The Tanzanian government has pledged to alleviate the country's sugar shortage by February 15, 2024, through measures such as importing 500,000 tons of sugar and cracking down on traders selling above the government's set price. Meanwhile, the Minister of Water, Juma Aweso, has responded to concerns about high water bills in Arusha by instructing meter readings instead of bill readings and promising to inspect local water sources. He also plans to ensure all citizens have water meters.