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Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, died on Wednesday, 30 September, following a helicopter crash in rural Marondera, southeast of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe.
The family confirmed that the couple were among the victims of the crash, which left no survivors.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the aircraft was carrying six people and crashed at around 5:00 p.m. local time. Authorities deployed teams to the scene and began investigation and victim identification procedures.
Family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo confirmed the deaths of Wicknell Chivayo and Lucy Muteke to state broadcaster ZBC, saying the family was deeply shaken by the incident.
Zimbabwean government spokesperson Nick Mangwana also confirmed the crash and said the information available indicated that there were no survivors.
Wicknell Chivayo was one of Zimbabwe’s best-known businessmen, with interests in sectors including energy, infrastructure and construction.
In recent years, he also gained prominence for his links with political and business figures in the region.
One of the projects that brought him greater public attention was the Gwanda solar project, which was awarded to his company, Intratrek Zimbabwe, in 2015.
The project later became the subject of legal disputes and investigations related to the execution of the contract.
Chivayo also maintained frequent contacts with leaders from other African countries, including Kenyan President William Ruto.
Zimbabwean authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the crash.
An investigation is expected to determine the circumstances in which the helicopter went down in the Marondera area.
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