Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has urged women to leave abusive marriages rather than endure domestic violence, saying gender-based violence must not be tolerated. According to The Citizen, she implored women to prioritise their survival over societal expectations and the pressure to remain in harmful relationships. Her remarks add to ongoing calls in South Africa for stronger action against GBV, which remains a pervasive national crisis affecting thousands of women and children each year.

An IOL opinion piece examines South Africa's unfinished economic transformation more than three decades into democracy. The author argues that despite political change, the country must still reimagine its economic landscape to genuinely empower the Black majority. The piece frames inclusive economic reform as essential for ensuring sustainable prosperity for future generations, posing the question of how South Africa can move beyond political freedom toward meaningful economic participation and shared success.

During the Women’s Day celebrations in Jinja, Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, emphasized the need for collective action to combat adolescent pregnancy, gender-based violence (GBV), and corruption in the Busoga region. The event, themed "Scaling up Investment to Accelerate Access to Justice for all Women and Girls in Uganda," highlighted the importance of women's empowerment and acknowledged President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's support for these initiatives.

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has faced criticism for her Akara and Kulikuli Women Empowerment Programme, which is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative. The program aims to empower women at the grassroots level, but it has sparked debate regarding its effectiveness and impact on economic policy, according to ThisDay Live.

A reader's letter published by Sowetan argues that South African politicians are focusing on the wrong issues, contending that poverty alleviation remains one of the country's most important concerns. According to the writer, political leaders are misdirecting their efforts instead of addressing the urgent needs of impoverished South Africans. The letter reflects ongoing public debate about government priorities and the effectiveness of measures aimed at reducing poverty in the country.

Deputy minister of higher education and training Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube has encouraged girls to ignore gender stereotypes when choosing fields of study, urging greater participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The appeal, reported by TimesLIVE, frames STEM learning as important for expanding opportunities and challenging assumptions about women’s roles, while positioning education as a route to broader economic inclusion.