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Chivayo hijacks US$40m corrupt ZEC deal
CONTROVERSIAL businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is close to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other high-profile government officials, corruptly got a windfall from a murky Zimbabwe Election Commission...Published: 28 May 2024 at 12:47hrs | 3061 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell ambushes Starlink
No. 53 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare. This is the address from which IMC Communications (Pvt) Ltd - which is linked to controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo - will be providing Zimbabwean clients ...Published: 28 May 2024 at 12:42hrs | 3484 | by Staff reporter
Is Starlink going to accept a questionable license in Zimbabwe?
After stalling for what appeared an eternity in approving satellite internet provider Starlink's application for a license to operate in Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa dropped a bombshell on 2...Published: 27 May 2024 at 19:45hrs | 260 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa shocks Zimbabwe's ICT ministry
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's announcement approving Starlink's licensing to provide internet services in Zimbabwe surprised the Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services (ICT...Published: 27 May 2024 at 10:02hrs | 2015 | by Staff reporter
Why would a head of state prefer the company of criminals?
It is not surprising at all coming across photographs of a national president posing with various individuals. These could be anything from other heads of state, foreign envoys, public persona...Published: 26 May 2024 at 13:53hrs | 956 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa's Chivayo nod raises a stink
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decision to authorize a partnership between a company associated with controversial figure Wicknell Chivayo and American firm SpaceX for the introduction of Starlink ser...Published: 26 May 2024 at 13:48hrs | 1182 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo partners Elon Musk's Starlink
President Mnangagwa says he has "approved the licensing of Starlink by POTRAZ to provide advanced internet and related digital processing services in Zimbabwe" through its sole and exclusive local par...Published: 25 May 2024 at 15:09hrs | 1711 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo, ZPC in negotiations to revive Gwanda Solar project
The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) and Intratrek Zimbabwe Pvt Ltd are negotiating to resume work on the proposed 100-megawatt Gwanda solar power facility, following a Supreme Court decision upholding th...Published: 25 May 2024 at 12:38hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo tells Wicknell Chivayo to 'stop soiling my name'
Exiled legendary Zimbabwean musician Thomas Mapfumo has rubbished claims that he is considering returning to Zimbabwe after being offered a US$700,000 package that includes a house, car and cash by co...Published: 20 May 2024 at 08:45hrs | 516 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo leverages proximity to power to make a fortune
AS flamboyant Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo splurges money on an imposing mansion and donates cars to selected individuals weeks on end, while also making cash donations, questions abound as to w...Published: 19 May 2024 at 11:53hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo now owns Chihuri's US$7m house
Exiled former Zimbabwe Republic Police commissioner Augustine Chihuri's US$7 million mansion in Harare has been snapped up by Wicknell Chivayo, a convicted criminal-cum-tenderpreneur with access to Pr...Published: 18 May 2024 at 11:06hrs | 10662 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell is bumping with the big boys
HE dropped out of school just before he turned 15 and went straight into employment as a wages clerk for a bus company, when, around 1997, he could barely read or write— let alone manage company rec...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 19:15hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter
Mteki approaches Mukanya over Chivayo lavish offer
African roots musician and sculptor-cum-businessman Bryn Taurai Mteki has approached Chimurenga musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo to reconsider businessman Wicknell Chivayo's pledge.Last month...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 17:57hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF exploits churches
A HUSH fell over a crowd outside the church as heads tilted skyward after the unmistakable thrum of a helicopter cut through the Sunday morning air.A white and blue speck materialised in the d...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 10:46hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
66 aspiring judges to write aptitude test
Sixty-six lawyers are next week expected to undergo an aptitude test, in addition to the existing nomination procedure, ahead of interviews for appointment as judges of the High Court.Another ...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 10:41hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwe currency crisis as seen from abroad!
AS we go to press, US financial news media has become aware of the Zimbabwe financial crisis.Bloomberg news agency and the Financial Times have reported authoritatively on the events surroundi...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:25hrs | 250 | by Kenneth Mafuka
Wicknell Chivayo gifts Mnangagwa's ally US$1million
The flamboyant entrepreneur, Wicknell Chivayo, has escalated his extravagant displays by generously donating a staggering US$1 million to the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Mbungo, led by a prominent all...Published: 01 Apr 2024 at 21:28hrs | 1312 | by Staff reporter
Comedians target 'wealth' around Wicknell Chivayo
COMEDIANS Doc Vikella and Bhutisi, known for their ties to Zimbabwe's ruling party Zanu-PF, are trying to get a piece of the action from big spender Wicknell Chivayo. Doc Vikella is known for ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:30hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
Sir Wicknell, actually you're the poorest man in Zimbabwe!
