President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika will travel to the Republic of Zimbabwe to attend the funeral ceremony of the late Wicknell Chivayo.
The First Lady will accompany the President to Zimbabwe, according to a Press Release issued from Capital Hill in Lilongwe.
The press release, issued on 1st October, 2026, has been signed by Chief Secretary Justin Adack K. Saidi, PhD.
According to the statement, Wicknell Chivayo, a well-known Zimbabwean businessman, died in a plane crash on the night of 30th September, 2026.
President Mutharika is expected to depart from Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe at 02:00 PM today.
The statement does not indicate how long the President will be in Zimbabwe, but confirms that the purpose of the trip is solely to attend the funeral ceremony.
Wicknell Chivayo was a prominent and controversial figure in Zimbabwe, known for his business dealings and close ties with political leaders in the region.
His death in the plane crash has attracted wide regional attention, with several leaders expected to attend his burial.
