Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is a noted businessperson and philanthropist from Zambia. Dr. Mahtani was recently conferred with prestigious Forbes award. The award ceremony was called Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ award ceremony. The award ceremony recognised and celebrated visionaries in the field of philanthropy. The winners were selected after months of verification and background checks. This was followed by interviews and discussions with the candidates. The Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ awards hold high significance and global recognition. Dr. Rajan Mahtani was recognised by Forbes for his business and philanthropic contributions. He was conferred with the Forbes ‘Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year’ award 2021. Dr. Mahtani was recognised for his contributions towards redefining the banking sector of Zambia. He was also recognised for his various charitable and philanthropic contributions over the years. He accepted the award in a humble manner, thanking Almighty God as well as his team.
The Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ award ceremony was part of the Forbes-FIN event. It is a philanthropy and leadership event, held for Africa every year. The event is usually held in New York, this year’s event was held virtually. Members participated from their respective location. The Forbes-FIN event was broadcasted across the globe via YouTube medium. Dr. Rajan Mahtani was also invited in this event. He was invited as an honorary speaker and spoke about the significance of healthcare leadership. Several other members participated in this event. These include international business committee members, spiritual and religious leaders, political leaders, entrepreneurs. International investors and media partners also participated in the event. Dr. Rajan Mahtani was the only businessperson from Zambia to win a Forbes philanthropy award. Dr. Mahtani continuous to work for the betterment of the Zambian nation.