People volunteer everywhere, every single day, in all domains. It is estimated that over 1 billion people volunteer worldwide. People volunteer for several reasons, but there is one overarching element for everyone — service. The beauty of volunteering...
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...
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...
« 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A new UN report on artificial intelligence includes a world map that every African language professional, policymaker and technologist should look at closely. It comes from the EquATE Language AI Readiness Index, and it measures something simple: how...
Why Africa’s Interpreters Need Accreditation, Not Just Training Last week, after a multilingual conference at Movenpick Hotel in Ghana, I spoke with one of the interpreters. She had spent days studying the agenda, building glossaries and coordinating with...
About Kabod Group Kabod Group is a leading African-based firm dedicated to redefining the development landscape through Research, Evaluation, and Learning (REL). We pride ourselves on our strategic partnerships with institutions such as WACSI, Comic Relief, and the...
Join Kabod Group — Volunteer Vacancies (3-Month Pro-Bono) Application deadline: 10th December 2025Duration: 3 months (pro-bono) — Remote or in-person (East Legon, Accra) We are recruiting motivated volunteers to join Kabod Group’s Kabod Young Professionals Program (IVP). These...
Join Kabod Group — Volunteer Vacancies (3-Month Pro-Bono) Communication & Knowledge Management Officer pro-bono fellowships are open for immediate recruitment: Application deadline: 10th December 2025Duration: 3 months (pro-bono) — Remote or in-person (East Legon, Accra) We are recruiting...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How Can We Better Leverage Machine Translation Strategically In Africa? Introduction Africa’s linguistic diversity, with over 2,000 languages spoken across the continent, presents unique challenges and opportunities for communication and business. Machine Translation (MT) offers a powerful solution...
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,...
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...
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,...
