Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has sparked controversy by dismissing suggestions to allocate his funds towards improving Zimbabwe’s healthcare system, opting instead to lavish money on Zanu PF supporters.
In recent weeks, Chivayo has spent over US$5 million on luxury vehicles for artists who supported President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s election campaign last year.
Recipients of these high-end cars include Jah Prayzah, DJ Fantan, Sandra Ndebele, Sulumani Chimbetu, and Seh Calaz. Additionally, he distributed around 100 Toyota Aqua cars among members of his Johane Masowe church.
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Despite calls on social media for Chivayo to prioritize funding healthcare facilities, he asserted in a radio interview that he had blocked anyone attempting to dictate how he spends his money.
Chivayo defended his actions by pointing out recent government initiatives to upgrade hospitals, including the commissioning of an MRI machine at Mpilo Hospital. He emphasized his reluctance to interfere in government plans and denied any intention of seeking political office or opposing the government.
Meanwhile, Chivayo’s financial activities are under scrutiny by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC).
In other story, Wicknell Chivhayo Gifts Jah Prayzah $180k Mercedes. Controversial tycoon Sir Wicknell Chivhayo has pleasantly surprised contemporary artist Jah Prayzah with an extravagant gift—a sleek 2023 Mercedes Benz S500 4MATIC valued at $180,000.
Chivhayo took to his social media platforms to share that the gift is a token of appreciation for Jah Prayzah’s song “Mudhara Achauya,” released in 2017 as part of the Kutonga Kwaro Gamba Album...read full story
