The administration of President Haikande Hichilema has teamed with Kagem Mining Limited to build the historic polytechnic.

Zambia's Technology and Science Minister has broken ground on the country's first fully-digital polytechnic, which will cost US$2.5 million.

The Chapula Polytechnic, located in the Copperbelt's Lufwanyama District, will take three years to build.

Minister Felix Mutati announced at the ground-breaking ceremony this past weekend that the institution will be paperless and offer all lessons digitally.

It plans to provide certifications, diplomas, and degrees in mining and agricultural subjects.

"We want to build a world-class polytechnic that will offer world-class lessons in digital format," Mutati stated.

The administration of President Haikande Hichilema has teamed with Kagem Mining Limited to build the historic polytechnic.

“The construction of Chapula Polytechnic speaks to the shared vision of Kagem and the government to ensure local people gain skills and improve livelihoods,” Sixtus Mulenga, Kagem Chairman, said.