Forget the price of fish. For the people of Cape Verde, the greatest feeling ever is not a wage rise or a new contract. It is the national football team holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in the World Cup.
The tiny island nation, whose economy relies on tourism and remittances, saw its workers and traders alike pause to watch the match. In bars and in homes, the roar was deafening. The result felt like a victory against the odds, a moment of unity in a country where the cost of living has been a struggle.
It is a reminder that in the real economy, moments of shared joy are as valuable as any bonus.
