# Zimbabwean business tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and his wife have been killed in a helicopter crash near Marondera, east of Harare. Six people were on board and there were no survivors. Chivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle, close ties to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and African leaders, and lucrative government contracts that attracted scrutiny. His business dealings also faced allegations linked to public procurement and election financing, which he denied. Police say the cause of the crash is unknown, with investigations under way.
Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash