Controversial Zimbabwean businessman and socialite Wicknell Chivayo has once again captured national attention, this time with the acquisition of a luxurious US$34 million Gulfstream G550 private jet. The high-profile purchase, confirmed on June 11, 2026, adds to Chivayo’s extensive collection of opulent assets, even as he navigates ongoing legal disputes in Zimbabwe and South Africa.
The extravagant display has, however, drawn criticism, notably from Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa. Mliswa has publicly accused Chivayo of potentially compromising the integrity of the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) process by allegedly offering gifts to Members of Parliament who openly support the contentious legislation.
Key Players Involved
- Wicknell Chivayo: Zimbabwean businessman and socialite, recently acquired a US$34 million private jet.
- Temba Mliswa: Member of Parliament, accused Chivayo of influencing the CAB3 process with gifts to MPs.
Event Timeline
- June 11, 2026: Wicknell Chivayo takes delivery of his new Gulfstream G550 private jet.
- Recently: Allegations surface regarding Chivayo’s influence on the CAB3 parliamentary process.
