Early in October, Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) announced a strategic partnership with Yango to enhance safety and professionalism among Yango partner-drivers.
The partnership kicked off with CRZ successfully training 50 initial drivers in a pilot program. Building on the success of this foundation, CRZ and Yango will further collaborate to develop a standardized safety course that will benefit up to 3,500 Yango partner-drivers across Zambia. This commitment ensures that the program’s values and lessons will scale to create sector-wide change.
The Yango Partner-Driver Safety and Respectful Conduct training was conducted in collaboration with CRZ, Yango, the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), and the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA). Speaking at the event, CRZ Vice Board Chairperson Kamuchizya Mutambo emphasized the initiative’s importance: “Together, we will empower drivers to provide safe, comfortable, and respectful service, making every ride a better experience.”
Yango Country Head Kabanda Chewe highlighted the comprehensive nature of the training, which aims to set new benchmarks in Zambia’s ride-hailing industry. The course covered key areas including Defensive driving techniques, Safety features within the Yango app, Mental health and well-being awareness, and Gender sensitivity and respectful conduct
CRZ’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma, also reiterated the importance of the training, especially given CRZ’s mission as a youth-led organization.
“We work with young people and want to see them succeed. Knowing that many of the partner-drivers are youth, it truly delights my heart to see them being empowered in this way,” she shared.
Closing the event, CRZ’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Faith Kaoma Kabeleka, encouraged all participating drivers to take the lessons to heart and continue serving Zambians with dignity and professionalism.
CRZ expressed gratitude to the Yango team for its commitment to advancing safety for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike, reinforcing the belief that safety is a collective responsibility.
