A custom-built Rolls-Royce Phantom commissioned by late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has arrived in Harare weeks after he and his wife died in a helicopter crash.\n<\/p>\n
PUNCH Online reports that Chivayo and his wife died when their helicopter crashed near Marondera, east of Harare, on September 30.\n<\/p>\n
The luxury car was delivered on Friday about three weeks after the crash and 15 days after the couple\u2019s burial on October 8.\n<\/p>\n
Zimbabwean publication Humanitarian Post reported the development on Friday, saying the vehicle had been in international transit when Chivayo died.<\/p>\n
According to the publication, the car had undergone final customs clearance before arriving in Harare.<\/p>\n
The report stated that it was built to \u201cChivayo\u2019s exact specifications, featuring custom interior finishes and bespoke bodywork\u201d.\n<\/p>\n
The vehicle\u2019s estimated value varies across reports. Business Insider Africa put comparable Rolls-Royce Phantom models at between $550,000 and more than $800,000.<\/p>\n
Chivayo, popularly known as Sir Wicknell, was known for his collection of luxury vehicles, lavish gifts and publicised relationships with influential political figures. <\/p>\n
His collection reportedly included Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Ghost models, a Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus sport utility vehicles, a Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 and a Range Rover Autobiography.\n<\/p>\n
He frequently gifted expensive vehicles and cash to musicians, religious leaders and political figures, sharing many of the donations on social media.\n<\/p>\n
His death has also drawn attention to reported financial obligations linked to his vehicle purchases.\n<\/p>\n
Zimbabwean news outlet ZimLive reported on October 20 that three Harare luxury-car dealerships were owed a combined $5.1m for vehicles supplied to Chivayo before his death.\n<\/p>\n
According to the report, Faramatsi Motors was owed $2.4m, Exquisite Cars $1.4m and Enterprise Car Sales $1.3m. However, Exquisite Cars owner Victor Vikela disputed the figures attributed to his company and said outstanding balances had been written off.\n<\/p>\n
The businessman was a prominent figure in Zimbabwe\u2019s business and political circles, with interests including energy infrastructure and government contracts.<\/p>\n
His business dealings and political connections had attracted scrutiny during his lifetime.\n <\/p>\n
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