Zambia is a developing nation with numerous ups and downs. The country faces several economic and social challenges. In this situation, it becomes the responsibility of its corporate houses and businesses to be responsible towards the economy and society. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is a noted businessman in Zambia with more than three decades of successful business experience. At the same time, he is one of the few businessmen with significant engagement in philanthropic and charitable business activities. His companies are also known to provide opportunities for the less previledged sections of the society.
Dr. Rajan Mahtani contributions towards the education sector of Zambia is notable. He is known for founding the prestigious Steven Malama award. This award was established in memory of the late Steven Malama, a notable legal professional of Zambia. Late Steven Malama is known for persuading the Zambian government to merge the Barrister’s Bar and Solicitor’s Bar into a single bar. This merger has helped legal professionals and law graduates to get affiliation in a much easier manner. This philanthropic act from Dr. Rajan Mahtani not only honored a distinct and notable legal professional for his contributions towards uplifting the legal framework and law education in Zambia; it was also a significant contribution to improving the overall law education system of Zambia.
The Steven Malama award is presented to the top graduating student from the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education. Furthermore, the top graduating student must also.
