The flamboyant Zimbabwean businessman and socialite Wicknell Chivayo, who tragically died in a helicopter crash on September 30, 2026, continues to make headlines as his custom-built Rolls-Royce Phantom, valued at an estimated KSh 72 million (approximately US$540,000), arrived in Harare on October 23, 2026. The ultra-luxury vehicle, built entirely to Chivayo’s personal specifications, was mid-transit internationally at the time of his death, with final customs clearance completed only after his passing.
Adding to the ongoing developments, Chivayo’s multimillion-dollar estate was formally registered with the Master of the High Court on October 30, 2026, paving the way for its administration. The registration process follows the high-profile funeral on October 8, where Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke, who also perished in the crash, were laid to rest side by side at Sahwira Glen Forest Memorial Park in Harare.
Key Players Involved
- Wicknell Chivayo: Late Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist.
- Lucy Muteke: Chivayo’s late wife.
- Master of the High Court (Zimbabwe): Authority overseeing the registration and administration of Chivayo’s estate.
Event Timeline
- September 30, 2026: Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke die in a helicopter crash in Marondera District.
- October 8, 2026: Chivayo and Muteke are buried in Harare.
- October 23, 2026: Chivayo’s custom-built Rolls-Royce Phantom arrives in Harare.
- October 30, 2026: Chivayo’s multimillion-dollar estate is formally registered with the Master of the High Court.
