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Nokwesi cradles a young child that attends her preschool. Photo credits: Alexander Sánchez Located in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, in the township of Qolweni, Siyakhula Preschool has been a place of hope and opportunity since 1997. Founded by Nokwesi, who also serves as the headmistress, the preschool was born out of a simple but powerful mission: to ensure that children …

Do you dream of owning your own business or a small company? You’re certainly not the only one. Women in Spain are converting passions to profits by building businesses that reflect their creativity and vision. Launching a company can be daunting. It’s easy for you to feel trapped between funding, paperwork and figuring where to begin. What’s the good news? …

Ana Maria Llopis has shown that passion and ambition can be the key to achieving your dreams. Born in Carúpano, Venezuela, in 1950 to a Spanish family, Ana María grew up with international roots but a distinctly Spanish identity. Her background provided her with the drive and perspective she needed to leave a lasting impression in the business world. Ana …

Bethlehem Tilahun AlemuA visionary Ethiopian woman has revolutionized the global footwear market with her ecofriendly brand soleRebels. A small workshop in AddisAbaba‘Alemu is a small business owner who has been able to create a sustainable income for the Zenabwork people. You can also read about She has been hailed as an African leader for her sustainability, cultural legacy, and economic …

Women in Spain’s Entrepreneurial eco-system 2024 is a recent report published by Spain’s National Entrepreneurship Office. It challenges some old myths regarding female entrepreneurship. Women entrepreneurs in Spain have a much broader range of motivations for starting a business than just work-life balance. They also choose from a wider selection of innovative ventures. The report It is clear that women …

The price of domestic flights within Spain and travel packages increased by almost 25% in comparison to the previous months. The price of hotels and guesthouses has also increased by 30% since the beginning of 2025. Inflationary pressures were also fueled by higher electricity rates and the costlier fresh fruit. Electricity rates have increased by 3.5% just in June, and …

The revised financial framework for 2028–2034 would see Spain’s funding from Brussels drop by 20%, dealing a major blow to rural economies and regional cohesion. Under the new proposal, Spain would receive €88.1 billion from the EU budget starting in 2027—down from the €100 billion allocated in the previous cycle. Of that, just under €80 billion is earmarked for agriculture, …

Over the course of a decade, Montoro reportedly received nearly a million euros in public salary while a private firm he founded profited handsomely—allegedly thanks to policy changes made during his time in office. The revelations raised concerns about the conflict of interest in Spain’s political class and the fine line that separates public service from private gain. Dual incomes: …

The Bourse is the home of the Stock Exchange in Brussels. Credit: Oleksandr Osipov/Shutterstock| Credit: Oleksandr Osipov/Shutterstock Belga News Agency reported that Belgium’s Bel20 Index, which includes the 20 largest publicly traded companies in the country, has reached a record high on August 14th, surpassing the previous record set in 2005 by climbing over 4,756.9 and breaking it. The milestone …

Finance news Credit: Pavel Danilyuk, Pexels €230m fund SPAIN’S Regional Resilience Fund has committed €230 million, via loans from NextGenerationEU, to finance projects through A&G (€130 million) and Urbania Alpha (€100 million). The funding, which is part of the Recovery Plan for the country, will be used to support affordable housing, sustainable travel, green mobility, water and waste management, as …