Financial matters affecting Mozambican professional translators and interpreters: a survey

Abstract

This study investigates the financial challenges affecting translators and interpreters in Mozambique. Specifically, the study seeks to describe the Mozambican translators’ and interpreters’ business context. By means of a survey questionnaire, qualitative and quantitative data was collected from 42 participants. Data analysis led to the conclusion that Mozambican translators and interpreters are relatively young adults, who mostly offer freelance services on a part-time basis while holding a full-time job elsewhere, and that few of them have a pension scheme. It also identifies two distinct levels of income amongst these professionals. These findings highlight the need to equip translation and interpreting students with skills beyond their field of expertise to enhance graduate employability.
KEYWORDS: Translators and Interpreters, Translation and Interpreting, Translation and Interpreting Service Provision, Financial Security, Translator and Interpreter Training