Mr. Chitala is Entrepreneur Development Manager for the Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO) of Zambia, where he is responsible for resource management and training, research and manpower planning, and personnel management. SIDO is a govern ment organization at promoting the development of small business by offering training and Incentives to small entrepreneurs.

Mr. Chitala holds a B.A degree in Education with Psychology (1978) und a M.P.A degree in Public Administration (1987) from the University of Zambia. He is also a freelance journalist and writes; regularly on matters of national development concern. He is on the editorial board of two journals and is co-author of the book "Southern Africa: What is at stake"