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Family Agrees on Joint Burial Ground for Wicknell Chivayo and Wife Lucy
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 an agreement reached with Lucy’s relatives.
Family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo made the announcement on Friday, October 2, 2026, through ZBC News Online, confirming that both families had granted approval for the shared burial site.
The decision brings a degree of closure to the grieving families as they navigate the complex process of saying goodbye to the couple lost together.
Emotional scenes have been witnessed at the Chivayo home, where relatives, friends, and church members gathered to mourn. Among those expressing deep grief is lawyer Wilson Manase of Manase and Manase Legal Practitioners, who described himself as “really hurt” and “in pain” following the tragedy.
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Manase, one of Chivayo’s last known beneficiaries, highlighted the deeply personal relationships the businessman cultivated with those around him.
Widely known as “Sir Wicknell,” Chivayo built a legacy defined by business dealings and extensive philanthropy that touched lives across Zimbabwe and beyond.
His financial support spanned political, sporting, and entertainment circles, earning tributes from across Africa. Friends and acquaintances have remembered him as a man whose giving went far beyond the public eye and was rarely transactional.
With burial arrangements now taking shape, the family’s focus remains on honoring both Wicknell and Lucy with a final farewell that reflects their bond and the lives they shared.
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