Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s final social media post was a lengthy message of appreciation to two lawyers he said had supported him for decades.
The post was published on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, hours before Chivayo died in a helicopter crash in Marondera, Zimbabwe.
In the post, Chivayo said he had decided to move on to another person in what he described as an “ENDLESS QUEUE of appreciation” after Advocate Lewis Uriri SC declined a gift he had previously offered.
“While I will always remain grateful for the professional legal services rendered to me over the years by Advocate Lewis Uriri SC,” Chivayo wrote, adding that his appreciation should also extend to Manase and Manase Legal Practitioners senior partner Wilson Tatenda Manase.
Chivayo’s long relationship with Manase
Chivayo said Manase had known him since 1998, when he was still renting a single room in Hillside and trying to establish himself.
“He has watched my journey from those humble beginnings to where I am today,” he wrote.
The businessman described Manase as a “FATHER FIGURE, MENTOR, BROTHER, ADVISER and trusted confidant.”
He said Manase had also served as executive chairman and board member of several companies linked to his business interests.
As a gift for their long relationship, Chivayo offered Manase a 2026 Lexus GX 550 valued at US$220,000, equivalent to about Ksh28.55 million, based on a rate of KSh129.79 to the US dollar.
He also offered the lawyer US$250,000 in cash, approximately Ksh32.45 million, for what he called “fuel” and personal upkeep.
Hashiti receives another luxury car
Chivayo then turned to Advocate Sylvester Hashiti, whom he described as his “younger brother.”
“I know I have bought you 3 cars before but I checked and realised there’s no law that restricts wealthy clients from spoiling their lawyers again,” he wrote.
Hashiti was offered a brand-new 2026 Range Rover Sport Autobiography, together with US$250,000 in cash, about Ksh32.45 million.
Chivayo then promised another US$250,000, saying Hashiti’s statement, “I REPRESENT THE PRESIDENT,” in a video was worth the additional gift.
That brought Hashiti’s total cash gift to US$500,000, or about Ksh64.90 million, in addition to the Range Rover.
Chivayo said he would arrange security and a cash-in-transit vehicle to accompany Hashiti to his bank.
Chivayo dies hours later
Chivayo, 43, died later that Wednesday after a private helicopter carrying six people crashed in the Marondera area.
Police confirmed that all six people aboard died. His wife, Lucy “Lulu” Muteke, was also among those killed, according to a family spokesperson.
The cause of the crash had not been established as investigations began.
Chivayo ended his final post by congratulating the two lawyers.
“Continue serving your clients and your profession with distinction,” he wrote. “CONGRATULATIONS to you both and enjoy your new cars… GOD BLESS.”
The post has since drawn attention because it was published only hours before his death.
