mrs. M. Lepota
Assistant Human Resource Officer
B.A Public Administration – Human Resource
Management.
Mr M. Mohale
Student advisor, History/Development Studies, Distance Education
Mrs 'Mankabi Rantekoa
Education Evaluator, M.Ed. (Education Management)

Mrs. ‘Maseitlheko Ramakau,
Evaluation Assistant, M.Ed. (Policy Studies and
Governance in Education)
Mrs A. Ramotso-Maieane
Basic Rural Education editor, Mathematics/Chemistry, Distance Education
Ms M. C. Fiee
Education Broadcasting Officer, English, Sesotho Literature, Mass Media and Communication
Mr Motloheloa Khaketla
Language Editor, History/English
Ms P. M. Masita
Audio-Visual Supervisor, Sesotho - History, Distance Education, Media Studies
Ms M. Theletsane
Service Agency Coordinator, Adult Education
Ms M. Griffiths
Literacy and Numeracy Coordinator - Policy Studies in Education
Target groups: Formal school dropouts and Illiterates
Total enrolment figures for 2002: Continuing Education Unit: 12 664
Basic Education Unit: 6 099
Year of establishment: 1974
Total number of staff: 108 (Full-time)
335 (Part-time)
Website address : (to be available soon)
Mission statement: The Lesotho Distance Teaching Centre was established to make formal and non-formal education available mainly to the underprivileged people of Lesotho through the use of distance teaching methods.

Mozambique Department of Distance Education ^back to top^
Telephone number: +258 1 480795
Fax number: +258 1 480795
Email address: Angela.Martins@mined.gov.mz
Physical address: Av. 24 de Julho nº 174 – Maputo - Moçambique
Postal address: Caixa Postal no 34
Country: Moçambique
Institutional Status:
(e.g. Faculty, Department, Government, NGO)		 Department
Head of Institution:
(Director, Rector, Head, Principal)		 Angela Martins
Institutional contact person: Angela Martins
Country contact person: Angela Martins
DE courses offered: Secondary Education – grade 8 to 10
Target groups: Youth out of school (Secondary Education)
Total enrolment figures for 2002: Students – pilot project (started 2004)
Year of establishment: 2000
Total number of staff: 5


Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) ^back to top^
Telephone number: +264 61 320 5111
Fax number: +264 61 216 987
Email address: Institutional Rep.: beukes@namcol.com.na
Country Rep.: murangi@namcol.com.na
Physical address: 2030/1 Independence Avenue, Katutura, Windhoek
Postal address: P/Bag 15008, Katutura, Windhoek, Namibia
Country: Namibia
Institutional Status:
(e.g. Faculty, Department, Government, NGO)		 Parastatal
Head of Institution:
(Director, Rector, Head, Principal)		 Director
List of your Departments/Units: 1. Office of the Director
2. Division: Programmes and Materials Development (PMD)
3. Division: Management and Support Services (MSS)
4. Division: Finance and Administration
5. Regional Offices (x4)
Institutional contact person (s): Mr Heroldt Murangi, Director
Mr Jerry Beukes, Deputy-Director (PMD)
DE courses offered:

Secondary Education Programme (Grades 10/12)
Certificate in Education for Development (CED)
Commonwealth Diploma in Youth in Development Work (CYP)
Staff profile (Names of key staff and field of Specialization): Mr H Murangi
Director
Mr J Beukes
Deputy-Director: Programmes and Materials Development (PMD)
Ms F Keendjele
Deputy-Director: Management and Support Services (MSS)
Ms P Kamati
Senior Manager: Finance and Administration
Mr P Pea
Regional Manager: Northern Region
Ms D Haufiku
Regional Manager: North-Eastern Region
Vacant
Regional Manager: Southern Region
Mr M Strauss
Regional Manager: Central Region
Target groups: Secondary Education targets adults and out-of-school youths;
CED targets community development workers, extension agents, non-formal educators;
CYP targets youth development workers
CLGS aims to address professional development needs of officers in local and regional government offices and municipalities as well as members of the general public who wish to pursue a career in this fields
Total enrolment figures for 2007: 28 323
Year of establishment: 1994 (as a Directorate in the Ministry of Education)
1997 (as a Parastatal)
Total number of staff: Full-time:  78
Part-time:  1354
Website address : http://www.namcol.com.na
Mission statement: We are committed to providing wider access to quality educational services for our learners and other customers using a variety of open learning methods.
Vision:

We strive to be a world class institution of excellence, accessible to all, fith committed professional staff, educating people through an innovative range of ODL programmes, providing quality services in a sustainable manner.


