Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo killed in helicopter crash

The high-profile businessman known for his political connections was one of six people killed in the crash.Published On 1 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Wicknell Chivayo, one of Zimbabwe’s best-known businessmen, has died along with his wife, Lucy Muteke, and four others after a private helicopter crashed in a rural area east of the capital, Harare.State broadcaster ZBC reported that the group of six had set off on Wednesday from Gandami, a rural area in Chikomba district where Chivayo grew up and where he and his wife were building a home.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Can Zimbabwe’s mineral ambitions benefit smaller producers?list 2 of 3Zimbabwe minibus carrying church members crashes, killing at least 27list 3 of 3Hakainde Hichilema sworn in as Zambia’s president after disputed electionend of listThe helicopter crashed about 40 minutes after takeoff at Kudenga Farm near Marondera, a town about 70km (45 miles) southeast of Harare. Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana said on X that there were “no survivors”.Herbert Chivayo, a spokesperson for the family, confirmed the deaths to ZBC.Forensic experts and investigators were sent to the site on Thursday morning, according to Zimba...