𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗢 𝗭𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧, 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

𝗟𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗮, 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 — 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – In 2025, Yango Zambia, part of the global tech company Yango Group, deepened its role as more than a digital service platform, evolving into a trusted partner in safety, innovation, youth empowerment and national development. Throughout the year, the company delivered people-centred solutions that reflected a simple belief that technology should make everyday life safer, convenient and rewarding. Below, the company reflects on a few of the impactful and innovative projects that touched the lives of many Zambians throughout 2025.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁
Safety and trust remained at the heart of Yango’s operations in 2025. The company rolled out a free insurance programme covering partner drivers, couriers and customers during rides and deliveries, strengthening social protection across its entire ecosystem at no extra cost.

This focus on safety extended into digital innovation. Yango introduced a new in-app Safety Centre and personalised safety flow, making security features more visible and easier to use for passengers. From PIN-code trip verification and SOS access to real-time safety checklists, the update empowered users to actively engage with their own safety throughout each journey.

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹
For partner drivers and couriers, 2025 was marked by initiatives that prioritised welfare, health, autonomy and dignity. Yango hosted a free health screening and wellness day in Lusaka, offering medical checks, health education and first-aid kits.

The company also introduced the “My Area” feature, enabling drivers to choose preferred operating zones and preview destinations before accepting trips. Combined with safety education sessions, the initiative enhanced transparency, reduced unnecessary fuel costs and gave drivers greater control over their working day.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀
Beyond its platform users, Yango extended its safety agenda to the wider community. Through the Safer Journeys to School initiative, delivered in partnership with the Zambia Road Safety Trust, Yango provided road safety education to more than 8,000 children and upgraded infrastructure around high-risk schools in Lusaka, from zebra crossings to signage and speed-calming measures. These efforts reinforced Yango’s belief that safer mobility must include everyone, especially children.

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
Youth development was a defining theme of Yango’s 2025 impact. The company celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of the Yango STEM Fellowship, supporting young Zambians with financial support, mentorship and hands-on skills to prepare them for careers in science, technology and innovation.

Yango also served as the main sponsor of the BeRelevant Youth Summit and the EGYD Career Fair, supporting national platforms that brought together over 1000 young leaders, policymakers and innovators. These events amplified youth voices, encouraged solution-driven leadership and is expected to influence thousands more through youth-led initiatives across the country.

𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
In December, Yango convened a high-level Tech Day with the Ministry of Technology and Science, exploring how AI and digital systems can strengthen public service delivery, from transport and customs to healthcare and education. The dialogue reflected Yango’s approach to deploying technology where it delivers measurable, real-world value.

On the innovation front, Yango launched Yango Ventures, a corporate venture fund designed to support early-stage startups with capital, expertise and access to global networks. The initiative opened new opportunities for Zambian entrepreneurs to scale solutions with regional and global relevance.

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
While technology powered many of Yango’s initiatives, human connection remained central. During the festive season, Yango shared Christmas with Fountain of Hope Orphanage, donating essential supplies and spending the day with the children through games and a shared meal, reinforcing the idea that impact is as much about presence as provision.

Yango also supported the Nkata Africa Football Tournament in Kalingalinga, helping over 150 young boys to develop their dreams of becoming footballers with financial support, jerseys and mentoring. On International Youth day, Yango Zambia also visited the Matero Girls School where together with Alumni and Yango Zambia leaders, the girls were motivated to study hard and advised on real life challenges. They were gifted essential items as well.

Internally, Yango Zambia was recognised as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting a strong people-first culture built on trust, inclusion and integrity. The recognition underscored the company’s belief that sustainable impact starts with empowered teams on the ground.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱
As Yango Zambia reflects on 2025, the year stands as a testament to what is possible when global technology is thoughtfully adapted to local realities. From safer roads and empowered drivers to skilled youth and stronger communities, Yango continues to evolve from a service provider into a long-term partner in Zambia’s development journey.

With people at the centre and technology as an enabler, Yango remains committed to creating solutions that make everyday life safer, easier and more connected for all.