Yango Named Southern Africa’s Most Reliable Ride-Hailing Service Provider

Regional recognition highlights Yango’s commitment to quality, safety, innovation and locally tailored mobility solutions across Southern Africa

Lusaka, Zambia [22 July 2026] – Yango Group, the global technology company, has been named the Most Reliable Ride-Hailing Service Provider in Southern Africa at the 2026 Southern African Brand Quality Awards (SABQA). The company also received the Brand Quality Excellence Seal, recognising its commitment to internationally recognised standards of quality, customer experience and operational excellence across the region. The recognition reflects Yango’s continued investment in technology designed to meet the evolving mobility needs of African cities while maintaining consistently high service standards as it expands across the continent.

Today in Southern Africa, Yango Group operates across Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique and Angola, providing locally tailored mobility solutions that extend beyond ride-hailing. Depending on the market, the platform also offers food delivery, parcel and cargo delivery services, business mobility solutions and other digital services that connect millions of users with thousands of partner drivers, couriers and local businesses. By combining global technology with deep local expertise, Yango develops services tailored to the needs of Southern African communities.

Commenting on the recognition, Kabanda Chewe, Country Head for Yango Zambia, said: “This recognition belongs to every passenger who trusts our platform, every partner driver and courier who delivers exceptional service, our fleet partners who continue investing in their businesses, and our local teams across Southern Africa. As we continue expanding across the continent, our focus remains on building technology that makes everyday life easier while maintaining the highest standards of reliability, safety and service quality. This award reinforces our commitment to developing solutions designed for Africa and built alongside the communities we serve.”

The award also reflects Yango’s continued investment in technologies that strengthen trust across its platform. Over the past year, the company has introduced several new safety innovations across its Southern African markets, enhancing transparency and confidence for both passengers and partner drivers.