Also known as: Yango Group in Africa · Yango Namibia · Yango Group · Yango Ride · Yango Ride (Namibia)
Ride-hailing platform operating in Namibia, facing regulatory compliance challenges and complaints over phantom trips and fraud.
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The Namibian
Yango continues to accept hybrid payments
“By contrast, transport services such as Yango and Lefa continue to accept hybrid payments, recognising that financial inclusion requires flexibility rather than rigidity.”
Cashless Parking Chaos Shows Why Inclusion Must Come FirstWindhoek Observer
Yango increased fares by 5%, citing fuel prices and regulatory compliance costs
“E-hailing service Yango has also increased fares by 5%, citing fuel prices and regulatory compliance costs.”
New taxi fare brings little relief outside WindhoekThe Namibian
Yango has spent N$1.3 million on fees for drivers' temporary permits
“Mungai says the company has spent N$1.3 million on its drivers' temporary operating permits while waiting for permanent ones.”
Yango spends N$1.3m on permit feesThe Namibian
Yango has not complied with ministry directive to comply with the law
“Yango has, however, not complied, citing high temporary costs and systemic delays.”
Yango spends N$1.3m on permit feesNew Era
Yango has operators facing deadline to have operations regularised
“Eba Kandovazu Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has ruled out any extension for e-hailing operators facing an approaching deadline to have their operations regularised.”
Nekundi rejects Yango operators’ deadline extension callsThe Namibian
Yango issued statement saying drivers face income loss due to prolonged permit approval delays from Roads Authority
“This is according to a statement issued by Yango on Thursday.”
Yango drivers face income loss amid permit delaysThe Namibian
Yango's partners are lobbying Ministry of Works and Transport to extend 28-day permit deadline to three months
“E-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 delaysThe Namibian
Yango is collaborating with Namibian authorities and local fleet partners to ensure full regulatory compliance, public passenger permit adherence, and enhanced commuter safety
“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 driveThe Namibian
Yango does not own cars or employ drivers directly but partners with local vehicle owners and companies who employ the drivers
“Asare said Yango does not own cars or employ drivers directly, but partners with local vehicle owners and companies who employ the drivers.”
Yango and ministry host safety, compliance driveThe Namibian
Yango Namibia said it is taking steps to comply with regulatory requirements set by the Ministry of Works and Transport
“E-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 requirementsA 19-year-old Klein Windhoek resident was scammed of gaming equipment (Xbox Series S, controllers, and headsets) after a buyer arranged a fake bank transfer via fake SMS notification and used a Yango driver to collect the items without paying. Bank Windhoek confirmed the SMS sender number was fraudulent, and the items remain unrecovered.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 19-year-old Klein Windhoek resident was scammed of gaming equipment (Xbox Series S, controllers, and headsets) after a buyer arranged a fake bank transfer via fake SMS notification and used a Yango driver to collect the items without paying. Bank Windhoek confirmed the SMS sender number was fraudulent, and the items remain unrecovered.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Police are investigating a theft by false pretenses in Klein Windhoek where a seller advertised items on Facebook and was tricked into handing goods to a Yango driver after receiving a fake SMS confirmation of N$11,000 payment from Bank Windhoek; the transaction later failed and the number used was not associated with the bank.
2 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Ride-hailing platform Yango Namibia has defended its safety, customer support and driver verification systems following complaints over alleged phantom trips, delayed complaint responses and drivers whose identities did not match their profiles. The company's country manager acknowledged the system is not perfect but said safeguards are in place to detect fraud and compensate wrongly charged customers, though he did not disclose complaint numbers or driver suspension figures.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Yango Ride (Namibia) and the Automobile Association of Namibia launched a certified driver training programme in Windhoek, focused on road safety, customer service, passenger protection, and gender-sensitive communication. Drivers who participated received AA Namibia certification.
7 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A government and industry panel discussion revealed the need for regulatory frameworks that allow innovation, safety and compliance to coexist in Namibia's transport sector, with outdated legislation struggling to keep pace with technological transformation.
30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Fifty Yango e-hailing drivers received training in gender-sensitive communication, conflict management and customer care from Yango Namibia and the Automobile Association of Namibia in Windhoek. The certified programme aims to strengthen professional service standards and promote safer, more respectful journeys for women commuters.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Swakopmund municipality is verifying 713 taxis on its database while traffic officers enforce against illegal operators, including Yango-linked vehicles.
17 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A man accused of masterminding an acid attack on late Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda declined to reveal the source of N$40,000 he used to purchase a vehicle that the state claims was used to transport acid used in the October attack. Shiweda died from the attack's injuries in February; the vehicle is central to the state's case.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Petrus Shikwaya, one of six men accused of murdering Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda, told Ondangwa Magistrate's Court that he did not conspire to commit the murder. Cellphone records showed communication between Shikwaya and his uncle Abner Matheus, whom the State alleges masterminded the killing, and bank transfers allegedly linked to the purchase of corrosive substance used in the attack.
11 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Ministry of Works and Transport launched a pilot electric vehicle charging station at its headquarters in Windhoek, with Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi describing it as a strategic pilot project intended to inform the expansion of an EV charging network across the country. The ministry, which manages government-owned infrastructure, plans to eventually serve both government fleet vehicles and the public.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Yango Group has announced the launch of Yango Tech in Africa, offering artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure solutions to businesses, city authorities and public-sector organisations across sectors including mobility, healthcare, financial services and retail.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek's rollout of a cashless parking system requiring KPI-issued or bank cards has caused confusion and frustration among motorists, many of whom lack access to these payment methods. The article argues that rapid digital transitions without adequate consultation disproportionately affect those outside the formal banking system.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian police have warned that illegal taxi operators will face fines starting at N$2,000 and arrest upon a third transgression. The warning follows concerns raised by the Namibia Public Passenger Transport Association about 3,450 illegally operating cars since 2018, particularly in Rundu in Kavango East.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Taxi drivers in smaller towns like Katima Mulilo say the new N$15 nationwide fare increase, which took effect yesterday, offers little benefit to them as commuters refuse to pay full fares and negotiate lower prices. Drivers in smaller towns report being forced to accept below-approved payments to avoid conflict with passengers.
19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
13 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →