Mapfumo claps back at sellout claims — “I have not sold out”
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Chimurenga music icon Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo has defended his decision to accept businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s reported US$1 million gift and performance deal. Mapfumo insisted that his commitment to human rights activism remains unwavering, rejecting accusations that he has “sold out” or abandoned the principles that made him Zimbabwe’s foremost protest […]
Chivayo marks Jah Prayzah’s birthday with fresh gifts, pledges to make Thomas Mapfumo retire a millionaire
By Lifestyle Correspondent HARARE — Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has gifted musician Mukudzeyi “Jah Prayzah” Mukombe a brand-new 2026 Ford Ranger Platinum and US$250,000 in cash as part of his birthday celebrations, while also making a surprise pledge involving Chimurenga music legend Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo. In a social media post celebrating Jah Prayzah’s birthday, Chivayo described […]
Chivayo upgrades Coach Rambo’s vehicle gift, rewards escorting bikers
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has upgraded social media personality Coach Rambo from a Toyota Aqua to a brand-new Toyota Fortuner GD6 2.4D and pledged thousands of dollars in cash rewards to his supporters. In a social media statement Chivayo said he was impressed by Coach Rambo’s gratitude after recently […]
Chivayo’s ex mother-in-law, FBC manager arrested over US$1,4m fraud
By Staff Reporter HARARE — The former mother-in-law of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, Tabitha Madzikanda, and a senior manager at FBC Bank have been arrested over allegations of fraud and cyber-related offences involving more than US$1.4 million. Madzikanda was picked up by detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department’s Law and Order section on Monday morning and […]
Chivayo sparks frenzy with clever “US$100 Fortuner” move after CapitalK gift row
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo has cleverly navigated a Zimpapers policy that blocked him from gifting vehicles to two Capitalk FM employees, announcing an elaborate workaround in which a car dealer will sell the workers the vehicles. Chivayo on May 5, visited the station CapitalK FM for an interview he later described […]
Chivayo claps back at Coltart over ZITF presidential entourage criticism
By Victor Fanuel BULAWAYO — Controversial business mogul Wicknell Chivayo has sharply responded to Bulawayo mayor David Coltart after the opposition politician criticised his appearance alongside President Emmerson Mnangagwa and visiting Botswana President Duma Boko during a tour of exhibition stands at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo last week. Coltart, a Citizens Coalition […]
Zanu PF Youth League slams US$3.6 million Chivayo donation to MPs
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — The Zanu PF Youth League, led by Deputy Secretary for Youth Affairs John Paradza, has issued a rare and pointed rebuke against a proposed US$3.6 million donation by controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo to Members of Parliament. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, the youth league warned that the gesture […]
Chivayo recognizes soccer legend Sunday Chidzambwa with luxury vehicle, cash
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Business mogul Wicknell Chivayo has rewarded and publicly recognised Zimbabwe’s most decorated football coach, Sunday Marimo “Mhofu” Chidzambwa, in a gesture that blends national sporting pride with personal gratitude for a lifetime of service to the game. In a heartfelt social media tribute, Chivayo hailed Chidzambwa as a “football talisman” whose […]
ZACC clears Chivayo and ZEC in $100 million election procurement probe
I’m By Staff Reporter Harare — Zimbabwe’s anti-corruption watchdog has closed its inquiry into alleged fraud in the procurement of election materials for the 2023 polls, an official said on Wednesday. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) said it found no evidence linking businessman Wicknell Chivayo or the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to wrongdoing in the award […]
Wicknell Chivayo in fresh $437M cancer equipment scandal
By Victor Fanuel HARARE – A staggering US$437 million contract awarded by the Zimbabwean government for cancer treatment equipment has triggered intense scrutiny, as critics accuse the administration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa of deepening a culture of corruption and patronage through the use of non-transparent procurement practices. The four-year agreement, signed in March 2025 between […]