Joba also known as Loba or Kijoba or Kivira or Vira is a language spoken in South Kivu, Congo drc by the Joba people.
Joba language has approximately 50,000 native speakers.
The language has 3 dialects; Kizoba, Masanze and Vira.
Joba Language
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Every day, new words shape our world - from artificial intelligence to blockchain, from climate change to social media.
While languages like English grow and adapt, what about Joba?
How do we explain quantum computing in Joba?
What's the word for 'cryptocurrency'?
Without action today, how will future generations express tomorrow's ideas in Joba?
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If not now, when will we start?
If not here, where will it happen?
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