[2] Zesta was originally founded as Square Eats in 2020 by twin brothers Henry and Randall Newman when they were 21 years old.

[3] It was launched in Gaborone, Botswana, and quickly gained traction as a leading food delivery service in the country.

[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 the COVID-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.

[6] Zesta facilitates delivery from a wide range of merchant partners via a smartphone app, available on iOS and Android platforms, or through its website.