Wicknell Chivayo facts for kids

Wicknell Chivayo was born on November 22, 1982. He is a Zimbabwean businessman. He is known for his business activities and for being a public figure. He has connections with important people in Zimbabwean politics.

Early Life and Business

Wicknell Chivayo started working at a young age. When he was 15, he worked as a wages clerk for a bus company. Later, he began trading money at a market in Harare. This market is now known as Kwame Nkrumah Avenue.

Wicknell Chivayo runs a company called Intratrek Zimbabwe. This company has worked on different projects. One project involved the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA).

In 2018, there was a discussion about a contract between ZESA's company, ZPC, and Intratrek. It was reported that ZPC paid Intratrek $7 million for a project. However, some people questioned why the payment was made when the project had not made much progress.

Wicknell Chivayo also supported the Zimbabwe national football team. He helped them with money, but later he stopped his sponsorship. He has attended meetings with important leaders, including the current Zimbabwean president, Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Public Profile and Family

Wicknell Chivayo is a well-known person in Zimbabwe. He is sometimes called "Sir Wicknell." He has been part of public discussions about different topics.

In 2017, Wicknell Chivayo married Sonja Madzikanda. Their wedding was a big event. A famous international musician, Oliver Mtukudzi, performed for the guests. In 2018, Wicknell Chivayo shared information about his son, John Chenjera-Chivayo.