Zimbabwean Prophet Linked To Leaked Wicknell Chivayo Audio Arrested Over Alleged Robbery

Image: Zimbabwean entrepreneur and regional investor Sir Wicknell Chivayo paid a distinguished courtesy call on President William Ruto of Kenya.pool

A self-styled Zimbabwean prophet connected to the viral leak of a controversial audio recording featuring the late businessman Wicknell Chivayo has been arrested, sparking speculation that his detention is politically motivated.

Christopher Guzha, popularly known as Madzibaba DVD, was apprehended by police in Goromonzi on Sunday. Law enforcement sources claim he is facing armed robbery charges related to an incident where an EcoCash agent reportedly lost KSh 1.5 million. According to his wife, Bridget, authorities confiscated his phone immediately upon his arrest.

However, Guzha’s son-in-law, speaking on condition of anonymity, dismissed the robbery charges, telling reporters the arrest is directly tied to the leaked recording: “It has everything to do with the leaking of the Wicknell audio.” Guzha was scheduled to appear before the Marondera Regional Court on Monday.

The recording at the center of the storm features Chivayo—who died alongside his family in a helicopter crash in Marondera last Wednesday—speaking to a cleric from the Johane Masowe eChishanu sect. In the authenticated audio, Chivayo thanks the spiritual leader for lucky charms that allegedly helped him win favor with President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Chivayo also outlined plans for a final ritual at Lake Kariba, which involved submerging a clay pot containing ritual items into the deep waters, and promised to gift the cleric a car once his cash flow improved.

The leak sparked intense public debate across social media following the controversial tenderpreneur’s sudden death. Given the sensitivity surrounding Chivayo’s passing and his high-profile government contracts, Guzha’s court proceedings will be closely monitored by observers who view the robbery charges as a pretext for retaliatory action over the leaked audio.