Yango partners with Flutterwave to enhance cashless payments in Zambia’s booming delivery market

ZAMBIA – Yango, the food delivery and taxi service powered by global tech company Yango Group, has partnered with leading African payments technology company Flutterwave to enhance digital payment security and convenience for Zambian customers.

The collaboration enables users to pay for meals and rides using bank cards processed through Flutterwave’s trusted infrastructure, accelerating the shift toward cashless transactions in one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital economies.

Meeting Surging Demand for Digital Commerce

The partnership arrives as Zambia experiences rapid adoption of online services, particularly in food delivery.

By integrating Flutterwave’s robust payment infrastructure, Yango strengthens transaction security and improves payment reliability for its growing customer base and restaurant partners.

The move supports scalable service expansion as more Zambians embrace the convenience of ordering via app rather than cash on delivery.

Leadership Voices Shared Vision

Kabanda Chewe, Yango Zambia Country Head, emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration: “At Yango, we are focused on making our service delivery more convenient, secure, and accessible for our customers and restaurant partners.”

“Partnering with Flutterwave allows us to strengthen our digital payment capabilities while supporting Zambia’s transition toward a more digitally enabled economy,” he added.

He noted that reliable digital transactions help restaurants grow while improving the overall customer experience.

Beyond Payments: A Broader Ecosystem Play

The payment integration forms part of Yango’s wider investment in Zambia’s digital future.

The company continues to develop technology-driven services, partner empowerment initiatives, and collaborations supporting local businesses.

By building a connected service ecosystem, Yango aims to benefit customers, restaurants, and delivery partners simultaneously, creating virtuous cycles where improved payments drive more orders, which in turn supports local employment and entrepreneurship.

Implications for Zambia’s Digital Economy

For Zambia, the partnership represents another milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey.

As more everyday transactions move from cash to card, businesses gain better data on customer behavior, governments benefit from increased formalization, and consumers enjoy the convenience and security of digital payments.

Yango and Flutterwave are betting that this trend will accelerate, and positioning themselves at the center of Zambia’s cashless revolution.

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