Ziyah News Network
THE late businessman Wicknell Chivayo had a busy schedule in the last days of his life.
Below is a widely circulated diary of his events locally, although in between he had intermittent flights abroad where he flaunted his wealth.
More often than not, he posted images of himself with whatever shopping he did.
Ziyah News Network copied on the social media, his diary,
January 2026
1 January 2026 – Visited President Emmerson Mnangagwa at his farm.
3 January 2026 – Gifted Johanne Masowe members vehicles valued at more than USD500,000.
7 January 2026 – Donated a Toyota Hilux Double Cab valued at USD75,000 and deposited USD250,000 into ZB Bank for Head Priest Father Bushu.
10 January 2026 – Purchased a Jacob & Co watch valued at approximately USD480,000.
11–12 January 2026 – State visit to Kenya and held meetings with President William Samoei Ruto.
18 January 2026 – Donated USD250,000 to Scotland FC.
21 January 2026 – Announced/acquired the WMC Gulfstream G550 Private Jet.
25 January 2026 – Donated a 75-seater bus to Highlanders FC.
28 January 2026 – Gifted Sunday Mhofu Marimo a Toyota Fortuner valued at USD72,000 together with USD20,000 cash.
29 January 2026 – Purchased a Rolls-Royce for Mukuru weMazuva.
Estimated January value: approximately USD2.22 million (excluding the Gulfstream G550 and Rolls-Royce, whose values were not specified). SociaL mei
February 2026
2 February 2026 – Gifted ZIFA President Nqobile Magwizi a Range Rover Sport D350 valued at USD250,000 and donated USD250,000 to the team.
2 February 2026 – Donated a 75-seater bus to John Landa Nkomo High School.
10 February 2026 – Welcomed President Mnangagwa back from his end-of-year leave.
13 February 2026 – Madziba Auto, Tinashe, Bhuru, Rabbi Msande, Patrick and Benjamin each received a Toyota Fortuner GD6 and USD10,000 cash, while Madzibaba Johanne Tarisiro received a Ford Ranger and USD10,000, and Madzibaba Moses received a Toyota Land Cruiser. Total package valued at approximately USD630,000.
18 February 2026 – Benjani Mwaruwari received a Ford Everest valued at USD92,000, Luke Mnkandla and Madinda Ndlovu each received Toyota Fortuners valued at USD72,500, and Highlanders FC received USD1 million.
19 February 2026 – Highlanders Chairman Kenneth Mhlope received a Toyota Prado valued at USD125,000 and USD10,000 cash.
21 February 2026 – Jah Prayzah’s mother received a Toyota Fortuner valued at USD78,000 and USD20,000 cash.
Estimated February value: approximately USD2.63 million.
March 2026
1 March 2026 – Family celebrations as his younger sister Glendour married Tendayi Chirombe.
5 March 2026 – Official visit to Malawi and met President Peter Mutharika.
12 March 2026 – Pledged a 2026 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 valued at USD450,000 and donated USD2 million to the ZCC leader and church.
20 March 2026 – “A story for another day.”
25 March 2026 – Donated 10 ambulances and 200,000 litres of diesel.
28 March 2026 – Donated USD200,000 to Madzibaba Temy Coca-Cola.
30 March 2026 – Visited President William Ruto in Kenya.
Estimated March value: approximately USD2.65 million plus the value of 10 ambulances and 200,000 litres of diesel.
April 2026
1 April 2026 – Official visit to Tanzania and met President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dar es Salaam.
9 April 2026 – Sent condolences to the Mujuru family and gifted a Toyota GD6 valued at USD80,000 and USD50,000 cash.
12 April 2026 – Randomly gifted more than 30 church ladies USD100 each.
13 April 2026 – Lawyers Sikhumbuzo and Edley each received a 2026 Range Rover Sport valued at USD250,000 and USD50,000 cash.
15 April 2026 – Walter Magaya Jr received a 2026 Lexus GX550 and USD50,000.
16 April 2026 – Dinner meeting with President William Ruto in Nairobi.
17 April 2026 – Gifted 12 church leaders from across Zimbabwe brand new 2026 Toyota Fortuner GD6 vehicles valued at approximately USD75,000 each and USD10,000 cash each.
18 April 2026 – Independence Day celebrations.
24 April 2026 – Anniversary gift to Maiguru Lulu comprising a 2026 Bentley Bentayga valued at USD750,000 and USD1 million cash.
28 April 2026 – Hon. Susan Matsunga received a Toyota Fortuner GD6 and USD50,000.
Estimated April value: approximately USD3.49 million.
May 2026
1 May 2026 – Feli Nandi received a Toyota Fortuner and USD50,000.
2 May 2026 – Mr Putiti received a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 valued at USD100,000 and USD10,000 cash.
3 May 2026 – Meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
5 May 2026 – Assisted Phatisani and friends with vehicle deals and an USD80,000 house deal for Phatisani.
8 May 2026 – Personal barber received a Mercedes-Benz and USD10,000.
11 May 2026 – Donated a 65-seater bus and USD50,000 to Dynamos FC.
20 May 2026 – Rev. Dr. Nelly Gwatidzo received a Toyota Fortuner and USD10,000.
23 May 2026 – Ridhikurasi and a friend each received a Toyota Aqua and USD5,000.
25 May 2026 – Bishop Manhango received a 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado valued at USD160,000 and USD100,000.
