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Wicknell Chivayo seeks urgent court order over frozen South African assets
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has approached the High Court of Zimbabwe seeking an urgent order compelling his estranged wife to withdraw legal proceedings filed in South Africa, where several of his company assets and bank accounts have reportedly been frozen. According to court documents, Chivayo argues that the South African anti-dissipation order has crippled his businesses and affected his ability to meet financial obligations, including child maintenance payme

Southerton Business Times
May 82 min read


Ramaphosa, unaware of Chivayo's presence at the Zimbabwe meeting, says the presidency
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa had no prior knowledge that Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo would be present at a meeting in Zimbabwe, according to presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya. The clarification follows public scrutiny after Ramaphosa’s recent visit to Zimbabwe, where he met President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Southerton Business Times
May 72 min read


Chivayo dismisses President Mnangagwa–VP Chiwenga rift claims, says leaders are ‘like family.’
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has dismissed claims of divisions within the country’s leadership, insisting that President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga share a close personal and working relationship. Speaking during an interview on Capitalk 100.4FM on May 5, 2026, Chivayo described reports of infighting as “outright lies,” saying the two leaders are bound by loyalty, respect, and what he characterised as family ties. Chivayo used vivid

Southerton Business Times
May 62 min read


Wicknell Chivayo Retracts US$3.6m Parliament Pledge, Proposes New US$5m Community Fund
Harare – Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has broken his silence following widespread criticism of his controversial US$3.6 million donation pledge to parliamentarians, announcing a retraction of the proposal and a shift toward a revised US$5 million community-focused fund.

Southerton Business Times
Apr 222 min read


ZANU PF Youth League Rebukes Wicknell Chivayo Over US$3.6 Million Parliament Donation Proposal
Harare – The ZANU PF Youth League has publicly criticised businessman Wicknell Chivayo over his pledge to donate US$3.6 million to Parliament, warning that such a move risks undermining the integrity of State institutions. Chivayo announced on 18 April 2026, during Zimbabwe Independence Day, that he intended to channel the funds through the Speaker of Parliament for constituency development. Under his proposal, each of the country’s 360 legislators would receive US$10,000, re

Southerton Business Times
Apr 212 min read


Sonja Madzikanda demands US$25m, luxury cars in divorce battle with Wicknell Chivayo
HARARE – A high-stakes divorce dispute between businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his ex-wife Sonja Madzikanda has escalated, with Madzikanda demanding a US$25 million lump sum, US$40,000 monthly maintenance and a fleet of luxury vehicles. The demands are outlined in court papers before the High Court’s Family Division, where Chivayo is also seeking interim access to the couple’s two minor children.

Southerton Business Times
Mar 272 min read


Preacher Muparinga files police report over alleged cyberbullying
HARARE — Preacher Trymore Muparinga has lodged a police report accusing fellow preacher Dickson Nhumwa of cyberbullying after Nhumwa posted a video alleging Muparinga misused church offerings to seduce women and buy alcohol, Muparinga’s lawyers said. Muparinga denies the allegations and says the video is part of an attempt by Nhumwa to claim a share of the funds he received from businessman Wicknell Chivayo. He has retained legal counsel and asked police to investigate the so

Southerton Business Times
Mar 152 min read


Highlanders Plan Botswana Pre-Season Camp
Sources close to the club say Bosso are finalising plans for a short camp outside Zimbabwe as part of preparations for the 2026 campaign. While an earlier proposal had identified Malawi as the preferred destination, Botswana has since emerged as the likely venue pending completion of travel and regulatory paperwork.

Southerton Business Times
Feb 252 min read
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