Forbes business is among the most respected and renowned business magazines in Africa as well as around the world. Forbes Connect in Africa is specifically known for management of events, business conferences as well as the Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ award ceremony. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani, a noted businessperson and philanthropist from Zambia, was one of the awardees during the 2021 award ceremony. It was held virtually to comply with the ongoing covid-19 restrictions. The Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ event was part of the annual Forbes-FIN philanthropy and leadership roundtable conference. Dr. Rajan Mahtani was also invited in this event as an honorary speaker and discussed about the significance of leadership in healthcare. In a comparable manner, Dr. Rajan Mahtani was selected for one of the Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ awards.
The Forbes-FIN philanthropy and leadership roundtable conference was a highly anticipated event saw participation from notable personalities and people from Africa. Just like Dr. Rajan Mahtani, the event saw participation from members from different industries and sectors. These included international business committee members, political and opinion leaders, political leaders, media partners as well as international investors. The event usually takes place in New York. The event was broadcasted across the globe via the YouTube medium.
For his contributions towards redefining the banking sector of Zambia, Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani was conferred with Forbes ‘Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year’ award 2021. Forbes not only recognised the banking sector contributions made by the businessperson, but also his philanthropic and charitable contributions. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is the owner of several top companies in Zambia, most notably Mahtani Group of Companies and Finsbury Investments. His company Mahtani Group is among the top conglomerates in Zambia, Africa, and several other nations. The company is known for its presence across several sectors as well as its contributions towards employment and livelihood opportunities. In a comparable manner, Dr. Rajan Mahtani is known for his philanthropic contributions, including Stephen Malama award and scholarship for top law graduates in Zambia as well as Prison Fellowship Zambia.