Binesh Mangar

Binesh Mangar is a leading figure in African fintech, best known as the founder of AfricaPay International and the driving force behind JUICE by MCB, the most widely used mobile banking app in Mauritius, Seychelles, and Madagascar. As former Head of Cards at Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB), he led the development and regional expansion of JUICE, revolutionizing mobile payments and digital banking in the Indian Ocean region. Under his leadership, MCB’s card business grew into a $30 million net operating margin unit. Through AfricaPay International, Mangar has continued to shape the fintech landscape by launching innovative payment solutions across Africa, including the first mobile banking apps in multiple countries and pioneering digital financial services for institutions like Interswitch in Nigeria and various banks in Kenya, Tanzania and Madagascar. His work consistently reflects a deep commitment to financial innovation, accessibility, and transformation.