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Ramaphosa sends condolences over Chivayo's death

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a condolence message to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa following the death of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, despite previously saying he had no prior knowledge of the controversial …

Published: 07 Oct 2026 at 07:07hrs | 1313 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo helicopter crash cause yet to be established

The cause of the helicopter crash that killed controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy "Lulu" Muteke and three others in Mashonaland East last week remains unknown, with investigators now conducting detailed forensic exami…

Published: 07 Oct 2026 at 07:00hrs | 530 | by Staff reporter

Prophet arrested after Chivayo rituals audio leak

A self-styled prophet who allegedly leaked a controversial audio recording of the late businessman Wicknell Chivayo discussing rituals to acquire wealth has been arrested in Goromonzi.Christopher Guzha, popularly known as Madzibaba DVD, wa…

Published: 06 Oct 2026 at 14:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo helicopter hired from Themba Nkatazo's company

The helicopter that crashed in Marondera, killing businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke, her personal assistant and two pilots, had been hired from local businessman Themba Nkatazo's Sky Helicopters.Nkatazo is the founder and …

Published: 04 Oct 2026 at 20:10hrs | 4071 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo, wife to be buried on Thursday

Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, will be buried on Thursday, October 8, following their death in a helicopter crash in Marondera.The couple will be laid to rest at Glen Forest Cemetery in Harare.Family …

Published: 04 Oct 2026 at 10:44hrs | 1620 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo in 'ruins': The anatomy of judgment

The unrestrained violence inflicted on Wicknell at the time of his death was not ordinary. It was brutal, deliberate and devastating. Imagine, he will now be buried without his head as if the fact that his body parts were gathered into gar…

Published: 04 Oct 2026 at 10:27hrs | 2319 | by Thabani Mpofu

Chivayo pilot battled dense cloud before helicopter crash

Captain Kelvin Tafirei Soda reportedly told a fellow pilot that he was battling poor weather and struggling to emerge from dense cloud shortly before the helicopter carrying businessman Wicknell Chivayo crashed near Marondera, killing all …

Published: 04 Oct 2026 at 09:43hrs | 1975 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa shuns air travel after Chivayo crash

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday travelled by road to Mutare, just two days after his close associate, businessman Wicknell Chivayo, died in a helicopter crash near Marondera.Mnangagwa was the guest of honour at a graduation ceremony…

Published: 03 Oct 2026 at 12:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo's death sparks high-stakes legal showdown over US$25 million fortune

The sudden death of flamboyant Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has thrown his multi-million-dollar estate into legal uncertainty, with a Supreme Court appeal in his US$25 million matrimonial and asset-distribution dispute with his …

Published: 02 Oct 2026 at 18:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mukanya paid in full by Chivayo

Chimurenga music icon Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo has confirmed that he was paid in full for two performances he was contracted to stage in Harare under a US$1 million deal involving businessman Wicknell Chivayo.The shows were linked to Jah P…

Published: 02 Oct 2026 at 12:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo's death makes global headlines

The death of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has attracted widespread international attention, with major media organisations across Africa, Europe and Asia reporting on the helicopter crash that claimed his life.Chivayo, who was d…

Published: 02 Oct 2026 at 12:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ruto mourns Chivayo as 'dear friend' after fatal helicopter crash

Ruto and Chivayo had developed a highly visible friendship, with the Zimbabwean businessman making several public appearances alongside the Kenyan leader. Their interactions included visits to State House and Ruto's private residence in Ki…

Published: 01 Oct 2026 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo-gifted Land Cruiser in fatal crash

A Toyota Land Cruiser 300 ZX gifted by businessman Wicknell Chivayo to the late Bishop Paul Mwazha for his 107th birthday in October 2025 was involved in a fatal accident along the Harare-Masvingo Highway yesterday evening.The vehicle, whi…

Published: 27 Sep 2026 at 17:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Uriri's past Chivayo gift resurfaces

Top lawyer Lewis Uriri, who on Monday rejected a US$250,000 Range Rover Sport Autobiography and US$100,000 in cash offered by businessman Wicknell Chivayo, previously accepted a vehicle from the businessman, according to videos circulating…

Published: 22 Sep 2026 at 08:05hrs | 4815 | by Staff reporter

Phathisani Sibanda retrenched after Chivayo gifts row

CapiTalk FM presenter Phathisani Sibanda and station manager Yvonne Tibatye have been retrenched by the Zimbabwe Newspapers Group (Zimpapers), months after they became embroiled in controversy over gifts received from businessman Wicknell …

Published: 22 Sep 2026 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Uriri rejects Chivayo's vehicle, cash gifts

Zimbabwean lawyer Advocate Dr Lewis Uriri has declined a vehicle and two cash gifts offered to him and his wife by businessman Wicknell Chivayo, saying accepting the benefits could compromise the perception of his professional independence…

