Africa’s fintech unicorn Flutterwave and Yango are tightening the rails of Zambia’s digital economy with secure card payments for ride-hailing and food delivery services.
The partnership is a broader push toward frictionless commerce across the continent that aims to eradicate payment barriers.
In a LinkedIn post yesterday, Flutterwave CEO and founder Olugbenga Agboola welcomed the collaboration as a giant step toward strengthening the “heartbeat” of Africa’s digital economy, which he believes must start with fixing the boring stuff.
“If paying for a taxi in Lusaka or settling a food delivery bill still feels like a transaction, then the continent’s digital rails are not yet seamless enough. Our partnership with Yango in Zambia represents a massive leap toward that goal, ensuring every transaction is as smooth as the ride itself,” he said.
The partnership enables Yango users in Zambia to pay for taxi rides and food deliveries using bank cards processed through Flutterwave’s secure infrastructure, making everyday payments increasingly invisible.
It comes as Zambia accelerates its shift toward digital commerce, particularly in ride-hailing and online food services.
Agboola further stressed that ambition goes beyond convenience.
“By bridging the gap between global tech and local payment preferences, we are building the essential infrastructure that fuels African ambition from Lusaka to Lagos. This is how we strengthen the heartbeat of the continent’s economy — one secure, digital payment at a time,” he said.
Flutterwave, founded in 2016 and now one of Africa’s fintech unicorns, operates across more than 30 African countries, powering payments for global enterprises and African SMEs alike.
Its infrastructure connects banks, cards and mobile money systems, positioning it as a backbone of Africa’s digital financial ecosystem.
Similarly, Yango, powered by global tech company Yango Group, operates ride-hailing and food delivery services across several African markets, including Zambia, where it has built a growing network of drivers and restaurant partners in Lusaka.
Kabanda Chewe, Yango Zambia country head, underlined that the Flutterwave integration strengthens their transactions’ security and reliability as more users shift to cashless options.
“Partnering with Flutterwave allows us to strengthen our digital payment capabilities while supporting Zambia’s transition toward a more digitally enabled economy. This is an important step in improving the overall experience for customers and helping restaurants grow,” he said.
Flutterwave Zambia country head Iyembi Nkanza added that the fintech giant is empowering Zambians with secure, convenient payment options that remove friction from everyday transactions. “This is exactly the kind of innovation that drives financial inclusion forward,” stated.
Beyond payments, Yango says it continues to invest in Zambia through technology-driven services, partner empowerment initiatives and collaborations that support local businesses, building not just a platform, but an ecosystem aligned with Africa’s digital future.
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