Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash
Chivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle, close ties to African presidents and lucrative government contracts.
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"We are all shattered by this unexpected, sudden demise of so young a family."
— Emmerson Mnangagwa , Politician
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Emmerson Mnangagwa is the President of Zimbabwe, having taken power in 2017 after ousting Robert Mugabe.
Lucy's death occurred alongside her husband in a helicopter crash.
Chivayo was a prominent businessman known for his extravagant lifestyle and lucrative government contracts.
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Chivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle, close ties to African presidents and lucrative government contracts.
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