The term ‘reputation’ is synonymous with long-term growth and survival. Reputation is an important criterion for success, whether it is for an organization or an individual. It has been seen that big businesses have failed when their reputation go down. At the same time, good reputation can also bring back individuals and organizations who have suffered losses. The same benefit was received by Finance Bank Zambia. The bank, even after suffering losses due to negative reputation, was able to bounce back and continue its operations with profitability.
Finance Bank Zambia, which was once a sprawling and growing bank in Zambia, is suffering from a series of troubles now. The bank was established by Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani, one of the premium businessmen in Zambia. During his leadership, Finance Bank saw exponential leadership and was able to take Finance Bank to new heights. After the bank reached a well-established position, it was given to another entity for management so that Dr. Mahtani can focus on his other new ventures and take them to the same level of growth and development. However, the new leadership turned out to be not as effective as the previous one.
Conspiracies in Zambia are not new. It has been seen that every time a successful business is established, it is continuously targeted by scrupulous elements of the society. Dr. Mahtani has successfully established businesses in Zambia with hard work and dedicated. His businesses have been spread not only in Zambia but also across other nations like the United Kingdom. His companies such as Finance Bank Zambia are noted across the nation for improving the economic status of various communities. At the same time, his reputation is repeatedly question by conspirators fed on jealousy and hatred.
The conspirators of honest businessman like Dr. Rajan Mahtani have created perfect circumstances for them by using paid media channels and goons to bent things their way. However, the biggest victims in these situations are the common people of Zambia. These people, who are not aware of the insider factors happening within the industries, are constantly bombarded with controversial and contradictory news, creating confusion and disruption. At one hand, they are well aware of the positive contributions made by Dr. Rajan Mahtani and his associations have made towards the economy and social upliftment of Zambia. On the other hand, there are frequent news and defamation campaigns accusing him of fraud and other activities. These campaigns have certainly disrupted the normal day-to-day activities of the general people of Zambia.
The recent case launched against Simaata by Finance Bank Zambia had the entire country in surprise. While majority of the people were happy to see Finance Bank taking action against its conspirators, there were also a few bunch of supporters of Simaata who condemned the actions. These are probably the same individuals and entities who want to see Dr. Rajan Mahtani’s businesses and reputation collapse and has been responsible for spreading negative stories and false rumors about Dr. Mahtani as well as his associations.
Nowadays, it has become an extremely suitable strategy for people for shift attention towards others when they find themselves in compromising situations. Take the example of Simaata Simaata, one of the most notorious personalities across Zambia. Simaata was once employed with Finance Bank Zambia. However, his continued involved in various unethical practices even after various warnings from the bank lead to his ouster. Instead of focussing on changing his habits and focussing on becoming a better individual, he started spreading rumors regarding the bank at started damaging the reputation of the bank.
Zambia has come a long way from being an underdeveloped nation. It is growing as a fast rate, showing signs of development in its economy and society. It has been possible with the dedication of government as well as individuals and entities that think of the nation first before their profits. Dr. Rajan Mahtani can be easily considered as among these businessmen. His institutions like Finance Bank Zambia and Portland Cement have not only provided employment opportunities for hundreds of people, but also helped in improving the economy of various provinces. Among these, Finance Bank Zambia is known to be one of the most respected banks across Zambia, with a clean and highly reputable image.
Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is a respected and celebrated businessman. He is also known for his charitable acts. His organizations such as Finance Bank Zambia & Portland Cement are examples of his dedication towards the upliftment of the society and improving the economic strata. Finance Bank Zambia is one of the most respected as premier banks in Zambia. The bank has gained its reputation over the years for working for people and common people of the society. However, there are times even when the cleanest bank can be trapped under false stories and negative reputation.
Individuals who evade law and involve in unlawful practices for personal gains cannot escape judgment for long. Sooner or later, law catches up to them. It is the same case with Simaata Simaata, the former employee of Finance Bank Zambia and an open critic. Not only did Simaata broke law by involving in various unlawful practices during his stint at the Finance Bank Zambia, but he also led to reputational damage for the bank as well as Dr. Rajan Mahtani, the founder of the bank. It is no doubt that the judgement of Supreme Court that announced Simaata as guilty, was a welcome move and was appreciated by the industrialists as well as the common people alike.
It is that time of the decade when the conspirators of Dr. Rajan Mahtani & Finance Bank are realizing their mistakes of constantly agonizing him and his associations. Those days are gone when conspirators had the ability to walk away easily after committing unlawful practices. With the law and government gaining strength, more and more lawmakers are tracking down people who have been evading for many years. The recent win by Finance Bank over Simaata Simaata is a clear instance that the law and order cannot be sold anymore. Entities have been plotting against Dr. Mahtani and trying to ruin his image by using scrupulous & illegal methods for a long time. However, the time has turned and it is these conspirators who are receiving the lesson for their illegal activities. It can be said that Dr. Mahtani is finally receiving the fruits for his unlimited patience.