Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is one of those few businessmen and philanthropists from Zambia who has been working towards the growth and development of the Zambian nation without expecting any recognition in return. However, his contributions towards the nation, its economy, and its people were finally recognized at an international level. This recognition came from Forbes and in the form of Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ awards. Forbes is one of the top business magazines across the globe and therefore, the awards from Forbes have high significance. Similarly, Forbes ‘Best of Africa awards are among the most anticipated and notable awards in Africa.
The Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ awards was presented during the Forbes-FIN (Foreign Investment Limited) philanthropy and leadership roundtable conference. It is one of the most anticipated and regarded business events in Zambia. Dr. Rajan Mahtani was invited to this event as an honorary speaker and discussed the significance of leadership in healthcare. Apart from this honor, Dr. Rajan Mahtani was also recognized for his philanthropic and economic contributions over the past several decades. As such, Forbes conferred Dr. Rajan Mahtani with the Forbes ‘Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year’ award in 2021, especially for redefining the banking sector of Zambia. Apart from Dr. Rajan Mahtani, there were several other businessmen, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who received prestigious awards for their significant contributions to philanthropy. Some of these winners included Paul Adefarasin, Wendy Ackerman, Nana Kwame Bediako, Sam Matekane, Leonard NS Ekeh, Ken Sharpe, Claver Gatete, and Mahmood Ahmadu. Therefore, it can be said that it is good that there are so many entrepreneurs, businessmen, and visionaries who are working hard and thinking about the welfare of the African nation, just like Dr. Rajan Mahtani. At the same time, there is a severe need for more such entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries for the development and growth of the African nation. Dr. Rajan Mahtani continues to work towards the growth and development of the Zambian nation.