AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCape Verde Telecom Watch: ARME data shows Cape Verde’s total internet subscriptions fell 4% year-on-year in Q1 2026 to 511,702, with mobile internet down 16.4% while fixed broadband rose 12.9%; phone access still dominates at 86% of the market. Public Finance Pressure: The AfDB warns debt-interest costs are crowding out social spending across West Africa, flagging Nigeria and Ghana where external-debt interest can match or exceed healthcare spending. FX Snapshot: July 2026 saw mixed currency moves versus the US dollar, with the best performers including Botswana pula, Seychellois rupee and Comorian franc, while the Egyptian pound, Ghanaian cedi, Zambian kwacha and Ugandan shilling lagged. Trade & Logistics: Swissport invested in a 630 sq m cold-chain facility at Kilimanjaro International Airport to expand East Africa perishables handling, targeting up to 13,000 tons annually. VAT Modernisation: WATAF gathered nearly 400 participants across 16 countries to push digital VAT reform and strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation in West Africa. Tourism Skills Pipeline (Cape Verde): A TUI Academy report highlights vocational training on Sal aimed at feeding the hospitality labour market, even as emigration remains a fallback for young workers.
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