Welcome to Addis Fortune's digest on critical developments impacting Ethiopia’s business and eco-nomic spheres. A debated property tax plan is facing opposition due to potential economic hardship and inequity while failed irrigation projects despite significant investment are put under the spotlight. Last week also saw record-high coffee prices creating both opportunities and challenges for the industry. A delayed law addressing lead poisoning is tackled by stakeholders and we also analyse Awash Bank's strong financial performance contrasting with broader economic struggles.