Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash
Summary
Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife died in a helicopter crash that killed six people in total. The helicopter crashed near Marondera, east of Harare, and investigations are ongoing.Key Facts
- Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke were among six people who died in the helicopter crash.
- The crash happened around 5 pm local time near Marondera, about 70 km east of Zimbabwe's capital, Harare.
- Two of the six people on board were pilots.
- The helicopter was traveling from Gandami in Chikomba, where Chivayo and his wife were building a home.
- Chivayo was a well-known businessman with close ties to some African presidents.
- He managed Intratrek Zimbabwe and was involved in a $172 million solar power project in Gwanda.
- He was investigated but cleared of allegations related to elections and government contracts.
- Kenyan President William Ruto, who called Chivayo a "dear friend," offered condolences after the crash.
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