FAQ

Questions, answered.

What SanKam is, who it is for, how it works and how to work with us.

Common questions

What is SanKam?

SanKam is an AI-powered speech-to-speech interpretation platform. Two people speak in their own languages, and each hears the other in theirs, so they can trade without a shared language.

Who is SanKam for?

People and businesses trading across different African languages: market and cross-border traders, buyers, cooperatives and small businesses.

How does it work?

Speak, interpret, hear and reply, trade. One trader speaks naturally, SanKam interprets the speech, and the other trader hears it in their own language and replies the same way.

Which languages does SanKam support?

Twelve at launch: English, French, Portuguese, Arabic, Twi, Eʋegbe, Yorùbá, Kiswahili, Hausa, isiXhosa, Amharic and isiZulu, with more to follow.

Does it work in low-connectivity environments?

Yes. SanKam is built for real-world markets and border crossings, including places where the connection is weak.

How is SanKam different from traditional translation tools?

It is voice-first, built for African languages and the way trade really sounds: informal speech, mixed languages, local expressions and market terms. It is designed for live negotiation, not written text.

How can customers access SanKam?

Through local market activation, partners, trader networks, financial institutions and pilots in our first African markets. The SanKam app is coming soon, and we will link to it here as soon as it is publicly available.

How can organisations work with SanKam?

We work with organisations across the trade ecosystem on pilots and partnerships. Partner with us or contact us.

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