Polytechnic of Namibia
Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning (COLL) 		^back to top^
Telephone number: +264-61 207 2206
Fax number: +264-61 207 2208
Email address: dmowes@polyetchnic.edu.na
Physical address: 13 Storch Street, Windhoek, Namibia
Postal address: Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, Namibia
Country: Namibia
Institutional status:
(e.g. Faculty, Department, Government, NGO)		 Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning: Centre within the office of the Registrar
Head of institution:
(Director, Rector, Head, Principal)		 Assistant Registrar
List of units: Student Support; Courseware Production; Administrative Support
Institutional contact person: Ms. Delvaline Möwes – Assistant Registrar,
Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning
Country contact person: Ms F Mensah 
DE courses offered: National Diplomas in:
1. Accounting & Finance
2. Marketing
3. Business Administration
4. Public Management
5. Human Resources Management
6. Police Studies
B.Tech Degrees in:
7. Agricultural Management
8. Nature Conservation
Staff profile:
(Names of key staff and field of Specialization)		 Ms. Delvaline Möwes
Assistant Registrar, Student Support
Ms. Elizabeth Xaogus
Student Support, Officer Administrative
Ms. Nicolette van Wyk
Student Support, Officer Administrative
Mr. Bellington Mabakeng
Student Support, Officer Administrative
Mr. Reinoldt Lombaard
Store and Dispatch Clerk (Acting), Administrative
Target groups: All people who cannot attend full-time/residential studies who are in need of technological career-oriented tertiary education at internationally recognized standards.
Total enrolment figures for 2002: 790
Year of establishment: 1996
Total number of staff: 6 full-time staff
65-90 part-time staff
(increase annually as more courses are offered through distance mode)
Website address : http://www.polytechnic.edu.na
Vision Statement: The Polytechnic of Namibia’s Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning strives to advance the intellectual and human resource capacity of the nation by extending access to post-secondary, career-oriented education and training in applied sciences and technology, using open and distance learning principles.
Mission statement: The Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning is committed to:
· provide access to learning opportunities of quality higher education programmes through committed professional staff that meet individuals' lifelong learning needs;
· meet the needs of adult students for high quality, supported open learning provision at higher education level;
· enable adult students to successfully achieve their learning objectives;
· provide adult students with the best possible learning experience using the most appropriate and effective learning and teaching media and support services; and
· continually enhance the quality of course materials and support services.

University of Namibia ^back to top^
Telephone number: +264 61 206 3355
Fax number: +264 61 206 3016
Email address(s): hnnielsen@unam.na
Physical address: 340 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Pionerspark, Windhoek
Postal address: Private Bag 13245, Windhoek
Country: Namibia
Institutional status:
(e.g. Faculty, Department, Government, NGO)		 Centre for External Studies
Head of institution:
(Vice Chancellor)		 Professor Lazarus Hangula
Head of Centre Dr Haaveshe Nekongo-Nielsen
List of faculties/units:
  1. Five (7) Faculties:Agriculture & Natural Resources, Economics and Management Science, Education, Humanities & Social Science, Law, Medical & Health Sciences, Science.
  2. Four (4) campuses, six (6) centres, one (1) bureau.
  3. Management Services Departments eight (8).
Institutional contact person: Mrs Florida Beukes
Country contact person: Dr Haaveshe Nekongo-Nielsen
DE courses offered:

Education
Business

Nursing
(All at Bachelor level as well as Diploma level for some)
HIV/AIDS Counselling, Midlevel Management (both at certificate level)
Staff profile: 15 academic staff in different fields of study
Target groups: Working individuals
Total enrolment figures for 2002: 3 700 (distance) 9 500 (all)
Year of establishment: 1992
Total number of staff: 698 (343 academic)
Website address : www.unam.na
Vision Statement: found on the website (too long to quote here)
Mission statement: found on the website (too long to quote here)

