Frequently Asked Questions: Language Services

Answers to common queries about our services, translations, and more.

When you partner with Kabod Language Services, you're choosing a leader in African languages and global communication. We've proudly served international organizations such as the Roddenberry Foundation, African Union, West African Civil Institute, African Leadership Academy, and Dovetail, among others. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as one of the 34 Influencers in the Global Language Industry for 2024 by MultiLingual.

Our impact extends beyond individual projects:

    We co-founded the Association of Language Companies in Africa (ALCA), driving professionalism and advocating for excellence and global standards among African LSPs. Join us for ALCA's upcoming Annual Conference for LSPs in Africa in August 2024. Register here

  • We established the first network of African languages translators and teachers (ALATT), now boasting over 1600 language professionals. Free to join here.
  • Our innovation, MATI (Marketplace of African Language Translators and Interpreters), connects over 260 members with gigs, jobs, and consulting opportunities.
  • We host the podcast on African Language Technologies and Tools, celebrating innovators who create practical tools for African languages, from dictionaries to keyboards and APIs.
  • As conveners of African Language Talks (KLS), we facilitate discussions among language professionals on pressing localization issues, generating solutions and recommendations.

Quality and accuracy are paramount at Kabod. We meticulously match each project with the most suitable expert team, ensuring your message resonates across languages and cultures. Our extensive network and deep understanding of African languages and markets, combined with our global reach, make us the ideal partner for your language needs.

From Afrikaans to Zulu, we offer translations to and from any language in the world. I have a birth certificate that I want translated and certified. Can you provide this service? Yes. Kabod Language Services provides  certified translations for all official documents, such as birth certificates.
E-mail your documents to languages@kabodgroup.com and we will provide you with a FREE quote in less than 10 minutes.
The time we take to translate your documents will depend on your project size, document complexity and required language(s). We don’t offer a “one-size-fits-all” solution or service. And, as every request is different, we invite you to contact us to discuss your individual requirements. We’ll always do our best to exceed your expectations, within any deadline.
No. An original copy of your document is not necessary. A scanned copy via email or photograph is sufficient.
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