YANGO Namibia says it has submitted about 1 500 permit applications and spent N$1.3 million on fees while navigating administrative delays and strict government ultimatums. …
Yango spends N$1.3m on permit feesNamibia Minute.
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Yango
Also known as: Yango Group in Africa · Yango Namibia · Yango Group · Yango Ride
Yango — ride-hailing company operating in Namibia, navigating regulatory compliance requirements and permit delays from transport authorities.
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- May 2026
- April 2026
… Prosecutor Yeukai Kangira told the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court on Thursday that Shikwaya swindled his uncle, Abner Samuel, out of a Suzuki vehicle that was originally intended for a Yango business venture in Windhoek. …
Shikwaya swindled uncle out of car linked to Ondangwa prosecutor murder – state… At the time, Shikwaya said he was working as a Yango driver and did not know the individuals accompanying his uncle. …
Accused tells court he had no knowledge of prosecutor Shiweda attack… Nekundi compared the requirements to other regulated fields, such as education and professional qualifications, saying standards exist to ensure competence.Given Amon, a Yango driver, told Nampa that meeting the requirements within the given timeframe remains a challenge. …
Nekundi rejects Yango operators’ deadline extension callsYango drivers are at risk of losing their income due to prolonged permit approval delays, despite meeting regulatory requirements. …
Yango drivers face income loss amid permit delaysE-hailing service Yango’s partners are lobbying the Ministry of Works and Transport to extend a 28-day permit deadline to three months, citing high temporary costs and potential systemic delays. …
Yango partners lobby Govt for three-month permit extension to avoid delays- March 2026
E-HAILING platform Yango is collaborating with Namibian authorities and local fleet partners to ensure full regulatory compliance, public passenger permit adherence, and enhanced commuter safety. …
Yango and ministry host safety, compliance driveE-hailing company Yango Namibia on Friday said it is taking steps to comply with regulatory requirements set by the Ministry of Works and Transport. …
Yango Namibia vows compliance with Govt’s regulatory requirements… The Ministry of Works and Transport gave Yango, InDrive, and Lefa operators among others a deadline of 30 September in July last year to ensure they comply with regulations, but reportedly few took this to heart. …
Govt threatens to impound vehicles of unregistered e-hailing operators… Nekundi said ministry officials visited the Yango office to verify whether the operators on the platform comply with regulations. …
Transport minister Nekundi says public transport bill will tackle illegal e-hailing operators
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Yango spends N$1.3m on permit fees amid compliance row
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Ride-hailing company Yango Namibia has submitted about 1,500 permit applications and spent N$1.3 million on temporary operating permit fees while navigating administrative delays. The Ministry of Works and Transport has threatened action if Yango and its drivers do not comply with regulations.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
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Yango spends N$1.3m on permit fees amid compliance row
Ride-hailing company Yango Namibia has submitted about 1,500 permit applications and spent N$1.3 million on temporary operating permit fees while navigating administrative delays. The Ministry of Works and Transport has threatened action if Yango and its drivers do not comply with regulations.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
Thursday 23 April
Accused swindled uncle's car linked to prosecutor attack
The state alleges that murder accused Petrus Shikwaya fraudulently took possession of his uncle's Suzuki vehicle and gave it to co-accused Petrus Uusiku as a reward for buying acid used to attack Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda on 17 October 2025. Shikwaya denies the allegations, claiming the vehicle was purchased for his uncle at the decision of his uncles.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 21 April
Accused in prosecutor attack claims uncle used him without knowledge
Petrus Shikwaya, 21, testified at his bail hearing that his uncle, former police officer Abner Mateus, used his bank account and sent money through him without his knowledge, including funds allegedly used to buy acid for the attack on prosecutor Justine Shiweda. Shikwaya denied knowing Shiweda or being present during the incident, saying he was in Windhoek at the time.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 20 April
Nekundi rejects extension for e-hailing operators' permit deadline
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has ruled out any extension to the end-of-April 2026 deadline for e-hailing operators to obtain regularisation permits and comply with legal requirements. The minister said operators had more than a year to comply and that those who have applied have already received permits, while temporary permits remain underutilised.
20 April 2026 · New Era →
Friday 17 April
Yango drivers struggle as permit approvals stall for months
Yango says drivers face income loss due to prolonged permit approval delays from the Roads Authority, with some waiting up to 12 months despite submitting required documentation and fees. The company calls on the Ministry of Works and Transport to streamline the process and allow compliant drivers to work while applications are processed.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 2 April
Yango driver partners seek three-month permit extension
Yango's partners are lobbying the Ministry of Works and Transport to extend a 28-day permit deadline to three months, citing high temporary costs (N$850/month) and concerns about system delays from processing over 6,000 vehicle registrations. Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said the sector must comply with existing regulations and warned that non-compliant operators will face action from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 25 March
Yango pledges regulatory compliance with Namibian transport authorities
E-hailing platform Yango has announced a collaborative effort with Namibian authorities and local fleet partners to ensure full regulatory compliance, public passenger permit adherence, and enhanced commuter safety. The company works with about 25 local SMEs that control their own fleets and employ drivers, and uses photo verification and app-based reporting to enhance safety and prevent fraud.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 22 March
Yango Namibia commits to meeting transport ministry regulatory requirements
E-hailing company Yango Namibia said it is taking steps to comply with regulatory requirements from the Ministry of Works and Transport, including public passenger permit standards, while working with fleet partners and investigating reports of unregistered drivers.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Government grants e-hailing operators 56-day compliance deadline
Namibia's transport and ICT ministries have given unregistered e-hailing operators including Yango, InDrive, and Lefa 56 days to obtain public passenger permits or face vehicle impoundment. The requirement follows a meeting between transport minister Veikko Nekundi and operators, with platforms given 28 days to ensure full compliance and the ministries a further 28 days to verify, before enforcement action.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 10 March
Transport minister says bill will regulate illegal e-hailing operators
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi announced that a forthcoming public passage bill will address e-hailing services operating illegally in Namibia, as current law requires all transport operators to obtain road carrier permits from the Ministry of Works and Transport. The ministry has engaged the Attorney General to hold e-hailing platforms accountable for allowing unlicensed operators.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →