NUST Students Filmed Celebrating Wicknell Chivayo's Death at Zimbabwe Campus
- A helicopter crash in Marondera on 30 September 2026 killed all six people on board, including Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke
- Video filmed at Bulawayo Students Accommodation showed NUST students gathering on balconies in a charged, mixed reaction to the news
- The footage sparked fierce debate online, with some observers noting both tears and celebrations among the crowd
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Footage of students at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) reacting to news of Wicknell Chivayo's reported death has gone viral, sparking fierce debate across social media. Shot at night from an elevated position overlooking the Bulawayo Students Accommodation complex, the clip captures dozens of residents spilling onto balconies across multiple floors in an energetic, charged atmosphere.
Wicknell Chivayo Dies in Helicopter Crash
The news that sent shockwaves across Zimbabwe broke on 30 September 2026. A helicopter carrying six people went down in the Marondera rural area at approximately 1700 local time (1500 GMT), with no survivors. Zimbabwean millionaire businessman Wicknell Chivayo was reportedly identified as one of the passengers, alongside his wife, Lucy Muteke. Zimbabwe Republic Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi cautioned that formal identification remained a complex process that would need to be carried out by authorities in due course.
Balcony Footage Divides the Internet
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The video, [shared on X by @ZimpodcastHub](https://x.com/ZimpodcastHub/status/2105397552460058748), shows the student complex alive with activity, with observers noting a mixed response — some residents visibly emotional, while others appeared to be celebrating. The contrast in reactions only added fuel to an already heated online conversation.
Several users were deeply troubled by what they saw. @Muthidz wrote: "Shame on Zimbabweans how do you celebrate your very own's death." @AlexseMwaf8771 questioned the logic behind the scenes, asking: "Is his death going to improve their lives?"
Others were simply confused. @HayzellT asked: "Are they celebrating or crying?" while @Trevor_Muba raised a more pointed question: "Why do people hate him? What did he do??"
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