Yango | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights

Yango is a tech company that transforms globally sourced technologies into everyday services for local enrichment, offering ride-hailing,...


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Yango is a tech company that transforms globally sourced technologies into everyday services for local enrichment, offering ride-hailing, food delivery, last-mile delivery, scooter-sharing, and fintech platforms in Africa, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.

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1001-5000 employees
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IT Services and IT Consulting

πŸ›οΈ Yango Product and Pricing News β†’

πŸ‘” Yango CEO, Management and Leadership Team β†’

βš”οΈ Yango Alternatives and Competitors β†’

πŸ’Ό Yango Hiring and Layoffs β†’

πŸ€– Yango Developer, Integration and Automation News β†’

πŸ“ˆ Yango Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News β†’

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πŸ›οΈ Yango Product and Pricing News

  • Yango introduced the first regulated tuk-tuk tariff in Mozambique and launched services in Beira, training over 1,000 operators on road safety.
  • The legal dispute between Dolel Transport and Yango's app managers has been postponed for the fourth time to March 18, 2025, causing taxi drivers' frustration.
  • Yango now allows users to disable phone calls from drivers and communicate via chat instead.
  • In 2024, Yango Tech, part of Yango Group, supported over 100 million orders globally and introduced 84 new features to enhance scalability and personalization, forming key partnerships in regions like MENAP and LATAM.
  • Yango Zambia offers data-free access to its app and seamless payment with Zamtel Money.

  • Yango has expanded its service locations by adding Oman to its list of countries.
  • Yango has added the Toyota Alphard to its rental offerings in Dubai.
  • Yango now offers instant confirmation, free cancellation, and partial prepayment options for their car rentals, with a minimum rental period of 2 to 3 days.

πŸ‘” Yango CEO, Management and Leadership Team


βš”οΈ Yango Alternatives and Competitors

  • Citymobile
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  • Tuda
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  • Taxi order service
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  • X-Car
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  • MINI
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  • Intercab
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  • Vezet Group
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  • Bibig
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  • Uber
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  • Gett
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  • Malfuf
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  • Gopuff
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  • Zain Group

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πŸ’Ό Yango Hiring and Layoffs

  • Vladimir Razuvaev, Head of Legal and Chief Executive at Yango Tech, joined Yango this summer and quickly adapted in just two months, successfully integrating most B2B services under one strategy.
  • Vladimir Razuvaev, Head of Legal and Chief Executive at Yango Tech, announced plans to focus on building a partner network, scaling B2B sales, and unifying marketing under the Yango Tech brand in 2025.
  • Chibowa Moses Bwalya is Yango's first in-house Legal Advisor in Zambia and now supports the Central & Southern Africa region.
  • Julia Kordinova has joined Yango as Chief Marketing Officer in the United Kingdom, previously serving as Head of Marketing Yandex Ads Russia at Yandex.
  • Reem Kozak has started a new position as Head of Content Sales at Yango Play.

  • Yango is currently seeking an Expansion Lead (Asia) in India.
  • Bwalya Chanda has been appointed as Head of Operations at Yango.
  • Nancy Nabil has been appointed as the MENA Head of Support for Yango Play.

πŸ€– Yango Developer, Integration and Automation News

  • Yango is empowering entrepreneurs in Pakistan by addressing logistical challenges and partnering with Shark Tank Pakistan to support startups.
  • Yango, in partnership with Comadcon and Ovando S.A. Astara, is creating new job opportunities for drivers in Bolivia using modern and fair methodologies.
  • Yango Delivery has partnered with Micmar to enhance delivery services for Micmar purchases in Zambia.
  • Yango in CΓ΄te d’Ivoire has partnered with COFINA and Yabx to launch a Driver Cash Advance service, providing drivers with instant access to cash advances and flexible repayment options.
  • Yango Ride has partnered with GLICO.

  • On December 5, 2024, Yango launched a Free Trip Insurance Program in Ghana in partnership with Glico Life Insurance, providing insurance coverage for passengers and drivers during rides ordered via the Yango app.
  • Yango partnered with Casa Kolacho to renovate 210 meters of roofs in MedellΓ­n's San Javier neighborhood, combining durable materials and vibrant murals by Manu Rat to improve living conditions and community pride.
  • In November 2024, Yango partnered with oladoc to provide free access to premium healthcare services for its drivers and passengers in Pakistan.

πŸ“ˆ Yango Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News

  • Yango Play has acquired exclusive world rights to the Saudi-Emirati comedy 'Al Eid Eiden' from Front Row Filmed Entertainment.
  • Yango, owned by Russian tech giant Yandex, is funneling its profits out of Ghana, highlighting a challenge in the country's digitalization efforts.


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