The Forbes business connect in Africa is well-known for its annual partnership with Foreign Investment Limited (FIN) philanthropy and leadership business awards. These leadership business awards are known a Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ awards and are among the most recognised and anticipated business and corporate awards across Africa. The awards are presented by Forbes and FIN, recognising and celebrating leading lights in the field of philanthropy and leadership and their contributions towards empowerment of the African nation. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani, a noted businessman, charity worker and philanthropist in Zambia, was also invited in this leadership and philanthropy event as a honorary speaker. The event was held online as a result of the ongoing covid-19 pandemic and all members participated in this event from their respective locations. Dr. Rajan Mahtani spike about the significance of leadership in healthcare.
Apart from the roundtable conference, the event was the biggest highlight of the year for corporate Africa. This was due to the inclusion of Forbes’ Best of Africa’ awards. It is one of the most reputed and recognised business awards across Africa. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani was conferred with the Forbes ‘Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year’ award 2021, significantly for his contributions towards the banking sector and redefining it. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani has made a name for himself for not only his business contributions, but also for his philanthropic and charitable contributions. Dr. Rajan Mahtani is the owner of several top companies in Zambia, including Mahtani Group established in the year 1981. The company has become one of the biggest conglomerates in Zambia, expanding to several sectors including mining, agriculture, energy, real estate, insurance and several others. Across each of these industries, Dr. Mahtani’ firms have been able to improve standards, local communities as well as provide employment and livelihood opportunities. Dr. Mahtani’s major philanthropic contributions include Prison Fellowship Zambia and Stephen Malama award and scholarship for top law graduates in Zambia.