Wicknell Chivayo and Lucy Muteke Burial Open to Public at Glen Forest on Thursday
- Wicknell Chivayo and Lucy Muteke died in a helicopter crash in Marondera alongside three others
- The Chivayo family confirmed the burial at Glen Forest Cemetery is open to all members of the public
- Zimbabweans have flooded social media with reactions following the shock deaths of the high-profile couple
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Zimbabwe is preparing to bid farewell to one of its most controversial and high-profile businessmen, Wicknell Chivayo, and his wife Lucy Muteke, following their deaths in a helicopter crash. Family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo confirmed on Sunday, 4 October 2026, that the burial ceremony at Glen Forest Cemetery on Thursday, 8 October 2026, will be open to all members of the public.
The couple died when their helicopter went down in Marondera, with three other people also losing their lives in the crash. Wicknell was 46 years old, born in 1980, while Lucy was 35, born in 1991.
A nation in mourning
A joint statement from the Chivayo and Muteke families described Wicknell as "a man of vision, faith and unmatched generosity" and Lucy as "a gentle and loving soul." The families thanked Zimbabweans for the outpouring of support, saying the nation had stood with them "in this dark hour."
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The announcement that the burial would be open to the public drew significant attention on social media, with many Zimbabweans and people across the continent sharing their thoughts on the couple's sudden passing.
Zimbabwean fans react
Reactions online ranged from grief to scepticism, with some users questioning the circumstances of the deaths.
The burial is scheduled for 2 pm CAT at Glen Forest Cemetery on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
miss_sharlene reacted:
"Very sad. Lulu😢 was still young muzorore murugare na chivayo."
lulu_muchewa asked:
"Who are the other people that were in the helicopter with them?"
oji_of_harare commented:
"Life is short."
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Chivayo named national hero
In a previous report from Briefly News, President Mnangagwa granted Wicknell Chivayo provincial hero status after a Marondera helicopter crash killed him, his wife Lucy Muteke and three other people.
Wicknell Chivayo's death has also allegedly set off a fierce legal battle over his estate
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