Event Brief
Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in Marondera helicopter crash
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Summary: A helicopter crashed in Marondera Rural on Wednesday evening, killing six people with no survivors reported by the government. NewZimbabwe.com said the dead included businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lulu. Police said the helicopter went down at around 5pm and will confirm identities later.
WHO: Zimbabwe Republic Police; government officials
WHAT: A helicopter crash in Marondera Rural killed six people, including businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lulu, with no survivors reported.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026
WHERE: Marondera Rural, Zimbabwe
WHY: The cause of the crash has not been reported.
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