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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...

Yoruba GPT: built for Africans, by Africans, to elevate African languages in a digital age

Ẹ kú ìṣẹ́, Ọmọlúàbí! In the bustling markets of Lagos, the academic halls of the University of Ibadan, and the sacred groves of Osun-Osogbo, the Yoruba language thrives as a vessel of history, identity, and resilience. Yet, in an...

Top 12 Must-Attend Events in the Localization and Translation Industry in 2025  

Africa’s localisation and translation industry is rapidly evolving, with several key events lined up in 2025 to address linguistic diversity, technological advancements, and translation best practices. Whether you are a translator, interpreter, linguist, or language enthusiast, these conferences...

Kabod Language Services is Now Kabod Localization Services We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in our journey. Kabod Language Services is officially rebranding to . Kabod Localization Services! This change reflects our growth, evolution, and...

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...

Volunteer Flutter App Developer

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

Effective Knowledge Management: The Key to Survival in Farming in Kenya 

In episode six of the Knowledge Management Podcast in Africa (KMPA), Kabod Group conversed with Mr. Omondi Yudah, a PhD candidate specialising in knowledge management (KM) in agriculture. The discussion centred on implementing KM practices among small-holder dairy...

Nduku Musyimi-Mulumba from Mbôngi Ya Ubuntu and a strong advocate for the KiUbuntu language

Nduku Musyimi-Mulumba from Mbôngi Ya Ubuntu and a strong advocate for the KiUbuntu language   Kabod is a language service provider specialising in quality language services in African and other Western languages. Our primary goal is to elevate African culture through our...

Inaugural Launch of Afrolinguals Magazine

Two years ago, Kabod Language Services was founded with a vision to create structural systems and tools that would enhance visibility and promote collaboration among African language service professionals. Since then, Kabod has launched several initiatives, including the Marketplace of African...

Building a Talent Pipeline: Beyond Mere Hiring 

​ On episode 6 of the Succession Stories & Strategies podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ms. Beauty Erica Kofigah, an HR expert and talent catalyst with extensive experience in logistics and program management. With a passion...

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...

Assistant HR & Operation Manager

Kabod Group is seeking a strategic and hands-on Assistant Human Resource & Operation Manager. This dual-role leader will drive operational excellence, manage cross-departmental alignment, and ensure a strong organizational culture through effective HR practices...
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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...

Online Work Africa Summit ’25

.Kabod Group partners with Mobile Web Ghana to organise the 2nd edition of Online Work Africa Summit ’25 to Champion Remote Opportunities. Accra, Ghana — July 21, 2025 Kabod Group International, a leading African EdTech and language service...

Vulavula API Hackathon

On June 29–30, Lelapa AI hosted the groundbreaking Vulavula API Hackathon, a high-impact event where developers from across Africa built cutting-edge multilingual AI solutions using the Vulavula API. This hackathon showcased how African technologists are solving local challenges...

Translating for Environmental Advocacy: Insights from Experts

The Bureau of Translation and Interpretation (BTI) , in collaboration with Kabod Group and Gazania Amara Montessori School, hosted a thought-provoking webinar titled “The Role of Translation in Environmental Advocacy.” The event brought together experts from diverse fields...

Empowering Freelance Language Professionals: GATI and Sopodiva Share Branding and Marketing Strategies

The Ghana Association of Translators and Interpreters (GATI) and Sopodiva Training Centre hosted a successful webinar on June 1, 2024, titled “Empower Your Freelance Career: Strategies for Branding, Marketing, and Communication.” The event aimed to equip freelance language...

Redefining Collaboration Between Linguists and Tech Companies

There are many things that linguists can offer in the AI era. the type of input given to machines, suggesting what type could be appropriate for a given task, and showing machine learning metrics. Though there are other...

Bolingo Consult’s Ami Series Approved as Supplementary Material for Schools in Ghana

The Ami Series, authored by Ami D. Christelle Zami and published by Bolingo Consult , has received endorsement from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) as supplementary material for Basic 1-3 levels in Ghanaian schools. The...

What Shifting the Power Really Means: Reflections from the Frontlines of Grassroots Grant-making

When I first joined the Catalyst Fund programme under the Shift the Power initiative as part of the Research and Learning Coordination Team, I thought I understood what ‘shifting power’ meant. Like many others, I believed it was...

3 Pathways for Shifting Power in African Development Consultancy​

Why Africa’s solutions must be led by those who breathe its complexities Imagine a $500,000 “sustainable agriculture” consultancy in Kenya, led by experts from Geneva who’ve never farmed in arid soil. Their report—filled with technical jargon and imported...

Afrolingual Magazine Coordinator – Volunteer

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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...

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...

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,...

Kabod Language Services Webinar Report

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How can African businesses increase the economic value of local languages?

By Paula Balinga & Christian Elongué Introduction The KLS Talk event on “Accelerating the Implementation of African Language Policies” was successfully held on Tuesday, 30th May, 2023. This was the second event of a KLS serie aiming at...

Fostering Cultural Connections: Language, African Identity and Localization

Have you ever considered the intricate relationship between language and cultural identity? Well, understanding the crucial link between African identity and language is not only an academic pursuit but a practical necessity for businesses engaged in localization practices....

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...

Why you need to love people to be a good translator – Mxolisi Mlondolozi Ngubane from South Africa

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...