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Dr. Rajan Mahtani extends full support to the death penalty abolishment.

Dr. Rajan Mahtani is one of the most respected and celebrated business personalities across Zambia. He has more than four decades of business experience and during this time, he made several successful business ventures such as Finsbury Investments and Mahtani Group of Companies. At the same time, Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is known for his philanthropic and charitable contributions. For instance, Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is noted for establishing the Stephen Malama award and scholarship for top law graduates in Zambia. It is a noted scholarship carrying significant prize money worth 15,000 kwacha, providing deserving candidates with the right seed money for taking their careers to a new high. Along with this, Dr.Rajan Mahtani is also credited for establishing Prison Fellowship Zambia (PFZ). It is a noted Christian Outreach Program that brings the learnings and teachings of Jesus Christ to the prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families in Zambia. At the same time, the Prison Fellowship Program ensures transparent criminal justice as well as fundamental human rights and basic human dignity for the prisoners in Zambia.

Recently, Dr. Rajan Mahtani extended his full support to the announcement made by the Zambian President. President Hakainde Hichilema on the occasion of Africa Day announced that his government plans to abolish the death penalty row. While supporting this statement, Dr. Mahtani stated that death penalty is inhumane, degrading and cruel. The law is abolished across the majority of the global nations as well as Africa and it was high time for the Zambian government to take such a decision. Dr. Rajan Mahtani also praised the Zambian President’s decision by stating that while previous Presidents of Zambia surely attempted to stay far away from capital punishment, none of those Presidents honestly worked in the direction of bringing down this inhumane and merciless death penalty down. As such, it was a brave decision from the Zambian President to make such an announcement. As a result, Dr. Mahtani stated that his company Prison Fellowship Zambia will provide full legal and regulatory support towards this decision

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Zambian President announces eradicating death penalty law.

Dr. Rajan Mahtani is a noted businessman, charity worker and philanthropist from Zambia. One of his top philanthropic contributions to the Zambian economy and society is Prison Fellowship Zambia (PFZ). Recently, Dr. Mahtani pledged full support towards the decision made by the Zambian President towards abolishing death penalty. On Africa Day, President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema announced that his government is planning to abolish the archaic law of death penalty permanently from his country. This statement from the Zambian President received significant support barring a few mixed reactions. While supporting this statement from the President of Zambia, Dr. Rajan Mahtani also stated that it is one thing to make such a statement and an entirely different strategy to ensure that this announcement becomes a reality soon. This path will require significant legal reforms, persuading the government and ensuring that the process is smooth with minimum roadblocks. As such, Dr. Mahtani owned Prison Fellowship Zambia will provide full legal and regulatory support to make this announcement a reality. While praising this decision, Dr. Rajan Mahtani also said that only an individual who respects fundamental human rights, basic human dignity, an individual respecting the ‘rule of law’ and an individual who prays the god will be able to make such a statement

In his interview excerpt, Dr. Mahtani highlighted that the concept of death penalty has largely been abolished across the globe and the trend can be observed across Africa and Zambia too. The President was thereby commended for leading the path toward respecting the right towards life. Another factor that Dr. Mahtani highlighted was the increasingly degrading condition of the Zambian prisons, especially the maximum prisons where prisoners are often devoid of fundamental human rights and basic human dignity. Past Presidents have tactically avoided giving death penalty and the last death penalty was given in the year 1997. As such, it was long due from the Zambian Government to conclude the archaic death penalty law and abolish it.

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Dr. Rajan Mahtani extends full support to death penalty abolishment

On the event of Africa Day, Zambian President announced his quest towards abolishing the death penalty law. President Hakainde Hichilema announced that the process of death penalty is archaic and Zambia is behind majority of the other nations in bringing the much needed change of abolishing the death penalty law. This statement from the Zambian President has received significant praise from across Zambia, including that of noted businessman and philanthropist Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani. While praising the statement, Dr. Mahtani said that death penalty is cruel, degrading and inhumane and goes completely against the religious and social standards in today’s world. Dr. Mahtani further stated that majority of the Presidents in the past have refused to sign the death warrant. A major reason for this refusal is the growing consensus across the globe regarding abolishing death penalty. Majority of the nations across the world as well as many within the African nation itself have implemented laws for abolishing and eradicating death penalty. This has given immense pressure to the Presidents, resulting in avoiding death warrant using tactics and giving mercy pleas. Another major reason why this announcement is step in the right direction is the present condition of Zambian prisons. Past visits from notable politicians such acting President Guy Scott revealed the horrific conditions of these prisons, especially the Maximum prisons where prisoners are often devoid of basic human dignity and fundamental human rights. This has prompted the Zambian Government to establish new initiative of strategic decongestion of prisons in which prisoners are strategically released after appropriate transformation. To achieve this, the Zambian government has collaborated with institutions such as Parole Board Zambia (PBZ) and Correctional Facilities. In this scenario, giving death penalty does not make any sense for the Zambian government.

Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani also stated that transforming the statement into a reality will take significant legal reforms. As such, his company Prison Fellowship Zambia will provide the required legal and regulatory support towards this statement by the Zambian President.

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Announcement from President Hakainde receives critical acclaim

Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is a noted businessperson from Zambia. Dr. Rajan Mahtani recently gave an interview at the ‘Mast Newspaper’ in which he praised the decision made by the Zambian President. On the special occasion of Africa Day, President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema announced his quest towards abolishing the death penalty row. According to Dr. Rajan Mahtani, it is an archaic law that is inhumane, degrading, and cruel. As such, the decision from the Zambian President was a step in the right direction. Dr. Rajan Mahtani also praised the decision from the Zambian President by stating that only an individual who is truthful, respects the right to live, respects the rule of law as well as respects fundamental human rights and fundamental human dignity will be able to make such bold and rightful decision. At the same time, Dr. Rajan Mahtani also stated that there is a significant difference between making such announcements and ensuring that these announcements become a reality. As such, Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani has extended his support to make this announcement a reality. Dr. Mahtani will provide legal and regulatory support to the Zambian President’s decision via his company prison fellowship in Zambia.

Prison Fellowship Zambia is a noted Christian Outreach Program established more than three decades ago. Prison Fellowship focuses on establishing transparent criminal justice for patients, ensuring they are not devoid of fundamental human rights and basic human dignity. Prison Fellowship also focuses on bringing the teachings of Jesus Christ to the prisoners. As such, the present announcement by the Zambian President aligns with the objectives and goals of the Prison Fellowship.

Dr. Rajan Mahtani, while praising the announcement by the Zambian President, also stated that there is a significant awareness across the globe regarding abolishing the death penalty and this trend can be seen across Zambia too. Past presidents have avoided giving capital punishments tactically and the move from the current Zambian President is a step in the right direction.

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Zambian President to receive full support from Dr. Mahtani

The President of Zambia made a bold statement recently. President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema announced on ‘Africa Day’ that he plans to abolish the death penalty row. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani, a noted businessman and philanthropist from Zambia, extended his complete support to this announcement. Dr.Rajan Mahtani is a known charity worker from Zambia and is known for several philanthropic contributions across Zambia and Africa. Recently, Dr. Rajan Mahtani was invited to the FIN roundtable conference as an honorary speaker. At this conference, Dr. Mahtani was also selected for one of the awards. Forbes recognized the contributions of Dr. Rajan Mahtani towards the banking sector of Zambia and conferred Dr. Rajan Mahtani with Forbes ‘Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year 2021. Dr. Rajan Mahtani received the award for his corporate as well as philanthropic contributions. Apart from his corporate contributions, Dr. Mahtani is also known for his philanthropic and charitable contributions. Some of these philanthropic contributions are Prison Fellowship Zambia and the Stephen Malama award and scholarship for top law graduates in Zambia. Prison Fellowship Zambia is a notable Christian Outreach Program that works towards bringing the teachings of Jesus Christ to the prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families in Zambia. Dr. Rajan Mahtani stated that his company Prison Fellowship will provide full legal and regulatory support towards ensuring that the announcement becomes a reality soon.

Dr.Rajan Mahtani added voice to the decision made by the Zambian President and argued that only a person who is compassionate and respects fundamental human rights and dignity can make such bold yet right decisions. He also stated that while several other previous Presidents have strategically avoided the death penalty or capital punishment, very few of them have actually worked towards removing the issue from its core by abolishing the law completely. There is widespread support for the abolishment of the death penalty across the globe with major global organizations supporting this abolishment. As such, the decision is a step in the right direction.

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Dr.Rajan Mahtani supports the decision by the Zambian President.

