Wicknell Chivayo: His Rise to Riches, Family, Wives and Powerful Government Connections

The death of Wicknell Chivayo in a helicopter crash near Marondera has brought renewed attention to the extraordinary life of one of Zimbabwe’s most recognisable businessmen.Chivayo and his wife, Lucy “Lulu” Muteke, were among those killed in the crash on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.