A video circulating on social media shows an elderly man stating his desire to one day meet and thank prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo for what he described as the latter’s contributions to the country.
The approximately 38-second video was posted online.
In it, the man, an older white individual with white hair and glasses wearing a light blue shirt, speaks directly to the camera.
He expresses hope of shaking Chivayo’s hand as a gesture of gratitude for the “work and contributions he is making in Zimbabwe.”
The clip has garnered significant attention online, amassing over 42,000 views within a day, along with dozens of replies and reactions.
Background on Wicknell Chivayo
Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo, born in 1982, is the founder and managing director of Intratrek Zimbabwe (Private) Limited. He is known for involvement in projects such as the Gwanda Solar Project and various government tenders.
Chivayo has built a public profile through high-profile philanthropy, including donations of vehicles and cash to politicians, entertainers, church leaders, and other figures, often framed as support for national development and loyalty to the ruling ZANU-PF party.
He has also faced controversy over the years, including past legal cases involving fraud allegations (in which he was convicted in one instance in the mid-2000s and later acquitted in others). Critics have questioned the sources of his wealth, particularly in relation to state contracts, while supporters highlight his business success and charitable activities.
Chivayo maintains an active social media presence under names such as “Sir Wicknell” and has recently been in the news for luxury real estate purchases, including a reported R160 million mansion in Cape Town’s Clifton suburb.
Public Reaction to the Video
The post by has prompted a range of comments on X.
Some users interpreted the man’s remarks as reflective of broader economic pressures in Zimbabwe, with references to the challenges facing even long-term residents.
Others questioned the man’s motivations or the nature of Chivayo’s “contributions.”No official response from Chivayo or identification of the elderly man in the video has been reported as of June 25, 2026.
The video continues to circulate widely on X and other platforms, highlighting ongoing public discussion around prominent business figures and their perceived roles in Zimbabwe’s economy and society.
