Former basic education minister Naledi Pandor has called on women to take the lead in South Africa's transformation. Speaking on the country's ongoing challenges, Pandor said women continue to bear the brunt of poverty, violence, unequal pay and sexual harassment, despite the advancements made since the advent of democracy. Her remarks highlight persistent gender inequality in South Africa and position women's leadership as central to addressing these social and economic disparities.

The Tanzanian government is promoting greater citizen participation in the mining sector through reforms, including the Mining for Brighter Tomorrow (MBT) programme. According to Daily News, the initiative aims to empower young people and women, including those with special needs, enabling them to participate in and benefit from mining activities. The government says it has created a conducive environment for broader involvement in the sector.

Tanzania's Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) has urged female police officers to uphold integrity in public service and take a leading role in fighting corruption to strengthen public trust in law enforcement. According to the Daily News, Arusha Regional PCCB Commander Zawadi Ngailo made the call while closing the Tanzania Police Female Network (TPF Net) Week in Arusha.

UNESCO, working with Beijing Normal University and the Tanzanian government, has launched a programme to establish and strengthen ICT clubs in public schools in Dodoma and Morogoro. The initiative aims to equip girls with digital skills, confidence and knowledge to pursue education and careers in technology. It falls under the UNESCO-BNU project "Closing the Digital Divide: Ensuring Gender-Transformative Digital Skills Education for Women and Girls," which seeks to promote gender equality in digital education.

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.

Tanzania's Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Dennis Londo, has said the government is continuing to improve product testing services in the country, according to Habari Leo. Speaking in Mwanza during a visit to a construction project, Londo said the effort is part of strengthening cooperation between Tanzania and other nations, while giving those countries an opportunity to use existing infrastructure and benefit from the investment. The remarks were reported on 9 September 2026.