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Job Title: Early Career Researcher in African Children Literature  

Job Title: Early Career Researcher in African Children Literature...

Job Title: Early Career Researcher In African Philanthropy  

Kabod Group (KG) is a consulting firm providing professional services in Research, Knowledge Management (KM), eLearning and Languages (interpretation and translation from English to French, Portuguese and over 30 African languages). Our clients include both nonprofits and for-profit...

Job Description: Intern in Sound Engineer, Kabod Group (KG)

Company: Kabod Group International Job Description: Intern in Sound Engineer, Kabod Group (KG) Type: Kabod Internship Program (KIP) – Cohort 2 – Paid internship Location: Accra, Ghana (In person or remote) Duration: 6 Month Salary: Negotiable. About Company...

Position: Human Resource & Finance, Kabod Group (KG) 

Position: Human Resource & Finance, Kabod Group (KG) Type: Kabod Internship Program (KIP) – paid internship Location: Accra, Ghana (In person or remote) Duration: 6 Month Salary: Negotiable. About Company Kabod Group (KG) is a consulting firm providing...

Job Title: Intern Community Manager, Kabod Group 

Company: Kabod Group International Type: Kabod Internship Program (KIP) – paid internship Location: Accra, Ghana (In person or remote) Duration: 6 Month Salary: Negotiable....

Together, we will shape the future of knowledge management, eLearning, and language services 

As we pause to reflect on the momentous milestones achieved in 2023, I stand at the threshold of a future rich with promise and potential. Our dedication to providing top-tier consulting and training services in knowledge management, eLearning,...

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Using Knowledge Management to Strengthen the Sustainability of Civil Society Organisation in Africa

Using Knowledge Management to Strengthen the Sustainability...

Kabod Language Services Webinar Report

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Kabod Group worker’s retreat report : Joy Feast 2023

KABOD GROUP WORKER’S RETREAT REPORT: JOY FEAST 2023 Date: December 8th – 9th, 2023 Venue: KGEE Lodge, East Legon Introduction The Joy Feast 2023, Kabod Group International’s Worker’s Retreat, held at the KGEE Lodge, East Legon, was a...

Is Knowledge Management the Missing Piece to Transform the Development Sector in Africa? A Conversation with Gladys Kemboi – Knowledge Management in Africa

Gladys began by highlighting her involvement in implementing the Global Coalition Knowledge Management strategy with the United Nations Development Programme....

“I was introduced to Knowledge Management by my grandfather,” conversation with Sarah Wakuthii

Introduction Africa is increasingly embracing knowledge management (KM) as a strategic practice, yet many organizations face unique challenges in its adoption and implementation. Seeking profound perspectives on this matter, Christian Elongué, representing Kabod Group, engaged in a conversation...

We Must Share The Good News & Beauty Embedded in our languages – Oluwadamilare Temitope Igbayiloye

The language industry in Africa is full of untapped opportunities. Kabod has ventured on a journey of identifying, documenting and highlighting inspiring stories and innovative projects from entrepreneurs, researchers and freelancers in the Translation, Interpretation and Natural Language...

7 Ways To Make Your Employees Enjoy Coming To Work Everyday

By Christus CODO, People Management Unit, Kabod Group As an HR expert, employee engagement is a crucial factor in the success of Kabod. Engaged employees are more productive, satisfied with their work, and likely to stay with their...

The People First Approach To HR In The 21st Century

Christus Codo, Programmes Assistant, People’s Management Unit Human Resources (HR) is an essential function of any organization, responsible for managing the most valuable asset, i.e., its employees. The traditional approach to HR has been focused on administrative tasks...

How to successfully walk the tightrope of work-life balance as a female translator?

How to successfully walk the tightrope of  work-life balance as a female translator? By Sandra Ouattara “Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life”, Dolly Parton, Country singer. That is, our desire...

5 Strategies to Improve your recruitment effectiveness in 2023

5 STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE YOUR RECRUITMENT EFFECTIVENESS IN 2023 By Christus CODO Every year, every month, people complete training and add up to the number of those actively looking for jobs. And there is an increasing number of...

Why do African-based businesses need to communicate more in African Languages? – Ntombovuyo Ngaphu.  

The language industry in Africa is full of untapped opportunities. Kabod has ventured on a journey of identifying, documenting and highlighting inspiring stories and innovative projects from entrepreneurs, researchers and freelancers in the translation, interpretation and natural language...

How can Ghana (Africa) make the learning of local languages more accessible, affordable and attractive? 

On November 25th, 2022, Kabod Language Services organised its first Talk on the theme ‘The relevance of African Languages in our field of work’. Panellists were: Ms Ady Namaran Coulibaly, Co-Founder and Operations Manager of Bolingo and Mr...

