**Digital Payments on the Rise in Zambia: Yango, Flutterwave Revolutionize Taxi and Food Delivery** Imagine being able to hail a taxi or order your favourite meal without the need for cash. In Zambia, this is becoming a reality thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Yango, a fast-growing ride-hailing and food delivery platform, and Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments infrastructure startup. As Zambia's e-commerce market continues to boom, with a 10-15% growth rate in 2024, the country's consumers are becoming increasingly digital-savvy. Mobile money transactions alone reached a staggering K100 billion ($5.3 billion) in March 2025, a testament to the rising smartphone penetration rate in urban centres like Lusaka. Yango, which entered the Zambian market in March 2022, is now poised to take its operations to the next level with the introduction of cashless payment options. Through its partnership with Flutterwave, Yango users can now pay for taxi rides and food delivery orders using their bank cards, eliminating the need for cash and making transactions more convenient. "This partnership represents a major step forward in driving financial inclusion in Zambia," said Iyembi Nkanza, Country Head at Flutterwave. "By providing secure and convenient payment options, we're empowering Zambians to take control of their financial transactions like never before." For Yango, the partnership is part of its broader strategy to transition towards a predominantly cashless model in Zambia. As the company faces stiff competition from established players like Bolt and Uber, which have invested heavily in digital payment options, Yango is positioning itself as a more competitive player in the market. "At Yango, we're committed to making our service delivery more convenient, secure, and accessible for our customers and restaurant partners," said Kabanda Chewe, Yango Zambia Country Head. "This partnership with Flutterwave is a significant milestone in our journey towards achieving that goal." As Zambia continues to digitalize its economy, the partnership between Yango and Flutterwave is a significant development that is set to change the face of digital payments in the country. With more convenience, security, and accessibility on the horizon, Zambian consumers can look forward to a more seamless and hassle-free experience when it comes to taxi and food delivery services.