The family of the late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has confirmed that he and his new wife Lucy will be laid to rest at the same cemetery, following approval granted by Lucy’s relatives.
Family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo made the announcement on Friday, October 2, 2026, through ZBC News Online, confirming that both sides of the family had reached an agreement on the burial arrangements.
Wicknell Chivayo’s lawyer speaks
The development brings a degree of closure to a grieving family now navigating the complex process of saying goodbye to two people lost at once.
Among those who have spoken publicly about the loss is lawyer Wilson Manase of Manase and Manase Legal Practitioners, who described himself as being “really hurt” and “in pain” following Chivayo’s death.
Manase was one of Chivayo’s last known beneficiaries, and his emotional response reflects the personal nature of the relationship the businessman built with those around him.
What was Wicknell Chivayo mostly known for?
Chivayo, widely referred to as Sir Wicknell, was known not only for his business dealings but for a generosity that touched individuals in ways that often went beyond the public eye.
His philanthropy spanned Zimbabwe’s political, business, sporting and entertainment circles, and tributes have continued to pour in from across Africa since news of his death broke.
Beyond the headlines, those who knew Chivayo personally have spoken of a man whose giving was rarely transactional.
Emotional scenes witnessed at the Chivayo home
His final days included gestures that have since taken on deeper meaning for the recipients who are now mourning him alongside the rest of the country.
Emotional scenes have already been witnessed at the Chivayo home, where relatives and church members gathered to mourn, their grief a testament to the scale of the void he leaves behind.
With burial arrangements now taking shape, the family’s immediate focus remains on honouring both Wicknell and Lucy with a farewell that reflects the lives they lived and the bond they shared.
