LATEST ISSUE

APRIL 2025

Giulia Greco: Finding Empowerment in Consulting

In this issue, Giulia Greco discusses her decision to leave corporate localization management to become a consultant — a path that comes with uncertainty, but also offers freedom, agency, and new opportunities for impact.

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The launch of Afrolinguals in November 2024 marked a significant milestone in our mission to increase visibility for Africa’s language services industry. Your overwhelming response to our inaugural edition confirmed what we have long believed – that Africa’s language services industry needs and deserves its own dedicated platform for discourse, connection, and growth. Your stories, feedback, and engagement have enriched our understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing language professionals across the continent.

This second edition delves into the thriving language-learning market across Africa. Our coverage explores how traditional teaching methods evolve alongside technological innovations, and how grassroots initiatives are working to preserve and promote indigenous languages. From the inspiring story of Kambai Akau’s work with the Tyap language to the thought-provoking analysis of Nigeria’s language learning landscape, this edition highlights the challenges and opportunities in our sector. The stories we share in these pages reveal a common thread: the profound connection between language learning and cultural identity. As we witness the growth of language technology and educational initiatives across the continent, we are reminded that language is not just a tool for communication – it’s a bridge to our heritage and a gateway to our future. We are particularly encouraged by the emerging collaboration between traditional language educators and technology innovators, which is creating solutions uniquely suited to African contexts. These partnerships demonstrate how we can embrace modern approaches while honouring our linguistic traditions. We invite you to contribute your voices to this ongoing dialogue. Your experiences, insights, and perspectives continue to shape Afrolinguals into a vibrant platform for Africa’s language services community.

 

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REBECCA AGGREY

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & LANGUAGE TECH INNOVATIONS

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Perspective

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SPOTLIGHT

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INSIGHTS & OPINIONS

Translation plays an indispensable role in today’s interconnected world, enabling communication across cultural and linguistic divides. With over 2,000 languages spoken across the continent, Africa holds immense potential for a robust translation industry. Yet, despite its promise, the translation industry in Africa struggles with numerous challenges. These challenges include but are not limited to: low pay, misconceptions about translation profession, unrealistic deadlines and non-payment or delayed payment.