http://www.addisfortune.com/index.htm Get the Latest Business News from Ethiopia- The Largest English Weekly in the Nation! http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit RSS Feed Creator Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0300 As people prepare for the market, to make their selections and haggle over the hiked up prices of eggs, fowl, sheep, goats, cattle, onions and butter; all becomes fodder for the hot topic of conversation to the grumbling consumers and leering traders but always banter for all. MERGA YONAS and MILLION FIKRU, FORTUNE STAFF WRITERS elaborate on a busy scene that ensues in one of the cities’ open markets. http://www.addisfortune.com/Agenda.htmMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0300A year later, the ruling party has finally come about to announce to the public that it will embark upon a succession process of its leadership in the coming five years. There will be a three-phase course of actions. Some of the leaders, judged by the depth of their commitments and how energetic they would remain, will be replaced at the start of the next term. Others will be relieved of their positions in the middle of the next term and few others, including the chairman, Meles Zenawi, will concede their positions both in the party and the government at the end of the term, the party announced this week. http://www.addisfortune.com/fortune_editors_note.htmMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0300In his recent commentary published on this newspaper headlined, "Celebrity Activists: A Poor Imitation of UNICEF" [Volume 10, Number 488, September 6, 2009] Abdul passionately criticized the recent appearance of celebrity activists who have promoted their public profile at the expense of substance. He described the newly emerging celebrities as 'self-appointed' whose main interest and activity include photo opportunities and sound bites. http://www.addisfortune.com/opinion.htmMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0300There may be a debate as to the source of Ethiopia's painful shortage of foreign currency reserve. Some attribute it to the growing size of the economy, while others use it as evidence to challenge the official claim of sustained economic growth. Zinabu Samaro, a development consultant, argues that it is a sign of deeper troubles of stagnated productivity, failure to achieve structural transformation and inability to advance in technology. http://www.addisfortune.com/ecconomic_commentary.htmMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0300Foreigners often learn the paying a visit to Africa's poor means you must pay up to feel welcome. Robin Esrock, shares the triumphs as well as disappointments of stories and experiences faced by tourists (particularly foriegners) in discovering rural Ethiopia. http://www.addisfortune.com/Viewpoint.htmMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0300It is that time of the year when we are all anticipating the holidays and waiting eagerly for the New Year that will herald the end of the old. The past 12 months - 13 for those that follow the Julian Calendar - have not been the easiest to bear; there have been more woes than pleasures for most of us. http://www.addisfortune.com/lifematters.htmMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0300The only binding non-secular celebration according to many holiday – loving Ethiopians of all believes is ' Enkutatash' (gift of Jewels) or the Ethiopian New year celebrated on the 11th of September or Meskerem 1st each year. The time concurs well with the change of season from the dark and heavy rainy months to the bright and sunny months of spring. The yellow daisies or Meskal flower, which is said to be endemic to Ethiopia, sprouts all over the highlands http://www.addisfortune.com/View_From_Arada.htmMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0300The awkward uncertainty inflamed by the chief priest of the Revolutionary Democrats has been seeping, alarming as it was, among their rank and file. As much as the many enthusiasts would like to march into the forthcoming national election in unison, whether or not their chief priest will continue to remain chairman or his departure would become inevitably close has been rocking their camp. http://www.MyWebSite.com/item.htmlMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0300Find out about all the Entertainment news From Addis Fortunehttp://www.addisfortune.com/Fortune_Entertainment_news.htmMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0300