The Zambian President recently made a stunning announcement that shook the entire nation. On the occasion of Africa Day, President Hakainde Hichilema announced that he plans to abolish the death penalty completely. This decision has received widespread support including that of noted businessman and philanthropist Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani. Dr. Rajan Mahtani is the owner of Prison Fellowship Zambia, a noted Christian Outreach Program that focuses on bringing the teachings of Jesus Christ to the prisoners, ex-prisoners as well as their families in Zambia. Prison Fellowship also works towards providing transparent criminal justice as well as ensuring fundamental human rights and basic human dignity for the prisoners.

Dr. Rajan Mahtani added his support to the decision by the Zambian President and said that the killing of convicts will not solve any issue that the Zambian government is facing. He further praised the announcement made by the Zambian President and stated that only a person who is compassionate, respects the rule of law, and respects fundamental human rights, as well as dignity, will be able to make such a tough, bold yet honest decision. President Hakainde Hichilema was commended for leading a way toward respecting the right to live by a human being.

At the same time, Dr. Rajan Mahtani also iterated that the consensus towards abolishing the death penalty is not new and can be seen across the globe as well as in Zambia too. For instance, the last time the death penalty was given in Zambia was by the Late President Chiluba in the year 1997 and the individual was executed. Since then, Presidents have been using several strategies such as mercy prerogatives for avoiding the death penalty. And that is not all. In fact, the Zambian government has collaborated with the Parole Board Zambia (PBZ) and the Correctional facility for strategic decongestion of prisoners by releasing prisoners. As such, the decision by the Zambian President is a step in the right direction. Dr. Rajan Mahtani has also pledged that his company Prison Fellowship will provide full legal and regulatory support towards this decision.

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Dr. Mahtani Wins Prestigious Forbes Award

Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani, noted businessman and philanthropist from Zambia, was recently recognised at an international level for his philanthropic contributions. This recognition came from Forbes in the form of Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ awards. The awards are among the most recognised and prestigious awards across entire Africa. The awards are presented to the leading lights in the field of business and philanthropy and are presented to those with significant and long-term contributions towards philanthropy as a means to achieve long-term empowerment of the African nation. Dr. Rajan Mahtani was also recognised by Forbes for contributions towards redefining the banking sector of Zambia. As such, Forbes conferred Dr. Rajan Mahtani with the Forbes ‘Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year’ award 2021.
Just like Dr. Rajan Mahtani, there were several other visionaries and leaders who received this prestigious award. Nana Kwame Bediako is a noted philanthropist, visionary and industrialist. He is the CEO of Kwarleyz Group and has been developing real-estate space across Ghana for the past 15 years. He also founded the New Africa Foundation (NAF) which is a non-profit working towards empowering African leaders of the new generation. Yet another recipient of the award is Ken Sharpe. He is a serial entrepreneur and noted businessman with more than 100 businesses under his name. He is responsible for development of economy and community enhancement with his economic contributions. He is also one of the top real-estate developers across Zimbabwe and is responsible for the upliftment of several sectors in his nation.
Dr. Rajan Mahtani was the only major businessman from Zambia who received this prestigious award. Apart from his contributions towards redefining the banking sector of Zambia, he is also noted for his philanthropic and charitable contributions over the years. Some of his major contributions in philanthropy are Prison Fellowship Zambia as well as Stephen Malama award and scholarship for top law graduates in Zambia. Dr. Mahtani continues to work for the betterment of the Zambian nation.

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Forbes Presents Dr. Mahtani Win Notable Philanthropy Award

Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani, a noted charity worker and philanthropist from Zambia, was recently awarded with one of the most respected and notable philanthropic awards across Africa. This award is known as the Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ awards and was created and conducted by Forbes along with Foreign Investment Limited (FIN). The award ceremony was a part of the annual Forbes-FIN philanthropy and leadership roundtable conference, held in the month of August 2021. Unlike the usual conference held at New York, this year’s conference was held online via video conference and broadcasted via the YouTube platform. This was due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the entire world. Nevertheless, there was no death of passion among the speakers and participants, and it was an astounding success with participants discussing about diverse topics, need of the hour as well as ensuring financial funding for ongoing and upcoming projects across Africa. Several critical members graced this event including members from international business communities, opinion leaders, politicians, entrepreneurs, policymakers, religious leaders, media partners as well as international investors.
Forbes recognised the significant contributions made by Dr. Rajan Mahtani over the course of four decades. For this, Dr. Mahtani was conferred with the Forbes ‘Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year’ award 2021. Dr. Rajan Mahtani accepted the award in a humble manner and thanked Almighty God as well as his team members for their innumerable support and giving him strength during the challenging times. Dr. Rajan Mahtani is the owner of several successful companies such as Mahtani Group and Finsbury Investments. His company Mahtani Group was established in the year 1981 and since then, grew to become one of the biggest conglomerates across Africa. The company expanded to several sectors including agriculture, mining, real estate, insurance, and several others. In a comparable manner, Dr. Rajan Mahtani was recognised for his philanthropic and charitable contributions. Some of his most recognised charitable contributions include Prison Fellowship Zambia and Stephen Malama award and scholarship for top law graduates in Zambia.

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Dr. Mahtani Wins Prestigious Award By Forbes For Philanthropy

Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is a noted businessman and philanthropist from Zambia. Recently, Dr. Rajan Mahtani was part of the Forbes-FIN philanthropy and leadership roundtable conference held virtually. Dr. Mahtani was invited as an honorary speaker and discussed about the significance of leadership in healthcare. The Forbes-FIN event also hosted the Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ award ceremony. Dr. Mahtani, apart from being invited as an honorary speaker, was also conferred with one the Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ awards.
The Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ award ceremony is one of the most regarded and respected philanthropy awards in Africa. It is presented to the leading lights in the field of philanthropy and empowerment. The potential awardees are those who have made significant contributions towards philanthropy and are committed towards development and growth of the African nation. The Forbes awards are highly regarded and respected as the awardees are selected after significant background checks and verification processes. They also need to undergo interviews and discussions so that the Forbes awards committee understand their long-term commitment towards philanthropy as a means to achieve empowerment across the African nation. Based on these aspects, the final awardees are identified. Forbes recognised the significant contributions made by Dr. Rajan Mahtani over the years and conferred him with the Forbes ‘Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year’ award 2021. Dr. Rajan Mahtani accepted the award in a humble manner, thanking almighty God as well as his teams for their consistent support and performance. It is this performance that helped Dr. Raajan Mahtani achieve significant success in all his endeavours. Dr. Rajan Mahtani was recognised by Forbes for not only redefining the banking sector of Zambia, but also for his numerous philanthropic and charitable contributions over the years. Some of these philanthropic contributions are Prison Fellowship Zambia and Stephen Malama award and Scholarship for top law graduates in Zambia. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani continues to work for the growth and development of the Zambian nation.

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Dr. Mahtani Winner Of Notable Forbes Award

Forbes is among the top business magazines across the globe. It is recognised for its global rankings and lists such as lists of top businesses, entrepreneurs, companies and several other lists. As such, the awards and events presented by Forbes is of umpteen importance. Dr. Rajan Mahtani is among the most respected and notable businessman and entrepreneurs across Africa. Recently, Dr. Rajan Mahtani was invited into the Forbes-FIN (Foreign Investment Limited) philanthropy and leadership roundtable conference as a honorary speaker. It was a virtual conference as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and members participated from their respective locations. However, the event saw positive enthusiasm from the participants and discussions on the burning topics gripping the entire nation. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani spoke about the significance of leadership in healthcare.

The Forbes-FIN philanthropy and leadership roundtable conference was all the more famous and anticipated for the inclusion of the Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ award ceremony. The award ceremony was held in conjunction with the Forbes-FIN philanthropy award. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani, apart from being invited in the Forbes-FIN event as a honorary event, was also selected for one of the Forbes awards. Forbes recognised the contributions made by Dr. Rajan Mahtani towards redefining the banking sector of Zambia. For this, Dr. Rajan Mahtani was conferred with the Forbes ‘Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year’ award 2021. Dr. Rajan Mahtani accepted this award in a humble manner, thanking almighty God for his support and strength especially during the difficult times of his life. Dr. Rajan Mahtani further thanked his team for their persevearance towards motivation that helps in success of majority of his business projects.

While Dr. Rajan Mahtani was awarded for his contributions towards the Zambian banking sector, he is also known for his several business and philanthropic contributions. He is the owner and current chairman of the Prison Fellowship Zambia. Dr. Mahtani also founded the Stephen Malama award and scholarship for top law graduates in Zambia.