Zimbabwe authorities don confirm say helicopter crash happen for Marondera Rural area and six people die inside. Among the dead na one high-profile businessman, three other passengers and two pilots. Zimbabwe Republic Police talk say the aircraft crash around 1700 hours, and all six occupants believed dead.
For statement on Wednesday, police talk say: ‘The ZRP confirms a plane crash in Marondera Rural area at 1700 hours. The aircraft had 6 occupants.’ Police never release names at that time.
Nick Mangwana, Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, also confirm the development. He talk say government receive information showing no survivors. Official statement titled ‘Official – Government Confirms Fatal Helicopter Crash’ read say helicopter carry one high-profile businessman, three other passengers and two pilots. ‘Current information indicates that there were no survivors in this crash,’ the statement talk.
Government official talk say Zimbabwe Republic Police go confirm names of victims in due course. Mangwana send condolences to families and friends of those wey die. ‘We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the victims, their families, and their friends during this difficult time,’ he talk. Crash happen for Marondera Rural area, east of Harare, Zimbabwe capital.
Details about crash no come immediately. Authorities never provide helicopter type, destination, identities of pilots and passengers, or wetin cause aircraft go down. Government never disclose whether helicopter develop technical problem, encounter bad weather, or crash during take-off, landing or flight.
Initial reports after crash identify millionaire businessman Wicknell Chivayo and him wife Lucy Muteke among victims. Another report talk say controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, him wife Lulu and four others die for crash. But government statement no name any victim, while police talk identities go confirm in due course. Authorities still never officially release names of all six people wey dey onboard.
Before crash, Chivayo post lengthy tribute to him legal team just hours before fatal accident. The post titled ‘Appreciating Relationships Built Over Decades… Saved the Best for Last’ run to several hundred words and read like sweeping farewell to lawyers who stand beside him. The post start to haunt thousands of followers after news of Marondera crash begin spread.
Inside message, Chivayo single out senior attorney Wilson Tatenda Manase of Manase & Manase Legal Practitioners. He recall how their relationship stretch back to 1998, when Chivayo dey rent single room for Hillside and struggle to find him footing. He describe Manase as father figure, mentor, brother, adviser and trusted confidant.
To mark gratitude, Chivayo gift Manase brand-new 2026 Lexus GX 550, valued at $220,000, fully paid and ready for collection, plus $250,000 cash. He turn to Advocate Sylvester Hashiti, who already receive three cars from Chivayo over years. A fourth gift follow: 2026 Range Rover Sport Autobiography, plus pledge of $500,000 cash. Chivayo note say Hashiti courtroom declaration, ‘I represent the President,’ alone warrant extra $250,000. Post end with warm congratulations to both men and prayer of thanks for loyalty.
The reflective tone and scale of gifts make the post one of most discussed final social media messages in recent Zimbabwean public life. Chivayo dey among six killed for Marondera crash.
Family through Herbert Chivayo react to sad news. Family spokesperson talk say relatives dey struggle to process loss as police begin address wetin known about crash. Members of public and business community concern after reports say prominent businessman among those onboard. Zimbabwean government urge reliance on official information as authorities work to establish identities of victims and provide further details about crash. ZRP expected to release additional information as investigations progress. At time government confirm, authorities maintain all six occupants died, no survivors reported from crash.
