Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is popular in Zambia and Africa as one of the top businessmen and philanthropists. Recently, Dr. Mahtani was conferred with one of the top philanthropy awards in Africa. Forbes is one of the most renowned and celebrated business magazines across the globe. The magazine is known for its several rankings, lists of people, visionaries, companies, and businesses among others. Forbes in Africa is known for its annual ‘Best of Africa’ award ceremony. The award ceremony is one of the most anticipated and celebrated business events in Zambia. It is also among the most valuable awards too. At the same time, the selection process of the recipients is rigorous and transparent. The process comprises months of the verification process and background checks, followed by interviews and discussions with the potential candidates.
The Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ award ceremony was held during the Forbes-FIN (Foreign Investment Network) philanthropy and leadership roundtable conference. The event is held annually in New York, where members from across Africa and the world participate. However, this year’s Forbes-FIN philanthropy and leadership event was held virtually to comply with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Several top businessmen and philanthropists participated in this event. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani was one of the few businessmen invited to this event as an honorary speaker. Dr. Mahtani discussed the significance of leadership in healthcare, especially in the bout of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a similar manner, Dr. Rajan Mahtani was conferred with the Forbes ‘Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year’ award 2021. Forbes presented Dr. Mahtani with this award for his significant contributions towards redefining the banking sector of Zambia. Dr. Mahtani was also noted for his several philanthropic and charitable contributions. For instance, Dr. Mahtani established the Prison Fellowship Zambia for the welfare and justice of the inmates in Zambia. On the other hand, Dr. Rajan Mahtani contributed to the education sector of Zambia with the development of the Stephen Malama award and scholarship for top law graduates in Zambia.