Zimbabwe mourns Wicknell Chivayo and spouse
Zimbabwe is mourning the death of prominent businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo, who died in a helicopter crash alongside his wife and others. Thousands gathered in Harare to pay tribute to his influence in business, sports, and religious circles.
Why it matters
Chivayo was a high-profile figure whose death has had a significant cultural and social impact on the Zimbabwean public.
Thousands of Zimbabweans gathered in Harare's central business district to pay tribute to businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo, remembering him as a generous, loving and larger-than-life figure whose influence extended from business to entertainment, sport and religious circles. Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke, her assistant and two pilots died on September 30 when a Bell 430 helicopter crashed at Kudenga Farm. Their deaths have triggered an outpouring of grief across Zimbabwe, with mourners gathering for church services, vigils and tributes ahead of their burial. Among those reflecting on Chivayo's life were Madzibaba Katsiru and Coach Rambo, who worshipped alongside him in the Johane Masowe eChishanu Apostolic. Their accounts offered a personal glimpse into a man remembered not only for his wealth but also for his willingness to support others. Funeral arrangements at Wicknell Chivayo's residence.
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