University of Botswana ^back to top^
Telephone number: 267-355-2055
Fax number: 267-390-9156
Email address(s): nhundutj@mopipi.ub.bw
Physical address: Block 243, CCE Building
Postal address: Centre for Continuing Education
University of Botswana
P/Bag UB 00707
Gaborone
Country: Botswana
Institutional status:
(e.g. Faculty, Department, Government, NGO)		 University
Head of institution:
(Director, Rector, Head, Principal)		 Vice Chancellor
Institutional contact person: Dr T J Nhundu
Country contact person: Dr T J Nhundu
DE courses offered: Diploma in Primary Education
Commonwealth Youth Programme, Diploma in Youth Work (CYP)
Staff profile: Dr T J Nhundu, (Director CCE) Distance Education and Educational Management
Mr J W Kamau, Distance Education
Dr O S Tau, Instructional Design in distance Education
Mr I S Botshelo, Coordinator, Social Sciences and Business Studies
Mr K Kabonoki, Media Officer
Mrs. G S Kuswani, Coordinator, Humanities
Dr G Adekanmbi, Coordinator, Education
Mrs J Walwema, Editor, Humanities
Mr. P Y Thomas, Editor, Sciences and Maths
Ms N Matome, Graphic Design
Target groups: Certificate holders in teacher education
Social workers
Adult educators
School Administrators
Total enrolment figures for 2002: 1825
Year of establishment: 1982
Total number of staff: http://www.ub.bw/home.html
Mission statement: To contribute to national development through creation and pursuit of knowledge within the framework of lifelong learning.


University of South Africa (UNISA) ^back to top^
Telephone number: + 27 12 429 3266 / 3616 / 3300
Fax number: + 27 12 429 3630 / 8565 / 3221
Email address(s): nonyoep@unisa.ac.za
ngengat@unisa.ac.za
chadiie@unisa.ac.za
Physical address: Preller Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria
Postal address: Postal Address: P.O. Box 392, Pretoria, 0003
Country: South Africa
Institutional status:
(e.g. Faculty, Department, Government, NGO)		 University
Head of institution:
(Director, Rector, Head, Principal)		 Prof N.B. Pityana
Vice Chancellor and Principal
List of faculties/units: 1. Five (5) Colleges:Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Economic & Management Sciences, Human Sciences, Law, Science, Engineering & Technology
2. Six (3) bureaus, twenty six (26) Centres, eleven (11) Institutes and five (5) Units.
3. School of Business Leadership.
4. Management Services Departments twenty one (21).
Institutional contact person (s): Mrs E. P. Nonyongo
Mrs A. T. Ngengebule
Mrs I.E. Chadibe
Mrs A.Z Ntuli
Country contact person: Prof DL Mosoma
DE courses offered: Information: http://www.unisa.ac.za
Staff profile: Information: http://www.unisa.ac.za
Target groups: All students
Total enrolment figures for 2006: 180,276 - Degrees
59,349 - Certificate + Diplomas
Year of establishment: 1873
Total number of staff: approximately 3,500
Website address : http://www.unisa.ac.za
Vision Statement: “Towards the African university in the service of humanity”Our vision is to become Africa’s premier distance education provider, serving every country on the continent and transcending language and cultural barriers. In other words, we are a University committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.
Mission statement:

The University of South Africa is a comprehensive, open learning and distance education institution, which, in response to the diverse needs of the society.

