Controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, were laid to rest at Glen Forest Cemetery in Harare on Monday, October 5, 2026, following their tragic death in a helicopter crash on October 1, 2026. The burial proceeded despite reports that some of their remains, specifically Chivayo’s head, had not yet been recovered, adding a sensational twist to the already high-profile tragedy.
The incident has ignited a massive social media storm across Zimbabwe, with discussions ranging from the circumstances of the crash to the unusual burial arrangements and resurfaced past controversies involving the flamboyant tycoon. Gambakwe Media has been closely covering the unfolding events, including intelligence searches for Chivayo’s body parts among local farming communities near the crash site in Marondera.
Key Players Involved
- Wicknell Chivayo: Prominent and controversial Zimbabwean businessman and socialite.
- Lucy Muteke (Wife): Also tragically died in the helicopter crash.
- Zimbabwean Intelligence: Reportedly involved in the ongoing search for unrecovered remains.
- Gambakwe Media: News outlet providing extensive coverage of the event and its aftermath.
Event Timeline
- October 1, 2026: Wicknell Chivayo and wife, Lucy Muteke, tragically die in a Bell 430 helicopter crash in Marondera.
- October 5, 2026: Chivayo and Muteke are laid to rest at Glen Forest Cemetery in Harare, with reports indicating some remains were unrecovered.
- Ongoing: Social media storm continues, and intelligence efforts are reportedly underway to locate missing body parts.
