Africa-Press – Cape verde. The minimum wage for civil servants will remain at R$19,000 until 2027, with a projected increase to R$21,000. However, according to the Secretary of State for Finance, during the social consultation meeting, a commitment was made to increase the minimum wage in public administration to 25,000 escudos.
Alcindo Mota emphasized that this increase will require evaluation by employers and unions.
He also stated that the 2026 State Budget is worth 95.7 million escudos, approximately 90% financed by the treasury.
“We must also emphasize that this budget was prepared with a view to macroeconomic stability. We expect real GDP to grow around 6% in 2026, the unemployment rate will stabilize at around 7.3%, inflation will decrease to 1.6%, and the public deficit will fall to 0.9%,” he indicated.
The state budget for 2026, he said, will continue to be heavily weighted by personnel expenses, amounting to 32.9 million contos, a 13% increase compared to 2025 and an absolute value of 3.7 million contos. They also anticipate reducing corporate income tax from 21% to 20%.
Alcindo Mota also emphasized that the government will continue with its investment plans in the water sector, also strengthening initiatives aimed at accelerating the energy transition process.
At the same time, continued investment in human capital development, as well as in the implementation of the national housing policy and other strategic areas, is planned.
Regarding retirees, he assured that they will continue to deserve the executive’s full attention, emphasizing the recognition for their contribution over the years to the country’s development.
In turn, the Secretary-General of the UNTC-CS, Joaquina Almeida, lamented the government’s lack of response to the request presented during the meeting, which sought to increase pensions for retirees and pensioners.
As she told the press, this segment of the population faces similar difficulties to active workers, but continues to be overlooked in government decisions.
The union leader also warned of the need for a balance between the minimum wage in the public and private sectors.
He argued that public servants cannot fall below the new level established for the private sector, otherwise it could lead to a flight of workers from the public administration to private companies.
During the meeting, Joaquina Almeida also highlighted the need to resolve pending issues that have affected many workers for several years. Among the cases highlighted are notary and registry office employees, as well as public radio and television professionals.
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