Linda Gueye

When I decided to leave my steady full-time job for freelancing a year ago, I had already extensive experience in translation/interpretation and international development/NGO. I felt confident about my skills and working in a field that I enjoy. What I felt less confid...

“Equality of Arms” is a legal expression that means that each party must have a reasonable opportunity to defend its interests under conditions which do not place him at a substantial disadvantage vis-à-vis his opponent. In a judicial proceeding, the Defense and the Pr...

I have worked with various translation agencies for many years. I have enjoyed working with some more than others but in my particular case, my preference has always been working with translation agencies that provide great/decent pay (essential if you make a living as...

L'Afrique du Sud fait de nouveau l'objet de vives critiques pour avoir manqué à recourir à des interprètes qualifiés pour le procès de haut niveau de l'athlète olympique Oscar Pistorius. Le pays a déjà été critiqué pour avoir utilisé les services d'un « faux » interprè...

Unless you had the opportunity to work from home before, switching from working at a workplace to working from home requires some adjustments and discipline. Working from home is not for everybody. Some people feel less productive when they work from home and have a ha...

L'événement du mémorial de Mandela en décembre 2013 dont l’objectif était de commémorer le plus grand icône du continent africain, Nelson Mandela, est devenu un cirque médiatique lorsque le président américain Barack Obama, le premier ministre britannique Cameron et le...