About Us

Get to know more about Zimbabwe Online Agricultural College (ZOAC).

Who we are

Zimbabwe Online Agricultural College (ZOAC) which was recently established aims to increase the reach of Agricultural Education for Development (AE4D5.0) to those who need it the most (farmers). It capitalises on ICT to ensure that farmers can learn from anywhere at their convenience. AE4D5.0 is anchored on learning by demonstration, enquiry and practice as opposed to instruction. ZOAC is a key component of the holistic approach to the transformation of agriculture in Zimbabwe as we Go for Growth.

The Numbers Say it All Why Choose Us

  • 43
    Certified Courses
  • 100
    Students Enrolled
  • 8
    Campuses with tutors

Take a tour Know more

  • Malleable Study Time

    Malleable Study Time

    Study material available online 24/7. Study in your free time, no time management issues, perfect balance between work and study time.

  • Malleable Study Time

    Placement Assistance

    Zimbabwe Online Agricultural College has access to 8 campuses through which thousands of students can get enrolled and study with us.

  • Malleable Study Time

    Easy To Access

    There is easy accessibility to online help in terms of online teachers and online forums. Teachers can be contacted with the help of video chats and e-mails.

  • Malleable Study Time

    Study on the Go

    ZOAC is easily accessible on a number of devices such as mobile phones, I-pads, computers and other such devices. Availability of ready reckoners such that students can remember the key points of the session learnt.

  • Malleable Study Time

    Get an Innovative, In-depth Transition

    The transition to an environment of learning becomes easy with the availability of multiple sources of learning such as text books, power-point presentations, and story boards on various subjects.

  • Malleable Study Time

    Practical & Interactive Participation

    Assessments and interactivities are given at the end of every session such that the practical application of theory learnt can be gauged.

Foreword

  • Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 eloquently enunciated by the President, His Excellency, Dr E.D. Mnangagwa, a prosperous and empowered upper middle income society by 2030, with job opportunities and a high quality of life for its citizens requires that we leave no one and no place behind. Agriculture is at the core of food security, economic development, rural development and rural transformation. Zimbabwe Online Agricultural College was established to increase the reach of Agricultural Education for Development (AE4D5.0) to those who need it the most (farmers). It capitalises on ICT to ensure that farmers can learn from anywhere at their convenience. AE4D5.0 is anchored on learning by demonstration, enquiry and practice as opposed to instruction. Farmers are therefore called upon to capitalise on this new institution as we Go for Growth (G4G) in agriculture. Read more

    Hon Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka

Acknowledgements

  • The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development extends its gratitude to the following institutions, stakeholders and individuals for the invaluable support and contributions provided towards the establishment of Zimbabwe Online Agricultural College: His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde. Dr. E. D. Mnangagwa for providing vision and leadership for a revived and well-coordinated agricultural sector. The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement Honourable Dr Anxious Masuka and Deputy Ministers for their leadership in Going for Growth in agriculture. Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education Innovation Science and Technology Development. Ministry of ICT and Courier Services. Read more

    Dr John Basera