Stray Not from the Quest for Truth

Dear Editors,

I am a regular reader of the online version of Fortune. Often, I find your columns interesting. I admire “Editor’s Note” for, among other things, its balanced view, quest for truth, and professionalism.
 

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‘No Need to Knock Down “Fire Brigades”’: Mayor

Dear Editors,

I read the long article by your special correspondent, Wudineh Zenebe, which appeared in your paper of April 27, 2008 (Vol.9 No. 417).

The article is entitled ““Fire Brigades” Fail to end City Woes” and as is usually the case, heaps blame on the Caretaker Administration for the challenging problems Addis Ababa is facing. The article states that “Despite having held the reigns to the city for two consecutive years… The departing officials have failed to win the hearts of the Addis Abebans through their works”. This is because “… Most of their targets in various sectors were a disappointment “. The writer goes on to list a catalogue of  “failures” ranging from unemployment, delays in completion of development projects, housing shortage, inadequate infrastructure, illegal land transfers, etc.

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Blame State Monopolies for Cement Price Hikes

Dear Editors,

In his latest appearance in parliament, the Prime Minister responded to an allegation by a parliamentarian from the House on the price increase of cement by the state enterprises. The concern raised was that the “increase in production cost is due to hikes in fuel prices.” This is not the case, in fact, the weight of fuel as an input in the production of cement is very low (generally less than 15pc).

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“Coptic” Term Derogatory

Dear Editors,

This is in response to your recent article headline, “Half-way to Easter” [Volume 8 Number 413 March 30, 2008].

The columnist, Girma Feyissa, made an assertion that the Ethiopian Tewahedo Church is “Coptic”. Copts are Egyptian Christians, who have the same doctrine as the Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia. But the latter are not Coptic.

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