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Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo dies in helicopter crash

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has confirmed the death of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife in a helicopter crash, calling the high-rollers with a lavish lifestyle "consummately philanthropic."…

Key facts

  • Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has confirmed the death of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife in a helicopter crash, calling the high-rollers with a lavish lifestyle "consummately philanthropic."…
  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:35:00 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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Sources

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