Praia, 18 December (Inforpress) – Cape Verdean author Antonino Veiga on Wednesday presented his first literary work, “The Journey of the Boy Rumibe”, at the National Library.

The book explores narrative memories, social and family values, as well as historical, anthropological and social aspects of Cabo Verde.

Speaking to Inforpress, Veiga, a dentist by profession, said the work follows the chronological journey of the protagonist, Rumibe, and is structured into five chapters divided into three interconnected parts designed to sustain the reader’s engagement.

The book, comprising around 190 pages, is described by the author as eclectic and accessible to a wide range of age groups, allowing for different interpretations.

It offers a careful analysis of Cape Verdean society in the pre- and post-independence periods, highlighting significant social and economic changes, including the growing presence of the State in communities and the phenomenon of emigration.

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Mindelo, 18 December (Inforpress) – The Dimaz Athletics School (EAD) will hold the third edition of the “São Silvestrinha” athletics race on 30 December in São Vicente, aimed at children aged five to 18.

The school’s director, Ary Dimas, told Inforpress that the initiative seeks to encourage children and adolescents from peripheral neighbourhoods, social associations and primary and secondary schools to engage in physical activity, while also identifying new talent.

Registration is free and can be completed on the day of the event. Participants are due to gather at 08:30 on Rua de Lisboa.

The programme includes an initial race from Laginha to Rua de Lisboa for participants aged 14 to 18, followed by races for younger age categories, also held on Rua de Lisboa.

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Porto Novo, 18 December (Inforpress) – Several rural communities in the municipality of Porto Novo, on the island of Santo Antão, are benefiting from investments aimed at rehabilitating water supply infrastructure and improving water quality.

A statement from the municipality said rehabilitation works carried out under a partnership between the Red Cross and the Porto Novo Municipal Council are progressing “at a good pace”, with interventions under way in Ribeira da Cruz.

In the coming days, work will begin on restoring water intakes and pipelines in the locality of Jorge Luís, improving system efficiency and ensuring regular access to safe drinking water.

Residents in several communities have complained about water quality, calling on the local authority to invest in treatment measures in the interest of public health.

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Praia, Dec 17 (Inforpress) – The Cape Verdean Football Federation (FCF) and the brand Zany Confecções today formalised a strategic partnership for the creation of identity-based outfits using traditional “panu di terra”, which will be worn by national teams in international competitions.

The protocol, signed in Praia by the president of the FCF, Mário Semedo, and the company’s founder, Zany, aims to strengthen national identity through fashion and sport, with particular focus on Cabo Verde’s participation in the upcoming World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

“The concept we have for our participation in the World Cup and AFCON is that of a global nation. We want to show who we are, and one way of doing that is through outfits that will carry our cultural identity onto the world’s biggest stages,” said Mário Semedo.

The federation president also expressed his gratitude to Zany Confecções and stressed that this partnership is not only a gain for the federation and the ‘Blue Sharks’, but also for Cabo Verde.

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