10 African authors writing only in African languages

KIRE, MAGÎTÛKORA, MAGÎTÛOROTA Mokire na mîtokaa mîkururaniona thuti hûre bathina iratû njiru ta ndumana thaa irametameta. Magîtûkora tumîte ibarûana mathîna maitû ng’ong’oona mîatuka itû magûrûinîNa ndangari iria tûîkîraga. Makîîarîrîa na thiomi cia rûrayamagîtûorotaga ithuî andû ethîmakiuga ati mîthiîre...

Translation is a permanent learning school – Gisèle Euridice Ouédraogo

Translation is a permanent learning school - Gisèle Euridice Ouédraogo....

Why must African translators be more open to change and innovation? – Ady Namaran

The language industry in Africa is full of untapped opportunities. Kabod has ventured on a journey of identifying, documenting and highlighting inspiring stories and innovative projects from entrepreneurs, researchers and freelancers in the translation, interpretation and natural language...

Why did Mandla get 75k users in less than a year of being launched with no marketing spend ? – Wenitte Apiou

The language industry in Africa is full of untapped opportunities. Kabod has ventured on a journey of identifying, documenting and highlighting inspiring stories and innovative projects from entrepreneurs, researchers and freelancers in the translation, interpretation and natural language...

Top 15 free CAT Tools every Translator Must Know

Are you a translator looking for ways to boost your productivity and make more profit? This is what you need:Get yourself a CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tool! And this article provides you with a variety of free CAT tools...

Ce que mon métier d’interprète m’a appris sur le talent

On entend souvent cette phrase : « Il/elle a du talent. » Elle est généralement prononcée avec admiration, comme si le talent était une sorte de passe VIP pour réussir dans la vie. Comme si Dieu, en déposant...

Top 4 Reasons Why LSP.expert is a Strategic Tool for African Translators and Interpreters

LSP.expert stands out as a strategic tool for language professionals from Africa, offering a comprehensive and user-friendly platform tailored to the specific needs of translators, interpreters, and small translation agencies. This management software helps language professionals efficiently handle...

Proven Strategies for translators and interpreters to stay relevant in the Era of AI

The language industry in Africa is rapidly evolving. As CEO of Kabod Localization Services (KLS), I witness the immense potential—yet also the intense disruption—brought by AI, machine translation, and digital technologies. By 2025, AI-powered translation tools are projected...

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Kabod showcase language jobs at the 2025 DTI Jobs and Opportunities Fair

Last weekend marked an exciting milestone for Kabod Localization Services (KLS), as we showcased our pioneering work in the language industry during the DTI Jobs and Opportunities Fair 2025, held on July 18th and 19th at the University...

African languages offered at KLS

African languages offered at KLS Language Countries Arabic (North African varieties) Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan, Mauritania, Chad, Western Sahara Swahili Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique, Somalia Hausa Nigeria, Niger, Ghana, Cameroon,...

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Navigating the Conflict Between Volume and Value in Interpretation Services

Navigating the Conflict Between Volume and Value in Interpretation Services A global tech company needs interpreters for back-to-back meetings across three time zones. To save money, they opt for the lowest-cost providers. The interpreters, juggling multiple assignments with...

Head of Language Services

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Managing Director Industry: International Development, NGOs, edtech and translation industriesMode: Hybrid Location: East Legon, Accra (Ghana) Deadline: 31st January,2025 Kabod Group (KG) is a consulting firm providing professional services in...

Celebrating Two Years of Impact at KLS

https://kabodgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Celebrating-Two-Years-of-Impact-at-KLS-1.mp4 This day marks a special milestone for all of us at Kabod Language Services — our 2nd anniversary! Over the past two years, we have grown, adapted, and thrived, becoming a leading voice in the African language...

The Potential and Opportunities of Large Language Models (LLMs) for the Language Service Industry in Africa

During the recent KLS Talk, moderated by Christian Elongué, Managing Director of Kabod Group, Jourik Ciesielski presented on “The Potential and Opportunities of Large Language Models (LLMs) for the Language Service Industry in Africa.”...

How can translators balance cultural sensitivity with personal beliefs when translating LGBTQ-related documents?

Introduction In the diverse linguistic landscape of Africa, translators often find themselves at the intersection of cultural norms, personal beliefs, and professional ethics. This is particularly evident when dealing with LGBTQ-related documents, a topic that remains contentious in...

Kabod Selected as One of 34 Global Influencers in the Language Industry

Press Release For Immediate Release ​ Kabod Selected as One of 34 Global Influencers in the Language Industry Accra, Ghana – July 24, 2024 – Kabod, a leading language services provider, has been named one of the 34...