Latest news in Cabo Verde? September 4th, 2026
04-09-2026
The latest developments in Cabo Verde for September 2026:
- Energy Subsidies and Cost-of-Living Relief: The government has allocated up to €4.8 million through December 2026 to cushion households against rising electricity costs. Under this measure, social tariff beneficiaries receive a 100% discount on tariff increases, while general consumers receive a 70% discount, with the state compensating concessionaires like EDEC and AEB. 360 Mozambique+ 1
- Economic Performance: New data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) shows Cabo Verde’s service sector expanded by 12.4% year-on-year in Q2 2026, driven primarily by retail, wholesale, and logistics. Gross wages within the sector also saw an 11.1% increase compared to last year. Cabo Verde+ 1
- Labor and Construction Challenges: Authorities have launched a national assessment to tackle the mounting shortage of skilled labor in the construction sector, aiming to address project slowdowns across the islands. Cabo Verde.CV
- Aviation & Travel: New local airline venture CVsky has partnered with aviation technology provider Hitit to support its booking and operational platforms. In tourism operations, flight delays at Amílcar Cabral International Airport on Sal caused brief passenger stranding earlier in the week before replacement flights were organized. NewsNow+ 1
- Sports: Cabo Verde’s national football team (the Blue Sharks) is preparing for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Rwanda scheduled for later this month.