MUBAS
MUBAS
Office of the Head of ODeL
Dr Annie Tamara Chizengo
PhD (Higher Education – Distance Education), MA (Distance Education), PGDip (Distance Education), BEd (Business Studies – Technical Education), DipEd (Human Ecology), CertEd
The Office of the Head of Open, Distance and eLearning (ODeL) provides strategic direction in advancing flexible, technology-driven learning at MUBAS. It leads initiatives that integrate digital tools into teaching, promote inclusive access to education, and strengthen online and blended learning across all academic programmes. Through innovation and collaboration, the office ensures that MUBAS remains at the forefront of digital transformation in higher education.
+265 888 52 22 96
odel@mubas.ac.mw

The Office of the Head of Open, Distance and eLearning (ODeL) at MUBAS provides strategic leadership and oversight in the design, implementation, and advancement of flexible learning models across the university.


The office champions the integration of digital technologies in teaching and learning, ensuring that MUBAS programmes are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of students—whether on campus, in the workplace, or studying remotely. It spearheads initiatives that promote innovation in pedagogy, capacity building for academic staff, and the development of digital learning resources aligned with global best practices.


Through collaboration with schools, departments, and external partners, the Office of the Head of ODeL drives MUBAS’s digital transformation agenda. It also oversees the university’s eLearning infrastructure, quality assurance in online delivery, and projects such as the MUBAS Offline ODeL Digital Library, which enhances access to learning materials in low-connectivity environments.


Ultimately, the Office of the Head of ODeL plays a central role in positioning MUBAS as a modern, technology-driven institution that broadens educational access, fosters innovation, and empowers learners through open and distance learning opportunities.