  • Provides quality general academic and career-focused learning opportunities underpinned by principles of lifelong learning, flexibility and student-centredness
  • Undertakes research and knowledge development guided by integrity, quality and rigour
  • Participates in community development by utilizing its resources and capacities for the upliftment of the disadvantaged
  • Is accessible to all learners, specifically those on the African continent, and the marginalized, by way of a barrier-free environment, while responding to the needs of the global market
Open Learning Systems Education Trust ^back to top^
Telephone number: (011) 339 5491
Fax number: (011) 339 6818
Email address(s): olset@wn.org.za
Physical address: 15 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, 2017
Postal address: Box 30764, Braamfontein, 2017
Country: RSA
Institutional status:
(e.g. Faculty, Department, Government, NGO)		 NGO
Head of institution:
(Director, Rector, Head, Principal)		 Mr Gordon Naidoo
Institutional contact person (s): Mrs P Khoza
Country contact person: Prof D.L. Mosoma
DE courses offered: Interactive Radio Instruction
Staff profile: BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mr Gordo Naidoo - Executive Director
Mr David Maepa - Chairman
Moeletsi Mbeki
Hugh Lewin
Lindelwa Mabandla
Lulama Chakela
Chester Shaba - Head of coordinators
Mr Les Phillips - Human resource Manager
Ms Farhana Chand - Materials Development
Target groups: Primary School Teachers and Learners 
Total enrolment figures for 2002: --
Year of establishment: 1992
Total number of staff: 21
Website address : http://www.sn.apc.org/olset

Institute of Distance Education ^back to top^
Telephone number: (268) 518 7083
Fax number: (268) 518 7083
Email address(s): sukati@uniswac1.uniswa.sz
Physical address: University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni
Postal address: UNISWA, P/B Kwaluseni
Country: Swaziland
Institutional status:
(e.g. Faculty, Department, Government, NGO)		 Faculty
Head of institution:
(Director, Rector, Head, Principal)		 Director, Dr. C W S Sukati
Institutional contact person (s): Dr C W S Sukati
Country contact person: Mr. M V Zikalala
DE courses offered: B.A. (Humanities), B.Ed.(Adult Educ), Diploma in Commerce, Diploma in Law, Certificate in French
Staff profile: Dr. C W S Sukati – Education Planning and Management
Prof. E. Chandraiah – Distance Education Management & Commerce
Mr. J O Odumbe – Material Design and Development
Mrs. L D Vilakati – Student Support Services
Mr. D S Magagula – Copy Editor and Desktop Publisher
Target groups: Working Adults, post high school graduates & others who qualify
Total enrolment figures for 2002: 1246
Year of establishment: 1994
Total number of staff: 14
Website address : http://www.uniswa.sz/
Mission statement: The mission statement of the Institute of Distance Education is to provide academic and professional education and training for individuals by offering them quality short and long term programmes and courses at a time and place convenient to them using the distance education delivery mode.

National Association Of Distance Education Organisations Of South Africa ^back to top^
Telephone number: +2711 4032813
Fax number: +2711 4032814
Email address(s): jenny@saide.org.za
Physical address: 12th Floor, Noswal Hall
Cnr Bertha and Stiemens Streets
Braamfontein 2017
Postal address: PO Box 31822
Country: South Africa
Institutional status:
(e.g. Faculty, Department, Government, NGO)		 Membership Associaation
Head of institution:
(Director, Rector, Head, Principal)		 Ms Rachel Prinsloo (President 2006/07)
Jenny Louw - for NADEOSA Information Services
List of faculties/units:  
Institutional contact person (s): Jenny Louw - for NADEOSA Information Services
Country contact person: Prof DL Mosoma
DE courses offered: No courses
Staff profile: 1 part-time secretary
Target groups: Distance Education Providers and Related Fields
Total enrolment figures for 1999:  
Year of establishment: 1996
Total number of staff:  
Website address:

http://www.nadeosa.org.za
Mission statement: The overarching aim of this Association is to provide a forum for South African Organisation who are committed to increasing access to and affordable, cost effective and quality learning learning environment in which learners are empowered to become self-sufficient members of society.


Institute Of Distance And Continuing Studies ^back to top^
Telephone number: (266) 22322038
Fax number: (266) 22310433
Email address(s): hm.lephoto@nul.ls
Physical address: Main South 1, past the Convention Center
Postal address: P/B A47, Maseru 100
Country: Lesotho
Institutional status:
(e.g. Faculty, Department, Government, NGO)		 Faculty
Head of institution:
(Director, Rector, Head, Principal)		 H. Manthoto Lephoto
Institutional contact person H. Manthoto Lephoto
List of faculties/units:
  1. Centre for Sub-degree Programmes – offering credit programmes and skills in Business Management, Mass Communication, Adult Education and other fields at the diploma level, and also responding to identified areas of needs;
  2. Centre for Degree and Postgraduate Programmes – offering programme at first degree, postgraduate level;
  3. Centre for Outreach and Development – serves as an animator and factor for empowerment and development of the individuals, groups and communities so that they can become independent socially, economically and politically;
  4. Centre for Distance Leaner Support – is a support facility for all Centres' programmes using various educational resources including the relevant and innovative technology, and it is a link between the learner and facilitator to support distance-learning mode learner.
Country contact person: Dr HM Lephoto
DE courses offered: Adult Education, Business Management,Mass Communication, and Youth Development.
Total enrolment figures for 2002: 1403
Year of establishment: 1960
Total number of staff: 24
Website address : http://www.nul.ls/
Staff Profile: Professor Y.D.M. Bwatwa - B.A. (Goshen, Indiana), M.A. (Ball State), Ed.D (Ball State)
Adult Education
Professor D. Briamoh – B.Sc. (Lagos), M.Ed. (Ibadan), Ph.D (Ibadan), MBIM, ABSC, (London) – Adult Education.
Dr. M. Moshabesha – B.A [Admin] (UBLS), M.A.Ed. (Howard), Ph.D in Admin. & Management (OFS) – Administration & Management.
Dr. H.M. Lephoto – B.A. + CCE (NUL), M.Ed. (Tennessee State), Ph.D (Southern California) – Adult Education.
Dr. V.M. Mohasi – B.A.Ed (NUL), M.Ed. (Ohio), Ph.D. (U.Mass) – Adult Education.
Mrs. M.M. Semoko – B.A.Ed (NUL), Higher Dip. For Ed. Of Adults (WITS), M.Ed in Ad.Ed. (WITS) – Education.
Dr. D.M. Mohapi – B.Comm. (NUL), M.A. (Ball State), Ph.D () – Business Management.
Mr. D.M. Lephoto – B.Comm., PGCE (NUL), M.Ed. (Pittsburgh) – Business Management.
Mrs. T.A. Sekhesa – B.A.Ed (NUL). B.Ed. Hons (WITS). M.B.A () – Business Management.
Mr. K.W. Lofafa – B.A. Economics, PGCE (NUL) – Business Management.
Mrs. L.A. Sebatane – B.Sc. (Westminster), M.Ed. (Pittsburgh) – Education.
Mrs. M.I. Khabele – B.A. Econ. Dip. Adult Ed. (NUL), M.Ed. (Ohio) – Education.
Ms. M. Ntoanyane – Dip. Agric. (UBLS), B.Sc. Hons Agric Journ., M.Sc. Ext. Ed. (U.M. Columbia) – Media & Education.
Mr. P. Mathibeli – B.A. Hons Graphic Design, M.A. Media (Southampton Institute), ELE (Belgium) – Graphic design & Media.
Dr. S.M. Setoi – B.A.Ed. (NUL), M.Sc. (UW.Madison), Ph.D (UW. Madison) – Education.
Dr. B.M. Morolong – B.A.Ed. (NUL), M.A. (Machigan), Ph.D (Alberta) – Education.
Mr. D. Croome - B.A. Hons Politics & Econ., M.A. Econ. (London) Management
Ms. B. Makhakhane – B.A. Ed. (NUL), M.Ed. (Ohio) Educational Councelling
Ms. S. Seekane – B.Ed Adult Education (NUL) Education
Mrs. M. ‘Mefi –B Ed Adult Education (NUL) Education
Mr. R. Makara - BA Admin, (NUL) BA Adult Education (WITS) Education
Mission statement: Formerly the Institute of Extra Mural Studies (IEMS), the Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCS) of the National University of Lesotho, is set to serve as a catalyst of development – nationally and internationally – through the use of relevant technology, facilities and resources.
University of Zambia
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Telephone number: +260 1 254 430
Fax number: +260 1 254 430
Email address: vmuyatwa@moe,gov.zm (Director-DODE)
Physical address: Corner of Mogadishu and Chimanga Roads, Llongacres, Lusaka, Zambia.
Postal address: Ministry of Education, P.O Box 50093, Lusaka, Zambia.
Country: Zambia.
Institutional Status: Directorate
Head of Institution: Director Director
List of departments/Units: Educational Broadcasting Services (EBS), Zambia College of Open and Distance Education (ZACODE) and Education Television Services (ETVS).
Institutional contact person: Director
Country contact person: Director, Mr. V.M. Muyatwa (DODE).
DE courses offered: Lower Basic Education Alternative Upper Basic Programme, Alternative High School Education, Adult Literacy.
Staff profile (Names of key staff and field of Specialisation): Mr. V.M. Muyatwa B.A. Education, M.A. Education
Mrs. S. Kasase B.A. in Adult Education, Diploma in Adult Education and Certificate in Adult Education and Distance Education
Mr. J.K. Malama B. A. with Education and Diploma with EducationMr. F. G. Libindo B. A. with Education Diploma in Adult Education and Diploma with Education
Mr. F.M. Lubinda B.A. with EducationMr. E Malubila B.A in Adult Education, Diploma with Education
Mrs. R.N. Mweetwa B. Ed Technical and Vocational Education, Diploma with Education (Industrial Arts – Woodwork & Technical Drawing) and Skills Up-Grading Course Certificate.
Mrs. J. Mubashi Radio Production Certificate and Primary Teachers’ Certificate.
Mrs. B.M. Mudenda B.A. with Education, Diploma with Education
Mr. R.R. Malambo B.A. Adult Education, Diploma Adult Education, Certificate Adult Education and B.A. Education Management.
Target groups: Out of School children, Youths and Adults
Total enrolments figures for 2006: Lower Basic and Middle Basic – 58,701
Alternative Upper Basic – 3000
Alternative High School – 1000
Skills – 1000TOTAL ENROLMENT = 63,701
Year of establishment: 1968 (Ministry of Education – Adult Education Department)
Total number of staff: 484
Website address: Nil
Mission statement: DODE is committed to increasing access to and coordinating quality distance education, adult literacy and non-formal education programmes through a variety of educational technologies, which provide life-long education for development.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

