Wicknell Chivayo’s Final Post Before His Death Raises Eyebrows: “He Knew What Was Going to Happen”

• Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo posted a lengthy tribute to his lawyers hours before dying in a helicopter crash in rural Marondera
• In the post, Chivayo gifted lawyer Wilson Manase a 2026 Lexus GX 550 worth $220,000 and $250,000 cash, and Advocate Sylvester Hashiti a Range Rover Sport and $500,000
• The post's title — 'Saved the Best for Last' — has since left followers stunned, with many convinced Chivayo had a premonition about his death

Hours before Wicknell Chivayo died in a helicopter crash in rural Marondera, the Zimbabwean businessman took to social media to write what would become his final public words. The post, a sweeping tribute to the legal minds who had stood by him for decades, has since resurfaced and left thousands of followers shaken by its eerie phrasing.

Posted on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, the message was titled "Appreciating Relationships Built Over Decades… Saved the Best for Last" and ran to several hundred words.

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In it, Chivayo acknowledged senior lawyer Wilson Tatenda Manase of Manase & Manase Legal Practitioners, saying he had known the man since 1998, when Chivayo was still renting a single room in Hillside and struggling to establish himself. He described Manase as not just a legal adviser but a "father figure, mentor, brother, adviser and trusted confidant" who had witnessed his entire journey from poverty to prominence.

Wicknell Chivayo's last gifts before his death

As a token of his gratitude, Chivayo gifted Manase a brand-new 2026 Lexus GX 550, valued at $220,000, fully paid for and ready for collection, along with $250,000 in cash for personal upkeep. He also turned his attention to Advocate Sylvester Hashiti, who had received three cars from Chivayo previously. Undeterred, Chivayo added a fourth, a 2026 Range Rover Sport Autobiography, and pledged $500,000 in cash after praising Hashiti's courtroom performance, saying the phrase "I represent the President" alone was worth an additional $250,000.

The post closed with warm congratulations to both men and a prayer of gratitude for their years of service and loyalty.

Wicknell Chivayo's final post resurfaces after his death

It was the post's opening line that stopped followers in their tracks once news of the helicopter crash broke. The phrase "saved the best for last," combined with the reflective, almost valedictory tone of the entire message, prompted an outpouring of disbelief online.

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@AmosChiton42044 wrote:

"Are you safe, cde Chivayo? Confirm the helicopter news."

@sn00ted reflected:

"All people are equal in death, regardless of their wealth, power, or social status during life"

@hofstadterzw quoted the post's headline back and wrote:

"He knew what he was doing. He knew what was going to happen. He knew when it was going to happen."

@charlesduncan14 said:

"I'm reviewing this notification as I'm getting news of his death. Did you go too far with these freebies?"

@Rook1800 simply asked:

"What does saved the best for last mean???"

The timing of the post, its reflective language, and the sheer scale of the gifts have combined to make it one of the most talked-about final social media messages in recent Zimbabwean public life.

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Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that Wicknell Chivayo's family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo confirmed the businessman's death alongside that of his wife, Lucy Muteke.

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Zimbabwe Republic Police Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the crash involved six occupants on board the helicopter.

Source: Briefly News