When I read a recent diatribe by self-proclaimed businessman Wicknell Chivayo, I felt like puking.He exhibited zero shame berating and disparaging legendary musician Thomas Mapfumo, as well as...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 08:12hrs | 4490 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chivayo begs Mukanya to accept his gifts
Wickell Chivayo strongly criticized journalist Hopewell Chin'ono in response to his remarks following musician Thomas Mapfumo's refusal of a contentious businessperson's car and home gifts.In ...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 18:47hrs | 933 | by Staff reporter
Nicholas Zakaria told to go and see Victor by Chivayo
Legendary Sungura musician Nicholas "Madzibaba" Zakaria is the latest artiste to receive a car gift from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Posting on his social media pages from Duba...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 18:45hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo to bring Sean Kingston to Zimbabwe
Businessman, Wicknell Chivayo is set to bring Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston to Zimbabwe.This comes after Chivayo recently met Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston during a trip to t...Published: 22 Mar 2024 at 20:35hrs | 1647 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo revives Gwanda Solar Project
The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) and Wicknell Chivayo's Intratek Zimbabwe are now set to resume the long aborted 100MW Gwanda Solar Project which derailed when the controversial businessman failed to ...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 14:24hrs | 928 | by Staff reporter
ZPC engaging Chivayo to resume controversial Gwanda Solar Project
The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) is engaging Intratek to push it to resume works at the contested 100 MW Gwanda Solar Project in Matabeleland South province, Parliament heard on Tuesday.Intrat...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 19:56hrs | 794 | by Staff reporter
Phatisani, Chikuse received cars from Chivayo
Zimpapers, a state-owned entity, has implemented a ban on employees receiving extravagant gifts following a controversial incident involving businessman Wicknell Chivayo gifting radio presenters Phath...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 19:29hrs | 2216 | by Staff reporter
Olinda and Chivayo in nasty TWAR
Olinda Chapel-Nkomo and Wicknell Chivhayo engaged in a heated altercation on social media recently. It all began when Olinda publicly criticized Chivhayo and individuals who have received cars from hi...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 11:58hrs | 2660 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo criticises Wicknell Chivayo for using his money
Exiled Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo has criticised businessman Wicknell Chivayo and the Zanu PF government for donating expensive cars to musicians while ignoring the poor state of hospitals...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 08:48hrs | 2957 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chivayo gifts Alick Macheso a US$140 000 Mercedes Benz
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has given Sungura maestro Alick Macheso a US$140 000, 2022 Mercedes Benz GLE400d (Premium Plus).Posting on his Facebook page, Chivayo said the gift i...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 15:47hrs | 599 | by Staff reporter
Exquisite Cars Dealership owner, Victor speaks out
Businessman and owner of Exquisite Cars Dealership, Mr Victor Matiyenga has dismissed as fake and malicious a fake X account that has been created and running under his name.This latest develo...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 14:27hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo seek to bar investigations
Journalists have rallied to support their colleagues facing threats from both the military and wealthy figure Wicknell Chivhayo over their investigative articles.Owen Gagare, News Editor at Ne...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 05:01hrs | 3260 | by Staff reporter
Zuj condemns harassment of journalists
The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (Zuj) has condemned a recent wave of harassment, cyber attacks, and intimidation of journalists by State and non-State actors, describing it as an existential threat ...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:20hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo says he can't help everybody
Wait a minute!He said it, he could not help everybody as there are "channels and procedures to follow to get in touch with me".These were the words from businessman Wicknell Chivayo, w...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 08:36hrs | 733 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell wants to be a billionaire
BUSINESSMAN and philanthropist, Wicknell Chivayo, says he wants to be a BILLIONAIRE.He was speaking during Capitalk FM Champions League Breakfast Show hosted by Phathisani Sibanda and Tinashe ...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 18:25hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo to gift Dj Levels a US$25,000 Benz
BUSINESSMAN and philanthropist, Wicknell Chivayo, says DJ Levels could be given a US$25 000 Mercedes Benz C Class but that will depend on DJ Fantan's approval of such a donation.Chivayo doesn'...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 18:19hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo tells Zimbabweans not tell him how to spend his money
