Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and wife k!lled in helicopter crash

A helicopter crash in Zimbabwe has claimed the lives of six people, including well-known businessman, Wicknell Chivayo, and his wife, Lucy Muteke. 

According to reports, the d3aths were confirmed by family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo.

Speaking to ZBC News, Herbert added that those closest to the couple were struggling to come to terms with the loss. 

Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana confirmed the incident in a statement on X.

He said the helicopter was carrying the businessman, three other passengers and two pilots when it crashed in Marondera, Mashonaland East on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

“Current information indicates that there were no survivors in this crash,” the government said in a statement.

The government extended its condolences to the victims’ families and friends.