Tag Archives: Higher education

Only in Zimbabwe

October 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Cathy Buckle Cathy Buckle on a fortnight of bizarre, sad, and strange-but- true incidents   Dear Family and Friends, Infected by the searing October heat, we’ve had a fortnight of  bizarre, sad, and  strange-but- true incidents. It started in hot, … read more »

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Private Higher Education in South Sudan: Lessons from Africa

June 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By John A. Akec “The people turn to a benevolent rule as water flow downwards, and as wild beasts fly to the wilderness.” – Liu Lau, THE WORKS OF MENCIUS, Book 4 Chapter 9 Section 2 While South Sudan is … read more »

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Cops hurt, 150 arrested in Chad protest

November 11, 2011 by benim

N’Djamena – Students protesting failed payment of their grants in Chad’s capital Thursday clashed with police, leaving nine officers injured and 150 people arrested, government and hospital officials said. “We deplore that nine people were injured among the police, but … read more »

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1000s of students protest in South Africa

March 18, 2011 by benim

Pretoria – Thousands of students belonging to the SA Students Congress (Sasco) were gathering outside the Pretoria City Hall on Friday before marching on the higher education department’s offices. Sasco secretary general Lazola Ndamase said the students were demanding that … read more »

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Ethiopia: Lifting of ban on off-campus education welcomed

November 3, 2010 by benim

Ethiopia’s Federal Ministry of Education has lifted a controversial ban it imposed against distance education – learning remotely over the internet, post or telephone – which is mainly provided by privately owned higher institutions of the country. Sudan Tribune has … read more »

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Ethiopia: Education Unbanned!

November 1, 2010 by benim

Distance Learning in Ethiopia Un-Banned? Last week, it was quietly announced that the official wholesale ban on distance learning educational programs in Ethiopia has been lifted. In August 2010, the ban was imposed out of the blue “because of quality … read more »

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