Welcome to Addis Fortune's digest on critical developments impacting Ethiopia’s business and eco-nomic spheres. From banking disputes over dividend taxation to increased immigration fees impacting foreign residents, we reveal struggles to balance government revenue needs with the needs of businesses and residents. The pharmaceutical industry is also grappling with inflated customs valuations, while vehicle importers are in a legal battle over new tax standards. Finally, a shift in the distribution of subsidized goods towards digital means is threatening jobs and potentially leading to market monopolization.