Scott Sakupwanya’s Emotional Tribute to Chivayo at Funeral

Story By Staff Reporter

Scott Sakupwanya has paid tribute to his friend, the late businessman Wicknell Chivayo. He spoke during the funeral proceedings for Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke Chivayo. The couple died in a helicopter crash near Marondera on 30 September 2026.

This article summarises his remarks. They are his own words and opinions, and the translation is a summary.

Who Is Scott Sakupwanya?

Sakupwanya is the president and owner of Scottland FC, where Chivayo served as a major financial backer. An old video of the two men at a Masowe worship session resurfaced after Chivayo’s death. The footage showed their shared religious ties.

Thanks to the Johane Masowe Church

Sakupwanya began by thanking the Johane Masowe church. He praised how members handled their duties and said he valued the journey they had taken together.

He said he and Chivayo often went to Masowe to pray. They even slept there, he recalled.

Memories of Prayer

Sakupwanya recalled the first time he came to the Chivayo home. Several elders and fathers were praying there, and they prayed for peace in the household.

He said he found Chivayo’s death hard to accept at first. He spoke of the time they spent together and addressed his friend and his wife directly. “Rest in peace,” he told them.

A Message About Faith

Sakupwanya spoke about life and death. He said he knows his own time will come, and that he will return when it does. He told anyone who claims to predict how he will die, whether by accident or by gun, that they are not God.

Thanks to the President and Officials

Sakupwanya thanked President Emmerson Mnangagwa for honouring Chivayo, whom he called a hero. He also thanked the pastors, ministers and senior officials who attended.

He voiced support for ZANU-PF and its leadership. He said he will keep supporting the work Chivayo did.

Words About the Family

Sakupwanya also spoke about Chivayo’s brother, Joachim, known as G6. He said he knows him well and sat with him. G6 will cope, he said, though he had seen him weeping.

Investigation Continues

Police and the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe are investigating the crash. Officials have not yet determined the cause.

Key Points

• Sakupwanya thanked the Johane Masowe church for its role.
• He recalled praying with Chivayo at Masowe.
• He paid tribute to Chivayo and his wife.
• He thanked the President and other officials.
• He said he will keep supporting Chivayo’s work.