Published: 21 Sep 2026 at 10:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo offers 12 vehicles, cash to selected members of Makandiwa's church

Wicknell Chivayo rewarded 12 long-serving members of the United Family International Church (UFIC) led by Emmanuel Makandiwa for their quiet service to the ministry.In a social media post on Saturday, 19 September 2026, Chivayo said 10 ush…

Published: 20 Sep 2026 at 16:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo pledges US$10 000 for injured LSU student

Businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has pledged US$10 000 towards the medical treatment of a Lupane State University student who was injured in a road traffic accident.The intervention could provide a major lifeline for 24-year…

Published: 20 Sep 2026 at 16:58hrs | 1195 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo reunites Selmor and Daisy Mtukudzi

Musician Selmor Mtukudzi has appeared publicly with her estranged stepmother Daisy Mtukudzi after businessman Wicknell Chivayo made their reconciliation a condition for collecting gifts he had pledged to the singer.Videos shared on Thursda…

Published: 17 Sep 2026 at 20:16hrs | 1241 | by Staff reporter

Vendor to stand trial over Mnangagwa video

Chiredzi vendor Tafadzwa Nelton Matanhuse (32), who attracted widespread attention after criticising President Emmerson Mnangagwa and businessman Wicknell Chivayo over what he described as indifference to the plight of poor Zimbabweans, wi…

Published: 17 Sep 2026 at 17:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo pledges US$2 million for heroes' families

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has pledged US$2 million to 40 families of fallen national heroes as part of his contribution to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's 84th birthday celebrations.In a social media post, Chivayo said each of…

Published: 17 Sep 2026 at 09:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mahere, Chivayo clash over car gift to 'another man's wife'

Opposition politician and constitutional lawyer Fadzayi Mahere and businessman Wicknell Chivayo have clashed on social media after Mahere questioned the cultural appropriateness of his high-value car gifts to married women.The latest dispu…

Published: 15 Sep 2026 at 12:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sugar Sugar gets $60,000 mudododo from Chivayo

BUSINESSMAN and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has increased the cash reward he pledged to musician Sugar Sugar from US$10 000 to US$40 000 for praising President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Chivayo also offered the musician an additional US$20 00…

Published: 12 Sep 2026 at 19:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo gifts Macheso band members 25 Toyota Aquas

BUSINESSMAN and socialite Wicknell Chivayo has announced a major financial gesture to members of sungura musician Aleck Macheso's Orchestra Mberikwazvo, pledging to give all 25 band members Toyota Aqua vehicles.Chivayo, who is frequently s…

Published: 08 Sep 2026 at 15:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo offers Junior Spragga US$150,000 house

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has offered to buy a house worth US$150,000 for Zim dancehall chanter Junior Spragga, real name Nyasha Dedza.Chivayo announced the gesture in a social media post on Monday, saying he wanted to celebrate and sup…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 17:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo pledges fresh US$250,000 to Highlanders

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo says he will release a further US$250,000 to Highlanders this week, despite raising concerns over the management and accountability of funds he has provided to the Bulawayo giants.Chivayo, who is Highlanders' m…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 17:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo holds US$9 billion contracts across Africa

Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has claimed that he holds contracts worth more than US$9 billion across Africa, saying partnerships with European and Chinese companies have helped underpin his expanding business empire and lavis…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 04:54hrs | 452 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo gets world's first $660 000 Godfather II watch

Controversial Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has received the first-ever Godfather II luxury watch from Swiss-American watchmaker Jacob & Co, a timepiece valued at US$660 000.The watch, which is due to be of…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 05:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo warns Musona

SCOTLAND FC benefactor Wicknell Chivayo has expressed his displeasure with veteran forward Knowledge Musona after the player appeared to snub coach Norman Mapeza's handshake following his substitution against FC Platinum on Wednesday.Muson…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo offers police 10 bulletproof cars

BUSINESSMAN Wicknell Chivayo has offered to donate 10 bulletproof Toyota Fortuners, US$250,000 worth of specialised tactical equipment and an iPhone 17 Pro Max to every officer in the Harare CID Homicide division following the conviction o…

Published: 27 Aug 2026 at 13:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Wicknell pledges US$1 500 to junior MPs

Businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivhayo, popularly known as Sir Wicknell, has pledged US$1 500 to each Junior Parliamentarian, saying the money should be used for education, income-generating projects and other initiatives that ca…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:18hrs | 489 | by Staff reporter

Gang behind robbery at Chivayo in-laws' farm jailed for 1,000 years

EIGHTEEN armed robbers have been sentenced to a combined 1 179 years in prison for a violent raid on a Marondera farmhouse belonging to the in-laws of millionaire businessman Wicknell Chivayo.Harare magistrate Masaiona Shotgame handed down…

Published: 19 Aug 2026 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo takes swipe at Chiyangwa

