Wicknell Chivayo: key obituary facts
Is Wicknell Chivayo dead? Yes. Wicknell Chivayo died on September 30, 2026, at age 43.
Cause of death: Wicknell Chivayo's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Wicknell Chivayo known for?
He was a Zimbabwean businessman.
More about Wicknell Chivayo
Born: 22 November 1982.
Place of birth: Chivhu.
Gender: male.
Career began: 2006.
Also known as: Sir Wicknell.
Occupation: Businessman.
Nationality: Zimbabwean.
Years active: 2000s–2026.
Known for: Gwanda Solar Project; government tenders; political and philanthropic activities.
Wicknell Chivayo, a Zimbabwean businessman, died on September 30, 2026, aged 43.
Known also as Sir Wicknell, he was the founder and managing director of Intratrek Zimbabwe (Private) Limited. Chivayo became widely associated with government tenders and public links to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and ZANU-PF, and he was also a prominent figure in business and philanthropy.
His name was tied to the Gwanda Solar Project and to legal proceedings over fraud and money laundering allegations, including a 2015 contract for a 100-megawatt solar plant that later led to criminal prosecution before his acquittal in 2024.