Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa attended the funeral wake of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, with his arrival drawing significant attention online.
Mnangagwa arrived at the wake on Friday, October 2, 2026, in a Mercedes-Maybach carrying the presidential “ZIM 1” number plates, according to footage shared by HeraldZimbabwe on X.
The arrival formed part of a large and formal gathering attended by mourners, government officials and members of the military and security services.
Mnangagwa arrives at Wicknell Chivayo’s funeral
Footage from the funeral wake showed a large crowd gathered at what appeared to be an official venue.
Many mourners were dressed in white robes, while government officials wore formal clothing and military and security personnel were also present.
The presidential motorcade moved slowly through the gathering as Mnangagwa arrived for the funeral proceedings.
The appearance of the president added to the attention surrounding Chivayo’s funeral, given the businessman’s high public profile and his reported connections within Zimbabwe’s political and business circles as reported by Briefly News.
Mercedes-Maybach and “ZIM 1” plates catch attention
One of the details that particularly stood out to viewers was the vehicle used by Mnangagwa.
The president arrived in a Mercedes-Maybach, a luxury vehicle associated with high-end executive transport.
The car also carried the “ZIM 1” registration plate, identifying it as the vehicle associated with Zimbabwe’s presidency.
The vehicle became a talking point among social media users watching footage of the arrival.
Watch President Mnangagwa’s arrival at the funeral in the video below.
PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA ARRIVES AT CHIVAYO HOME
President Mnangagwa has arrived at Wicknell Chivayo’s home in Gletwin to pay his condolences.
📹: Wilson Kakurira https://t.co/v8MJDDYy5k
— The Herald Zimbabwe (@HeraldZimbabwe) October 2, 2026
The video shared by HeraldZimbabwe captured the presidential motorcade making its way through the crowd gathered for Chivayo’s funeral wake.
