| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Logistics |
| Founded | August 2020; 4 years ago (2020-08) |
| Founders | |
| Headquarters | Gaborone, Botswana |
Area served | Africa |
| Services | Delivery (commerce) |
| Website | zesta |
Zesta is anonline food ordering and delivery platform operating across the African region. Formerly known as Square Eats, the company rebranded to Zesta in 2025.[1] Zesta connects customers with restaurants and stores, offering delivery services for food, groceries, parcel delivery and other essentials.[2]
Zesta was originally founded asSquare Eats in 2020 by twin brothersHenry Newman andRandall Newman when they were 21 years old.[3] It was launched inGaborone,Botswana, and quickly gained traction as a leading food delivery service in the country.[4]
The company halted operations and took a strategic decision to reinvent the business in 2022.[5] In 2025, the company announced its rebranding to Zesta, highlighting its commitment to evolving beyond food delivery to become a super app.[1]
During theCOVID-19 pandemic, Zesta (then Square Eats) implemented measures to ensure safety and hygiene, including providing free gloves and hand sanitizer to drivers and introducing contactless delivery options. These efforts positioned the platform as a trusted service during the pandemic.[6]
Zesta facilitates delivery from a wide range of merchant partners via asmartphone app, available oniOS andAndroid platforms, or through its website. Customers can browse their favorite restaurants, place orders, and have meals delivered to their doorstep efficiently.[7]
Online food ordering services | |
|---|---|
| Meal delivery | |
| Meal kits | |
| Online grocery delivery | |
| Reservations | |
| Defunct | |
| Software | |