Controversial entrepreneur Wicknell Chivayo has disclosed that he dismissed online commentators advising him to allocate his funds toward the country's ailing healthcare system instead of directing th...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:47hrs | 1105 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo frets over Zacc probe
SOCIALITE and businessman Wicknell Chivayo has mocked the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) for allegedly trying to investigate the source of his unexplained wealth.Chivayo has spent ...Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 21:10hrs | 887 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo being investigated by ZACC
A leaked memo has confirmed that the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched investigations into the source of funds of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, following his lavish...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:04hrs | 1813 | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele receives her brand new car
POLITICIAN and musician Sandra Ndebele has received her brand new car that businessman Wicknell Chivayo gifted her, saying the feeling is surreal, after touching and driving the vehicle.Chivay...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 18:01hrs | 1013 | by Staff reporter
Seh Calaz declares allegiance to Zanu-PF
Dancehall artist Seh Calaz has penned a letter directed at Wicknel Chivhayo, pledging allegiance to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF in an apparent bid to be considered for one of the high-end...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:37hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo's US$5 million spending binge
FOR Wicknell Chivayo, money seems to grow on trees.Never the one to be shy to ostentatiously display his wealth, Chivayo, who likes to call himself Sir Wicknell, has of late been on an unrelen...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:36hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo gifts Sulu luxury car
Businessman, Wicknell Chivayo has gifted Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu with a 2022 Mercedes Benz GLE 300d. This comes on the heels of rewarding award-winning contemporary artist Jah Prayz...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 16:25hrs | 1320 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo: Once generous, always generous
In Zimbabwe we enjoy seeing the worst in people and always conjure up conspiracy theories to justify our narratives. Generosity is one virtue that should transcend boundaries and inspire others to cul...Published: 18 Jan 2024 at 16:20hrs | 562 | by Nicholas Ncube
Wicknell Chivayo's R9.5 million Mercedes-Benz spotted in Harare
Zimbabwean business magnate Sir Wicknell Chivayo has become a trending topic as his 2023 Mercedes-Benz G 63 Brabus was spotted on the streets of Harare.Unlike his other exotic cars imported fr...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 20:24hrs | 981 | by Staff reporter
PHOTO: Nelson Chamisa - Wicknell Chivayo picture causes stir on the internet
A photograph featuring the leader of the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC), Nelson Chamisa, alongside controversial ZANU PF-aligned businessman Wicknell Chivayo has sent shockwaves through social med...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 10:30hrs | 5014 | by Mandla Ndlovu
US$172 million Gwanda solar project to go on
INTRATEK Zimbabwe, a company owned by businessman Mr Wicknell Chivayo is expected to commence the implementation of the 100 megawatts Gwanda Solar Project after the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal b...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:35hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Zesa is not going to pay US$22 million to Wicknell Chivayo
Zimbabwe's power utility Zesa says it is not going to pay US$22 million to flamboyant business tycoon Wicknell Chivayo as reported, but instead his company Intratrek Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd has to fund the...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 16:24hrs | 1356 | by Staff reporter
ZPC appeal against Chivayo's Intratrek thrown out
The Supreme Court has rejected the appeal filed by the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) challenging the High Court's decision to reinstate Wicknel Chivayo's contentious Gwanda solar project. This conclude...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 15:51hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Journalist threatened over story
Rutendo Maraire, a journalist with Sources Media News Agency has filed a report with the Harare Central Police Station under case number IR 11...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 10:09hrs | 1517 | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF bootlickers get a new member
The Ziya Cultural Arts Trust trio, led by comedian Sabhuku Vharazipi, has aligned itself with Zanu-PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa, joining a growing list of artists and musicians who have receive...Published: 01 Oct 2023 at 07:39hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF praise singer gets brand-new Toyota Hilux GD6 from Wicknell Chivayo
ZANU PF's praise singer Chief Shumba Hwenje received a brand-new Toyota Hilux GD6 vehicle from businessman Wicknell Chivayo.Hwenje is known for the song "ED Pfee", which became an anthem at ZA...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 21:39hrs | 1310 | by Staff reporter
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