Interpreters and secretaries
This is probably the earliest of white collar jobs that Africans picked full-time Due to the considerable language barrier, the Europeans had no choice but to ally with some willing Africans to help with proper communication. Interpreters usually made extra money for their essential role. With the whites settling in Africa and establishing education, the work of the Interpreter slowly developed into a prestigious job. They were often nicely dressed in white tops and khaki imitating the dressing style of their White masters. They started to work closely with the governors, lawyers and traders who paid them per hour or per day. Some of the interpreters soon saw the extra benefit of learning to read and write. Interpreters who could read and write were quickly given more priority as they could document court proceedings, speeches and draft letters.
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