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Access to financing remains one of the biggest challenges for the Cape Verdean private sector. Long processes, extensive requirements, and the need to prove financial solidity — often with incomplete documentation — make the journey difficult for companies that want to invest and grow. It was in this context that the Pre-Approved Guarantee Protocol emerged, signed between Pró Garante and the Empresa Excelência initiative, promoted by BTOC. This new mechanism was the central t

The seal is used to recognize companies that meet excellence criteria defined together with institutional partners, including banks. Twenty-five national companies will be recognized with the Empresa Excelência  Seal in the second edition of the initiative. According to the promoting company, BTOC Cabo Verde , this 2nd edition saw significant growth in both distinguished companies and applications compared to the first edition. As explained by Carlos Graça , manager and partn

“Source: ExpressodasIlhas – Sheilla Ribeiro” iib West Africa was recognized by the international magazine Global Finance on the 7th in London with the “Top Innovation in Finance in Africa” award, as part of the “The Innovators 2025” program. The ceremony brought together financial leaders and technology innovators from around the world. iib West Africa's digital account opening initiative is highlighted as an example of inclusive innovation, promoting greater access and finan

“Source: ExpressodasIlhas – Anícia Veiga / Rádio Morabeza” CaboPlast inaugurated Cabo Verde's first plastic recycling unit this morning. This unit will recycle plastics not only from Caboplast but also from other companies and from all municipalities in the country. According to CaboPlast's General Director, Chady Hojeige, the unit, located in the Achada Grande Trás industrial zone, budgeted at around 150 thousand contos (about 150 thousand contos), has a recycling capacity o