30 May 2026 – Ishmael Musoni received a Honda Vezel and USD20,000, while his assistant received a Toyota Aqua and USD5,000.
31 May 2026 – Prophet Eubert Angel received a 2026 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG.
Estimated May value: approximately USD1.25 million plus the value of the G63 AMG and other vehicle deals whose values were not specified.
June 2026
2 June 2026 – Meeting with President William Ruto.
4 June 2026 – Delivered a vote of thanks.
6 June 2026 – Apostle Rodney Chipoyera received a 2026 Rolls-Royce.
7 June 2026 – Charles Manyuchi received a Toyota GD6 valued at USD75,000 and USD10,000 cash, while Alfonso received a Toyota Aqua and USD20,000.
8 June 2026 – Madzibaba Ngoni received a 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series.
9 June 2026 – Rambo received a Toyota Aqua and USD20,000.
10 June 2026 – Brother Prince received a Mercedes-Benz C200 valued at USD25,000 and USD20,000.
11 June 2026 – Arrival of the WMC Gulfstream G550 Private Jet.
12 June 2026 – MP Matangira received a Toyota Fortuner and USD50,000.
15 June 2026 – Meeting with President William Ruto.
17 June 2026 – Rambo received another Toyota Fortuner GD6 and USD1,000 each for 49 friends.
19 June 2026 – Became Prince Mswathi.
20 June 2026 – Donated USD2 million to church leaders and Madzibaba.
21 June 2026 – Donated another USD1 million to church leaders.
23 June 2026 – Purchased a house in Clifton, Cape Town valued at R160 million.
26 June 2026 – Meeting with President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania.
27 June 2026 – Music legend Baba Sharo received a Toyota GD6 and USD10,000, while his manager received a Toyota Aqua and USD2,000.
29 June 2026 – Meeting with King Mswati III.
Estimated June value: approximately USD3.31 million plus a Rolls-Royce, a Land Cruiser 300 Series, the Gulfstream G550, and a house worth R160 million.
July 2026
1 July 2026 – Cde Pupurai Togarepi received a Toyota Fortuner GD6 and USD100,000.
2 July 2026 – Prophetess Tracey Pilime received a 2026 Lexus GX550 and USD50,000.
3 July 2026 – HKD Boss Freeman received a Mercedes-Benz GLE400d and USD10,000.
4 July 2026 – Jah Prayzah received a Ford Ranger valued at USD110,000 and USD250,000 cash. He also congratulated President Mnangagwa on CAB3.
8 July 2026 – Madzibaba Reminicco received a 2026 Lamborghini Urus SE and USD100,000 cash.
9 July 2026 – Purchased another house valued at R50 million.
Estimated July (1–9 July) value: approximately USD620,000 plus a Lexus GX550, Mercedes-Benz GLE400d, Lamborghini Urus SE and a house worth R50 million.
Overall six-month summary (1 January – 9 July 2026)
Official engagements and diplomacy:
- Visited President Emmerson Mnangagwa at his farm.
- Official State Visit to Kenya.
- Two official visits to President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania.
- Three additional meetings with President William Ruto of Kenya, including an official dinner.
- Official visit to Malawi and meeting with President Peter Mutharika.
- Meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa.
- Meeting with King Mswati III of Eswatini.
- Became Prince Mswathi.
- Welcomed President Mnangagwa back from leave.
- Independence Day participation.
- Vote of thanks at a national event.
Vehicles gifted or donated (approximately 56):
- Toyota Fortuner GD6s
- Toyota Hilux Double Cabs
- Ford Rangers
- Ford Everest
- Toyota Prado
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
- Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series
- Lexus GX550
- Mercedes-Benz GLE450
- Mercedes-Benz GLE400d
- Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG
- Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600
- Bentley Bentayga
- Lamborghini Urus SE
- Honda Vezel
- Toyota Aqua
- Range Rover Sport
- Rolls-Royce
- 75-seater buses (2)
- 65-seater bus (1)
- 10 ambulances
Cash donations and pledges:
- Approximately USD15.75 million in direct cash donations and gifts (based on specified amounts only).
Property acquisitions: - Clifton, Cape Town house valued at R160 million.
- Second house purchased for R50 million.
Other major acquisitions:
- WMC Gulfstream G550 Private Jet.
- Jacob & Co luxury watch.
Approximate minimum value disclosed:
- Cash donations: USD15.75 million.
- Vehicles and other assets with stated values: approximately USD8.4 million.
- Property acquisitions: R210 million.
- Additional high-value assets without stated prices include the Gulfstream G550 Private Jet, Rolls-Royce vehicles, Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, Lexus GX550, Land Cruiser 300 Series, Lamborghini Urus SE and several other luxury vehicles.
Minimum disclosed total (excluding assets with no stated value): approximately USD24.15 million, plus property acquisitions worth R210 million, together with several additional luxury assets whose values were not specified.
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