{
  "id": 11038559,
  "title": "‘One man’s meat is another man’s poison’ – Wicknell Chivayo’s last post before ill-fated chopper crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/one-mans-meat-is-another-mans-poison-wicknell-chivayos-last-post",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T21:49:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/one-mans-meat-is-another-mans-poison-wicknell-chivayos-last-post-before-ill-fated-chopper-crash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo posted a lengthy message on X, his final public statement. In the post, he expressed gratitude to two lawyers, Wilson Tatenda Manase and Sylvester Hashiti, for their support spanning decades. Chivayo announced that he would reward them with luxury vehicles and substantial cash payments, acknowledging their years of professional service, mentorship, and friendship. The two lawyers were to receive a 2026 Lexus GX 550 and Ksh32.44M ($250,000) in cash, while Hashiti would receive a 2026 Range Rover Sport Autobiography and Ksh64.87M ($500,000) in cash. Chivayo, who had known Manase since 1998, described him as a father figure, mentor, and trusted confidant. Hashiti was recognized for his leadership positions within Chivayo's businesses. The post gained renewed attention following the crash of a helicopter carrying six people, including Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, near Marondera Rural, east of Harare, at around 5pm that same day. Chivayo ended his message by thanking the lawyers for their unwavering support throughout his life and career.",
  "summary": "Wicknell Chivayo, a Zimbabwean businessman, and his wife Lucy \"Lulu\" Muteke were among those killed in a helicopter crash in Marondera Rural, east of Harare, on Wednesday evening, according to the Zimbabwean government and police. The crash, which occurred at around 5pm local time, resulted in no survivors.\n\nThe helicopter, carrying a high-profile businessman, other passengers, and two pilots, crashed with six people on board, as confirmed by the Zimbabwe Republic Police. Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the crash.\n\nBefore the crash, Chivayo had posted a message on X, thanking two lawyers who had supported him for decades and promising them luxury vehicles and millions of shillings in cash. The post was published at around 8:20am on the day of the crash, according to People Daily Kenya.",
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/prominent-zimbabwean-businessman-wicknell-chivayo-and-wife-killed-in",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:16:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, wife feared dead in helicopter crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/zimbabwean-tycoon-wicknell-chivayo-wife-feared-dead-in-helicopter",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:24:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Standard Kenya",
        "title": "Who was Wicknell Chivayo? The Zimbabwe tycoon who dined with presidents",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/who-was-wicknell-chivayo-the-zimbabwe-tycoon-who-dined-with-presidents",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:33:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Wicknell Chivayo: Zimbabwean businessman reported dead in Marondera helicopter crash, local media says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/wicknell-chivayo-zimbabwean-businessman-reported-dead-in-marondera",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:40:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AllAfrica",
        "title": "Zimbabwe: Wicknell Chivayo and Wife, Lulu, Killed in Helicopter Crash - Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/zimbabwe-wicknell-chivayo-and-wife-lulu-killed-in-helicopter-crash",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:41:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Who was Wicknell Chivayo? Inside his rise in East African political circles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/who-was-wicknell-chivayo-inside-his-rise-in-east-african-political",
        "published": "2026-09-30T20:18:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}