Yango partners Flutterwave to strengthen secure digital payments for food delivery in Zambia

Yango Food, the food delivery service powered by global tech company Yango Group, has partnered with leading African payments technology company Flutterwave to further improve security and convenience of digital payments for customers ordering meals through the platform. The partnership supports Yango Food’s continued expansion of cashless payment options in Zambia, reinforcing its commitment to convenience, security, and financial inclusion in the country’s growing digital economy. Through the partnership, Yango Food users can now pay for their orders using bank cards processed through Flutterwave’s trusted payment infrastructure.

To encourage adoption of digital payments, the service is now having an offer to customers who use card payments. During the month of February 2026, they will get a 20% discount when paying via card on eligible orders. The offer applies to first orders for old and new customers with a minimum value of K180, with customers able to receive a maximum discount of K100 per transaction.

Terms and conditions apply. The partnership comes at a time when Zambia is seeing increasing adoption of digital commerce, particularly in food delivery and online services. Speaking about this partnership,Yango Zambia Country Head, Kabanda Chewe, said: “At Yango, we are focused on making our service delivery more convenient, secure, and accessible for our customers and restaurant partners.

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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 through reliable digital transactions.” “Our partnership with Yango represents Flutterwave’s commitment to making payments seamless and accessible across Africa,” said Iyembi Nkanza, Country Head at Flutterwave. “By integrating our payment infrastructure with Yango’s platform, we’re 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.” Beyond payments innovation, Yango Food continues to invest in Zambia through technology-driven services, partner empowerment initiatives, and collaborations that support local businesses.

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