Blogs

How can effective knowledge management drive progress and innovation in agriculture?  

In the latest episode of the Knowledge Management in Africa Podcast, Kabod Group had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Benjamin Abugri, a distinguished professional in the field of Knowledge Management (KM). Mr. Abugri, who holds certifications in both...

ALCA Annual Conference 2024: Forging Robust and Thriving Language Services Companies in Africa

ALCA-Annual-Conference-2024 ALCA invites professionals from diverse backgrounds within the language services industry to share their expertise and experiences at the conference. Interested speakers are encouraged to submit proposals outlining their proposed topics, formats, and key takeaways by May...

HOW TO GROW YOUR VISIBILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS IN THE LANGUAGE INDUSTRY

HOW TO GROW YOUR VISIBILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS IN THE LANGUAGE INDUSTRY...

Preserving African Languages through Technology: A Conversation with Olanrewaju Samuel, Founder of Linguistics Island, a Community for Linguists.

Preserving African Languages through Technology: A Conversation with Olanrewaju Samuel, Founder of Linguistics Island, a Community for Linguists. Kabod is a language service provider that specialises in providing quality language services in African languages as well as other...

Kabod Language Services is your trusted partner in breaking down communication barriers.

Are you looking to expand your reach to new people and markets? Look no further! Kabod Language Services is your trusted partner in breaking down communication barriers. Our expert team is equipped to handle : •⁠ ⁠Expert Translation...

Call For Contribution | Afrolinguals Magazine – Kabod Group

Afrolinguals Magazine is excited to announce the upcoming release of our inaugural issue and we are inviting Language Service Providers (LSPs), including translators, interpreters, linguists and language professionals, to contribute their expertise and insights. As a quarterly publication,...

Call for Volunteer: Community manager for ALATT & MATI Communities of Practice

Call for Volunteer: Community manager for ALATT & MATI Communities of Practice Company : Kabod Language Services Job Title : Community Manager Location : Remote Duration : Ongoing Position Overview Kabod Language Services is seeking a passionate individual...

Increasing the offer of KM education and certifications in African Universities – A Conversation with Prof. Madeleine Fombad

In a recent episode of the Kabod Group podcast series, a compelling conversation took place between Professor Madeleine Fombad, a distinguished figure in the field as a Professor of Knowledge Management at the University of South Africa, and...

Turning Data into Knowledge: The Value of Customer Feedback for SME Growth in Ghana 

Turning Data into Knowledge: The Value of Customer Feedback for SME Growth in Ghana How Ghanaian companies can use customer feedback to boost their growth. Turning Data into Knowledge: The Value of Customer Feedback for SME Growth in...

Vacancy: Language Officer Type: Full time

Vacancy: Language Officer Type: Full time Open to experienced language professionals in Ghana, Africa or beyond. Location: Accra, Ghana (In person or remote) About Kabod Group Kabod Group (KG) is a Christian organization providing consulting and training services...

Job Title: Intern Advertising, Marketing and Sales  

Company: Muna Kalati (a subsidiary of Kabod Group) Job Title: Intern Advertising, Marketing and Sales Type: Kabod Internship Program (KIP) – Cohort 3 – Paid internship Location: Accra, Ghana (In person or remote) Duration: 6 Month Salary: Negotiable....

Job Title: Intern Community Manager 

Company: Muna Kalati (a subsidiary of Kabod Group) Job Title: Intern Community Manager Type: Kabod Internship Program (KIP) – Cohort 2 - Paid internship Location: Accra, Ghana (In person or remote) Duration: 6 Month Salary: Negotiable....

Africa will be the market for translation buyers globally – Alfred Mtawali

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...

Understanding artificial languages and how to create one?

Athchomar chomakea everyone! Do not be shocked, these two words are from the Dothraki artificial language used to say “hello” to non-Dothraki people.  I know for sure that no one is a Dothraki here. Are you? “taH pagh...

Le nouchi, future langue nationale de Côte d’Ivoire ?

« Qui fait ça ? Faut pas fasser hein, nous s’amuser », ça c’est une phrase en nouchi. Le nouchi est un argot populaire créé et parlé en Côte d’Ivoire, pays situé en Afrique de l’Ouest. C’est l’un des pays...

3 Moyens De Promouvoir Les Langues Africaines

L’Afrique est un cas particulièrement intéressant quant à ses dynamiques sociolinguistiques et linguistiques, car elle est le berceau d’un tiers des langues parlées sur notre planète, soit 2,158 langues indigènes. Selon Emmanuel Gabriel, fondateur d’OpenBinacle:« plus de 52...

How to prevent African minority languages from extinction?

Have you ever heard of the NJUU language? Did you know that this language has only one remaining fluent speaker today? Do you know where it is spoken? Njuu language is the sole survivor of the Tuu cluster...

Most African Indigenous Languages are on the Brink of becoming Extinct by 2100

Culturally distinct ethnic groups whose members are directly descended from the earliest known inhabitants of a particular geographic region and, to some extent, maintain the language and culture of those original peoples are defined as indigenous. Among indigenous...

5 Tips to get your child to love and speak your mother tongue

Nowadays, quite a number of Ivorian parents whose children were born in capital cities are worried about their children’s inability to speak their native languages. It is quite common now to see children who cannot even have a...

Developing and using African indigenous languages in the digital age

We live in an era driven by technology whereby everything in the world needs to be digitized in order to be used, promoted and to grow. This also applies to languages, in the sense that they’re being digitized...

5 Strategies that African Publishers can use to promote African Languages more effectively

The role of a publisher in the dissemination of thought cannot be overemphasised, and the immortalization of one’s literary work is a dream of every writer. For a second, just imagine the inexistence of a publisher: knowledge would...

4 Critical Reasons Why Every African Must Know Their Native Language Now

Language is defined as a structured system of communication. In communicating, we have the opportunity to express our feelings, thoughts, ideas, etc. More than just communicating; language and culture have an almost unbreakable and intricate bond. As we...

5 Technological Solutions enhancing the access and use of African languages

Africa is the second-largest continent in the world after Asia and is the most multilingual continent in the world. Whereas world linguistic surveys point to growing language rationalization and a decline in the number of living languages, African...

Tips on enabling Knowledge Flow within an Organization

The benefits associated with the proper flow of knowledge cannot be overemphasized. From enhancing better decisions to improving engagement......

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...