Tinotenda Hove – Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has donated a brand new motor vehicle and US$50,000 in cash to Ronald Mujuru, whose family tragically perished in a road accident during the Easter holidays.
Chivayo announced the gesture on Thursday, expressing deep sorrow over the devastating loss.

“RUFU NDI MADZONGONYEDZE. At a time when the Christian community in Zimbabwe and across the world was celebrating the Easter holidays, I learnt with deep shock the heartbreaking news of a road traffic accident in which six lives were lost in the most painful and unimaginable way. Those precious and young lives lost were all from the Mujuru family,” he said.

He added that he was out of the country when the tragedy occurred and was particularly moved by the extent of Mujuru’s loss.
“I am even more saddened that our dear brother Ronald Mujuru lost his beloved wife and all five of his children in this gruesome accident. May their dear souls rest in eternal peace.”

Chivayo described the loss as unimaginable, saying no parent should ever have to endure such pain.

“It is the most difficult and unimaginable thing for any parent to bury a child, but to bury five children and at the same time bury your wife is the most horrendous thing that no human heart should ever be asked to endure. My brother Ronald, no words can ever console you, nor can they restore what has been taken.”

He said the tragedy had personally affected him as a fellow Zimbabwean and someone with roots close to Mujuru’s home area.
“I share this grief as a Zimbabwean and as your own homeboy from Zabe in Chivhu, which is so close to our Wiltshire Commercial Farms in Gandami where I was born and raised.”
Chivayo also acknowledged the support shown by national leaders, including First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa.

“I wish to extend my deepest appreciation to our amazing First Lady, Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa, who demonstrated that she is indeed the mother of the nation by personally coming to console you and your family in your darkest hour.”

He also recognized Felix Mhona for attending the funeral and offering condolences.
“In moments such as these, we are reminded that beyond any differences of opinion or persuasion, we are one people. We mourn together, we comfort each other and we carry one another through sorrow.”

As part of his support, Chivayo offered Mujuru a vehicle and financial assistance.
“In that spirit, and without any desire for recognition or attention, but purely as a token of love in our African tradition yekupa chema, I say to my dear brother Ronald, please go and see Victor at Exquisite Car Dealership and collect a brand spanking new 2026 Toyota Fortuner 2.8 GD6 valued at US$80,000. You will also receive chema of US$50,000 in cash as a humble gesture to support you as you pick up yourself from this devastating and painful loss.”

He emphasized that the gesture was made from the heart and not for publicity.
“This is all from the bottom of my heart and by no means intended to gain any mileage at the expense of your grief, but a small token to lessen the emotional pain and unimaginable agony you are carrying.”

Chivayo concluded with a message of sympathy and prayer.
“My brother Ronald, I am deeply sorry for your loss, and though nothing can ever heal this wound, I pray that the Holy Spirit becomes your comforter during this difficult time. May the souls of your beloved wife and children rest in eternal peace until we are reunited again in the land of everlasting life.”