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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...

Why you must stop being a general translator and find your niche – Laetitia Sullivan 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...

3 Existing Awards in the Language Industry in Africa

Have your parents ever rewarded you with some toffees or money just because you did your homework well? How did you feel? Let me guess! You were very happy and made up your mind to always do your...

Why you must never stop learning as a medical interpreter- Abdikadir Adan from Kenya.

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 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...

The African Behind The World’s First Live Translation Earbud

Today, Artificial intelligence (AI) translation technologies have been the solution for many globetrotters to travel to any country even if they do not understand the language spoken there.  Businesses are reaching diverse nationals with their services or products...

6 ways to limit enslavement to foreign languages in Africa

Africa is a multilingual continent with diverse and numerous languages. According to the 2018 edition of the Ethnologue Global Dataset, we have 2143 living languages as well as over 8000 dialects in Africa, which is therefore the most...

African translators must upgrade their command of African languages – Mouhamed Diop from Senegal

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...

The market is very big for African Languages Translators – Stephen Kwadwo Boateng from Ghana

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...

African translators should market their skills and showcase their work – Wandile Nkambule 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...

A Machine Translation Software For African Languages By An African

Machine Translation (MT) is a computational linguistics and language engineering technique that uses software to translate text/speech from one language to another. This occurs by feeding a text to a computer algorithm that translates it automatically into another...

Multilingualism Week Conference 2022

BACKGROUND Multilingualism Week Celebration began as  the International Translation Day in Ghana in 2017 at the Ghana Institute of Languages. A students’ initiative that sought to bring together language enthusiasts—students, lecturers and professionals to discuss topics related to...

Strengthening Stakeholders’ Collaboration to Expand Civic Space in West Africa

Commissioned by the Fund for Global Human Rights and published by WACSI, this report outlines successful strategies for fostering partnerships that defend and expand civic space across West Africa. By highlighting collaborative approaches, our research promoted a more...

Advancing Financial Sustainability of Civil Society in Africa

This publication by WACSI offers practical insights into strategies that bolster the financial resilience of African CSOs. By identifying key practices and models, the study provided organizations with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of funding and...

Overcoming Development Aid Fatigue: Deciding Together and Shifting Power to Communities in Africa

This groundbreaking study, commissioned and published by WACSI, tackled donor fatigue and advocates for community-led development solutions. Through an emphasis on participatory approaches, the findings encouraged donors and civil society to collaborate more effectively, fostering trust and shared...

The Next Billion Conference

Africa’s digital economy is booming, and as a language professional, the opportunities are limitless. But thriving isn’t just about skills: it’s about knowing how to market, sell, and grow your business. Join us for the 2024 Marketing and...

Kabod Young Professionals Program

Call for Young Professionals in edtech, language tech and international development. Duration: 1-3 months (Volunteers) and 3 to 6 Month (Interns) Location: Remote or in-person (if in Accra, Ghana). Program Overview Kabod is a leading research, edtech and...

Inaugural Launch of Afrolinguals Magazine

The launch of Afrolinguals Magazine on 14 November 2024 marked a historic milestone for the African language services industry. Inspired by Multilingual, a globally recognised publication in the language services industry, Afrolinguals seeks to establish a dedicated resource...

Fullstack Developer with expertise in Flutter

Exciting #Opportunity! We are seeking a skilled Fullstack Developer with expertise in Flutter to join our dynamic team. This role combines web and app development with webmaster responsibilities, including managing, maintaining, and optimizing our digital platforms. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:–...

Senior Graphic Designer & Video Editor – Kabod Group International

Job Title Senior Graphic Designer & Video Editor / Digital Design Lead (You decide a title!)Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Head of Marketing & Sales (HMS) Industry: International Development, NGOs, edtech and translation industriesJob Focus: Graphic Design,...

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.”...

Vacancy: Call for Volunteers as Translators, Interpreters, Writers, Proofreaders, Editors, Video Editors and Graphic Designers

Kabod is a leading language service provider in Sub-Saharan Africa committed to innovation, excellence and serving the African language industry. Kabod is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join our team in the roles of Translator, Interpreter, Writer,...

8 Mobile Apps for Learning African Languages Anywhere

With December fast approaching and many African countries emerging as top vacation spots for the holidays, now is the perfect time to start learning an African language to fully immerse yourself in the experience. Language plays a crucial...

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...

HOW TO GROW YOUR VISIBILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS IN THE LANGUAGE INDUSTRY

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

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,...

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

Kabod Language Services Webinar Report...

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...