TUI Academy wants to train 350 youths from Sal and Boa Vista within the next 3 years
Two technical courses are currently taught in Sal Island, relating to cooking and pâtisserie, and bar and restaurant. The two courses last for eight months and are aimed at young people who only have education up to eighth grade, are unemployed, and come from families who are struggling financially. The TUI Academy initiative, which has […]
Cape Verde Hiking: 9 Truly Breathtaking Trails
Key takeaways from this article: The best islands to hike in are: Santiago, São Vicente, Santo Antão and Fogo. Volcanoes, mountains, lush green valleys… Cape Verde has it all. Avoid hiking between July and October as humidity and rainfall spikes during this time. Bring plenty of water and don’t forget to take photos! Why […]
How to Create a Unique Freelance Profile & Get Noticed
Create a winning freelance profile that stands out – Where do you start? First impressions matter. In the world of freelance, your profile should be a brief window into who you are as a remote worker and what you offer. How well your profile is written can spell the difference between potential clients flooding your […]
Santiago Island: Digital Nomad Guide
Key takeaways from this article: Praia is the capital of Cape Verde and is where the most accommodation and amenities can be found! The town of Tarrafal is well worth a visit! It’s full of music, great food, and a wonderful beach. You can use a taxi to get around, but taking a collectivo (shared […]
Discover Cape Verde: An Underrated Digital Nomad Destination
The African Caribbean – An underrated digital nomad destination. The digital nomad community is always itching for new places to visit, things to do, and people to meet. The problem is, that many of these incredible sites mean you need to travel halfway around the world, away from family and close friends. We’d like to […]
Applications for Cabo Verde Digital Scholarship open until 23 January
“Cape Verde’s digital transformation is our priority”. Milton Cabral – Cabo Verde Digital To date, the Cabo Verde Digital scholarship has presented encouraging results. CV Digital provided financial support for around 150 young entrepreneurs and 83 projects in the first three editions of the program. The Cabo Verde Digital Scholarship will support at least an additional […]
Blue Hack, the United Nations’ Blue Economy Innovation Contest, Arrived in Mindelo
Blue Tech OceanVision was the winning startup for the Mindelo edition of the Blue Hack contest, which took place in late November. Blue Tech OceanVision is a business idea that aims to develop an underwater simulator as its main product and bring it to the national market. The company’s primary goal is to promote it […]
The 2nd Sal Municipal Sports Forum focused on Entrepreneurship, Sports, and Youth
The opening session for the Municipal Sports Forum, held at the Salão Nobre dos Paços do Concelho (or Council Chambers’ Noble Hall), was hosted by Carlos Monteiro, Minister of State for Youth and Sports, under the motto of “Together, so that sport doesn‘t stop”. Over the course of three days, the youths heard speakers from […]
Cape Verde strongly represented at Web Summit 2022
The young Cape Verdean companies that were selected to attend Web Summit 2022 were helped by the Cape Verdean Government, which paid for their travel and accommodation as well as their participation fees. The group did their best to increase their network, find potential partners and investors, and publicize their businesses. 10 Startups were presented: […]
Startup Blue Wax Wins the Hackathon Weekend on Sal Island
The Blue Hack, a Hackathon for a Blue Economy and Nature-Based Solutions, was attended by several mentors, but also by advisors who passed on advice and teachings through a virtual platform. According to Luís Frederico, consulter and enabler for the event, Blue Hack, a three-day marathon, served the main goal of helping micro companies and […]