BUSINESSMAN Wicknell Chivayo has taken a swipe at fellow businessman Phillip Chiyangwa in a social media post, appearing to respond to Chiyangwa's recent remarks that he has never experienced financial hardship.Chivayo suggested that peopl…

Published: 19 Aug 2026 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa praises Chivayo's philanthropy

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has praised controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo for his philanthropic activities, urging the tycoon to continue giving to members of the community.Speaking at an apostolic sect national event in Harare r…

Published: 17 Aug 2026 at 18:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa praises 'elder' Chivayo

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has praised businessman Wicknell Chivayo for his philanthropic activities, saying those who give generously will receive greater blessings and the means to continue helping others.Mnangagwa made the remarks yes…

Published: 16 Aug 2026 at 13:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo reveals Ruto drove him to helipad

ZIMBABWEAN businessman Wicknell Chivayo has revealed an extraordinary encounter with Kenyan President William Ruto, claiming the head of state personally drove him and his wife about three kilometres to a helipad after attending a family c…

Published: 11 Aug 2026 at 07:18hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Makandiwa displays US$1m Chivayo gift

UNITED Family International Church (UFIC) founder Emmanuel Makandiwa on Sunday displayed US$1 million in cash donated to him by businessman Wicknell Chivayo, weeks after initially declining the gift.Twenty plastic-wrapped bundles containin…

Published: 11 Aug 2026 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mapfumo defends accepting Chivayo's US$1 million gift

CHIMURENGA music icon Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo has defended his decision to accept a reported US$1 million from businessman Wicknel Chivayo, saying he has no reason to hate the controversial entrepreneur, whom he described as one of his bi…

Published: 06 Aug 2026 at 12:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mapfumo's Chivayo deal sparks debate

Zimbabwe's heated debate over Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo's decision to accept controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's reported US$1 million performance package has intensified, with family members, lawyers and public commentators offeri…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 16:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo's donations reach US$44 million since 2024

A Zimbabwean citizen who has been independently tracking businessman Wicknell Chivayo's public donations claims the businessman has pledged or donated cash and gifts worth approximately US$43.9 million across 120 events since March 2024.Ac…

Published: 14 Jul 2026 at 20:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mapfumo confirms Zimbabwe return for Chivayo's US$1 million performances

CHIMURENGA music legend Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo has confirmed that he will return to Zimbabwe for two high-profile performances after accepting businessman Wicknell Chivayo's invitation to perform at Jah Prayzah's rumoured wedding and at …

Published: 13 Jul 2026 at 15:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Junior MP appeals to Chivayo to donate cars

A request by a member of Zimbabwe's Junior Parliament for luxury vehicles and iPhone 17 Pro Max handsets from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has sparked widespread criticism, with educationists and analysts warning that it refl…

Published: 12 Jul 2026 at 15:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mapfumo under pressure over Chivayo's US$1.5 million offer

Legendary Chimurenga musician Thomas Mapfumo is reportedly facing growing pressure from relatives, friends and close associates to accept a US$1.5 million perfo

Published: 12 Jul 2026 at 15:09hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo cleared in SA fraud probe

South Africa's Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and the country's elite crime-fighting unit, the Hawks, have confirmed that Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo is not under investigation over allegations linked to the procurement of…

Published: 08 Jul 2026 at 18:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mukanya to accept Chivayo's S$1,5m offer

The nephew of Zimbabwean music legend Thomas Mapfumo has urged his uncle to accept a reported US$1.5 million offer to perform at two events in Zimbabwe later th

Published: 08 Jul 2026 at 18:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo secures R3bn Eswatini solar project

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, through his Mauritius-registered company Intratrek Holdings, has secured a R3 billion (about US$182 million) agreement to develop a 300-megawatt solar power plant in Eswatini in partnership with Chi…

Published: 02 Jul 2026 at 12:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo CAB 3 'bribes’ backfire

A war veteran has filed an urgent High Court application seeking to stop the processing of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), arguing that Parliament's approval of the controversial legislation was tainted by allegat…

Published: 02 Jul 2026 at 13:07hrs | 1450 | by Staff reporter

Man spends second night in prison over viral Mnangagwa, Chivayo criticism

A Chiredzi man arrested on allegations of incitement to commit public violence after posting a viral video criticising President Emmerson Mnangagwa and businessman Wicknell Chivayo spent a second night in custody on Wednesday after failing…

Published: 25 Jun 2026 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo pledges R3 billion solar plant to Eswatini

King Mswati III of Eswatini has granted Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo citizenship and presented him with a diplomatic passport in recognition of his philanthropic work across Africa, the Eswatini government has said.In a statemen…

Published: 24 Jun 2026 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo purchases R160 million Cape Town mansion

Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has confirmed that he has purchased a luxury mansion in the affluent Cape Town suburb of Clifton, revealing that he and his family recently moved into the property.In a social media post, Chivayo …

Published: 23 Jun 2026 at 17:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

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