Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash
Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife have been killed in a helicopter crash that left six people dead, his family have confirmed.
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke were killed in a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of six people, according to family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo. The accident occurred in Marondera, roughly 70 kilometers east of Harare, on Wednesday evening. Police confirmed that all six occupants on board the helicopter were killed.
Chivayo, a 43-year-old tycoon known for his lavish lifestyle and close ties to African presidents, had recently completed a $172 million solar power project in Gwanda. He had also been involved in controversy surrounding government contracts and election-related procurement. Chivayo was described by President Emmerson Mnangagwa as "consummately philanthropic," and his death has left many shaken.
Kenyan President William Ruto also mourned Chivayo's passing, describing him as a "dear friend." The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with authorities finding fuel and fire at the scene.
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