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....

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...

The Map That Shows Whose Languages AI Left Behind

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...

7 Insights From the UN’s New AI Report (And Why Every Language Advocate Needs to Read It)

Discover 7 key insights from the UN’s latest AI report, including language inclusion, translation accuracy, AI safety, African languages, governance, and why multilingual AI matters for a more equitable future....

What is the demand of language talent in Africa and globally in 2026?

Explore the demand for language talent in Africa and globally in 2026, from AI evaluation and localization to African-language data, certification and language technology....

Certification for African Language Professionals

Africa’s linguistic diversity is one of its greatest assets — and professional language services require skilled, qualified practitioners who understand the linguistic and cultural contexts they work within. Our latest blog explores certification for African language professionals, why...

Why Africa’s Interpreters Need Accreditation, Not Just Training

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...

Hiring a Project Coordinator, Nonprofit School of Wealth (SoW)

We are not looking for the most experienced candidate. We are looking for the most intentional one — someone who is mission-aligned, systems-oriented, and willing to do meaningful work in an early-stage environment....

7 Top Marketplaces for African Translators and Interpreters in 2025

Global communication in 2025 demands more than just speed—it requires accuracy, cultural fluency, and access to skilled translators across languages and industries. For African language professionals, finding the right platform to showcase their expertise and connect with clients...

How Awarri innovatively overcame existing challenges when building Nigeria’s first large language model?

Interview conducted by Christian Elongue, CEO of Afrolinguals, KLS and Co-founder of Association of Language Companies in Africa (ALCA) Thank you for making time to answer these key questions for our upcoming issue on Language Technologies in Africa....

3 insights of this report for the Language Industry in Ghana

ACCRA, Ghana – September 25, 2025 – The future of Ghana’s economy was the center of discussion this week, and the African language industry had a front-row seat. At the launch of the World Bank’s major new report,...

5 major ways African languages are being boosted by AI and how LSPs can maximize them. 

While AI models have become proficient in global languages, the over 2,000 languages spoken in Africa have remained on the sidelines, trapped in a cycle of being labeled “low-resource” due to a lack of digital data. This isn’t...

Interpreters Without Borders (IWB)

The work nonprofits do matters. Budget and language should never be a barrier to impact. Interpreters Without Borders (IWB) is a Kabod Localization Services (KLS) initiative that connects humanitarian and development organizations with specialized, rigorously vetted interpreters available...

An Overview of Associations of Translators and Interpreters in Africa

The language services industry in Africa is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector that has increasingly received global attention. This growth, fueled by collaboration and partnerships, is sustained through associations and online communities of language professionals. The role...