University of Pretoria:Unit for Distance Education
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Telephone number: +27 12 420 5700
Fax number: +27 12 420 5863
Email address: johan.hendrikz@up.ac.za
Physical address:

Faculty of Education
Room C212
Aldoel Building
Groenkloof Campus
Leyds StreetGroenkloof
Postal address: Unit for Distance Education
Faculty of Education
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 0002
Country: South Africa
Institutional Status: University
Head of Institution: Director Vice-Chancellor and Principal: Prof CWI Pistorius
List of academic faculties: Economic and Management Sciences
Education
Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Health Sciences
Humanities
LawNatural and Agricultural Sciences
Theology
Veterinary Sciences

The Unit for Distance Education is located in the Faculty of Education
Institutional contact person: Dr Johan Hendrikz
Country contact person: Mrs Evelyn Nonyongo
DE courses offered: Advance Certificate in Education : Special Needs Education
Advance Certificate in Education : Education Management
BEd(Hons) Education Management, Law and Policy
Staff profile (Names of key staff and field of Specialisation): Dr Johan Hendrikz – Manager: Unit for Distance Education
Prof Anita van der Bank: Academic co-ordinator
Mrs Jeanne-Marie Viljoen: Instructional designer
Target groups: Teachers
Total enrolments figures for 2006: University: Contact students – 41 000

Unit for Distance Education: Distance students - 13 800
Year of establishment: University: 1908

Unit for Distance Education: 2002
Total number of staff:

University: 5800 (All staff)

Unit for Distance Education:

· Office of the Manager: 5
· Student Administration: 8
· Academics: 18
· Tutors: 180

 

Website address:

www.up.ac.za

Mission statement:

Mission statement: The University of Pretoria strives to be:

· a leader in higher education that is recognised internationally for academic excellence and a focus on quality
· a university that is known for international competitiveness and local relevance through continuous innovation
· the university of choice for students, staff, employers of graduates and those requiring research solutions
· a university with an inclusive and enabling, value-driven organisational culture, that provides an intellectual home for the rich diversity of South African academic talent
· the premier university in South Africa that acknowledges its prominent role in Africa, is a symbol of national aspiration and hope, reconciliation and pride, and is committed to discharging its social responsibilities.

The Unit for Distance Education strives to deliver a world class African open and distance education programme for the upgrading of teachers qualifications.