Chivhayo Shocks Mai Chisamba – Eduzim News

By Showbiz Reporter- Talk show host Rebecca Chisamba, affectionately known as Mai Chisamba, has received a brand-new 2024 Toyota Fortuner 2.4 4×4 Automatic from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo. The gesture, which Chivayo publicized on social media, has drawn widespread attention and sparked debate.

Chivayo, known for showering public figures with extravagant gifts, described Mai Chisamba as “Zimbabwe’s own Oprah Winfrey.” In his heartfelt post, he praised her for her contributions to Zimbabwean society:

“You have been a guiding light for Zimbabwe, touching countless lives through your iconic television programs, which remain a source of rich knowledge, unity, and hope. Your passion for promoting Hunhu/Ubuntu and preserving ‘tsika nemagariro evanhu vatema’ is unmatched.”

Chivayo credited Mai Chisamba’s shows with reconciling families, healing broken marriages, and fostering national values. He fondly recalled watching her programs as a child, drawing parallels between Mai Chisamba and his late mother.

The car, Chivayo wrote, was a token of gratitude for Mai Chisamba’s “exceptional impact” on Zimbabwean society. He instructed her to collect the vehicle from Faramatsi Motors, declaring it fully paid for.

Chivayo has been on a spree of high-profile donations. In recent months, he has gifted cars to prominent figures such as Leonard Zhakata, Mechanic Manyeruke, Moses Chunga, and Charles Mabika. He also surprised four female dancers from Jah Prayzah’s band with Toyota Aqua vehicles.

While some see these gestures as acts of philanthropy, others argue they are politically motivated, designed to curry favor for ZANU PF.

Chivayo’s wealth and motives have long been subjects of intense scrutiny. 

A self-proclaimed millionaire, he rose to prominence through flashy displays of wealth on social media and lucrative, albeit contentious, government contracts.

Among the most notorious is the $5 million he received in 2015 from the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) to develop the Gwanda Solar Project. 

Despite receiving funds, the project stalled for years, sparking public outcry and accusations of corruption. 

Chivayo later claimed the delays were due to bureaucratic red tape and sabotage by rivals.

His name has also been linked to alleged money laundering, fraud, and political patronage.

Critics often cite his close ties to ZANU PF as a factor in his financial success.

Chivayo’s latest donation has elicited mixed reactions. While many commended him for recognizing Mai Chisamba’scontributions, others saw it as a calculated political maneuver.

On social media, user @Pachisolife accused Chivayo of being part of ZANU PF’s “parallel structures” designed to distract citizens:

“Whoever came up with this political strategy of donating cars to less than 100 people, thinking 16 million will vote for you, is stupid… Imagine somebody voting for Wicknell’s parallel ZANU PF because Chisamba got a car.”

As Zimbabwe grapples with economic hardships and political turmoil, acts like Chivayo’s are often viewed through a lens of skepticism. While his gifts may benefit individuals, questions linger about their broader implications for transparency, governance, and the intersection of wealth and power.

For Mai Chisamba, the gift is a symbol of her enduring legacy. 

But for Chivayo, it remains a reminder of the controversies that have defined his career

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