AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInternet & Telecom: Cape Verde saw a 4% year-on-year drop in total internet subscriptions in Q1 2026 to 511,702, with mobile down 16.4% while fixed broadband rose 12.9%—though phone access still makes up 86% of the market. VAT & Tax Modernisation: West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) gathered nearly 400 participants from 16 countries to push digital VAT reform and strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation, with Cabo Verde among the regional participants. Africa-GCC Investment Push: Dr. M’zée Fula Ngenge outlined plans to turn the Africa Pavilion at AIM Congress 2026 into a deal-making platform linking African governments, investors, and entrepreneurs with the Gulf. Tourism, Jobs & Migration Pressure: A report from Sal highlights how vocational training feeds Cape Verde’s tourism labour needs, but emigration remains a fallback as the diaspora outnumbers residents. Food Standards: Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) adopted new commodity and hygiene texts, including updates on allergen labelling and guidance for emergencies. Sports & Business Angle: Coverage of Cape Verde’s World Cup run and WAFCON’s expanding footprint underscores growing regional attention that can translate into sponsorship and fan-driven demand.
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