The African Forum Summit is an economic event which is held annually in Zambia. It is among the biggest economic summits in the nation and numerous top companies and industrialists participate in the event. The 2017 African Summit was a grand success with involvement of numerous industries and corporations as well as effective participation from Industry experts. Among the noted industrialists participating in the event, Dr. Mahtani was there. He is one of the most successful and established businessman in Zambia with numerous successful and long-running ventures under his name. He is also regularly involved in numerous charities, social works and philanthropic activities. However, majority of these charitable and philanthropic activities are not publicized by him unlike his counterparts since he considers these activities as his duty rather than a PR stunt.

Therefore, it was a complete surprise for all participants when it was found that Dr. Mahtani had significantly contributed for the success of the African Summit. A press release was released by the Chief Secretary of the event after the summit was completed. In this press release, the Chief Secretary thanked Dr. Rajan Mahtani for his significant financial and psychological contribution which resulted in the grand success of the event. Even though Dr. Mahtani did not gain any financial profits from his contribution, it was merely to help the summit financially so that it is able to fulfil its objective. And with this contribution, the African Summit was not only able to complete its objective, but it is also now considered for annual event across the Zambian nation. This feat was only possible with the contribution from Dr. Mahtani. Apart from this, he was also praised for his enthusiastic participation in the event and helping youngsters