Finance Platform Zazu Changed Name to Manza
The online financial service rebranded to support its international expansion beyond its initial South African roots.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Financial Services
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Online finance platform Zazu has officially changed its name to Manza. The rebranding effort aims to support the company’s growth as it expands into international markets beyond its home base.
Why it matters
The name change reflects the company's ambition to replace traditional banking friction with a modern, paperless alternative. By shedding its original brand, the firm seeks to better align with its global expansion goals following its 2026 entry into Morocco.
Manza currently serves more than 1,000 businesses across its operating markets. The platform offers a R0 monthly fee for its business accounts and utilizes automated accounting syncs for transactions.
The players
Manza
This online finance platform, formerly known as Zazu, offers digital business accounts and financial management tools.
Access Bank South Africa
This financial institution facilitates Manza's operations within the South African market.
Peach Payments
This payment gateway provider integrates with the Manza platform to support transaction processing.
The details
Operating without a traditional branch network, Manza provides financial tools through an online delivery model. The platform is designed to eliminate the onboarding and fee friction typically associated with traditional banking systems by utilizing digital verification.
Timeline
The company expanded its operations into Morocco in 2026.
This news was published on October 13, 2026.
Market Landscape
Manza’s rebrand underscores the aggressive pursuit of market share by fintech firms looking to replace legacy banking infrastructure with digital-native alternatives. This move positions the company to better compete for international clients against both traditional banks and global neobanking rivals.
Current users of the platform can expect their existing services to continue under the new Manza name without changes to their R0 monthly fee structure. The shift remains focused on internal corporate strategy and does not immediately alter the digital tools or daily transaction workflows for existing customers.
The takeaway
Companies undergoing rapid international scaling often adopt neutral, globally accessible branding to remove regional associations that may limit growth. Businesses utilizing such platforms should monitor for any updates to service terms during the rebranding transition period.
Further reading
For more context on how fintech firms are transforming the sector, visit the Financial Services section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SME South Africa.
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