The brother of late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has called on all parties involved in any outstanding issues surrounding the businessman’s affairs to resolve them amicably, urging them to avoid emotions and court battles.
Joachim Chivayo, popularly known as G6, said they should all come together and resolve any disagreements peacefully, insisting that this was what his late brother would have wanted.
“I appeal to everyone that let us come together and resolve any issues that need to be resolved amicably, with calm hearts, without emotions and without the intervention of courts,” Joachim said.
He spoke during the funeral of Chivayo and his wife, Lucy “Lulu” Muteke, who were laid to rest at Sahwira Glen Forest Memorial Park in Harare.
Joachim also sought to reassure those concerned about the future of Chivayo’s business empire and family, saying his brother’s legacy would continue despite his death.
“I know that many of you want to know what will happen to Sir Wicknell’s legacy. Let me say this clearly, the legacy of Sir Wicknell is going to continue,” he said.
“The captain is no longer here with us, but the ship is very stable and continues sailing.”
Chivayo died alongside his wife, with their deaths sparking widespread grief in Zimbabwe and beyond.
Joachim said the businessman was deeply committed to his children and had put structures in place to ensure they were taken care of.
“Wicknell loved his children jealously and fiercely, and I promise you all that they will be well taken care of by the structures that we have here,” he said.
Chivayo had two children with his ex-wife Sonja Louise Madzikanda.
The two divorced in 2024, with Chivayo citing irreconcilable differences.
According to Joachim, Chivayo had also extended the same care to members of his wider family, including his nieces and nephews.
“He would always say, always look out for my children. He put the structures for them and by the family because his legacy belongs to his children, not anyone else, but only his children, and his legacy will not die,” he said.
The remarks appeared to address concerns over the future of Chivayo’s estate and the structures he established during his lifetime.
Joachim said he was also an interested party in some of the dealings involving his late brother, adding that he was aware of other people who had worked with Chivayo.
“I, as the interested party here, transacted with Sir Wicknell and I also know that there are people who were with him,” he said.
He appealed for those involved to prioritise peace and avoid allowing disagreements to escalate.
Joachim said he personally believed that his brother would have preferred a peaceful resolution to any disputes rather than prolonged legal battles.
“That is what my brother could have wanted, peace and tranquillity,” he said.
Chivayo and Lucy were buried in a ceremony attended by family, friends, political figures and other mourners.
The Zimbabwe National Army took part in Chivayo’s final interment rites, with military pallbearers carrying his casket in full ceremonial gear.
His casket was draped in the Zimbabwean national flag as he was accorded full military honours.
In his closing remarks, Joachim thanked Chivayo for his love for Zimbabwe, his family and President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
“Wherever you are now, if there is a deal in heaven, I know you have already made the requirements and you will get it done,” he said.
