Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has donated a luxury vehicle and pledged millions of dollars in financial support to Nehemiah Mutendi, leader of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC).
Chivayo made the announcement on Thursday, praising Mutendi for his spiritual leadership and charitable work, while revealing that he will donate a brand-new 2026 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S680 valued at about US$450,000.
In a message celebrating the cleric, Chivayo said he admired religious leaders who dedicate their lives to serving others regardless of denominational differences.
"As much as I am a devoted lifetime member of the Johanne Masowe Chishanu Church, nothing is as satisfying as celebrating a man of God who leads a different congregation but has remained consistent in delivering the word of God and advancing charitable work meant to uplift those who are less privileged," Chivayo said.
He added that he had made a personal commitment to recognize individuals whose lives are devoted to serving others.
"I made a promise to the Almighty God that I will never tire of giving proper recognition to those whose lives are devoted not to themselves, but to the service of others and to the work of the Kingdom of God," he said.
Chivayo described Mutendi as a humble servant of God whose leadership has transformed many lives.
"Today I once again celebrate a very humble yet richly blessed servant of God, His Grace Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi. Through your spiritual leadership, many souls have found salvation and many lives have been transformed," he said.
As a gesture of appreciation, Chivayo said he would personally deliver the luxury vehicle to the bishop.
"As a small token of my appreciation for your tireless commitment to the work of God, and as you prepare to host the ZCC Annual Easter Conference, I humbly donate a brand spanking new 2026 Mercedes Benz Maybach S680 valued at US$450,000, which I will personally deliver to you at a location of your choice," he said.
Chivayo noted that he had previously donated a Maybach GLS600 to the bishop last year.
"I know that last year you graciously accepted the latest model of the Maybach GLS600, although I never had the opportunity to receive your feedback on how it has been performing. Perhaps the comparison will now be easier if you have another Maybach model," he said.
The businessman also commended the ZCC leadership for how it used previous financial donations.
"I must also express how deeply impressed I have been by the manner in which the ZCC has utilized the 2024 and 2025 US$1 million donations I gave towards the church’s charitable works," he said.
According to Chivayo, the funds supported initiatives such as building schools, paying tuition for underprivileged children and empowering women and girls.
"I am filled with profound respect for the stewardship and integrity demonstrated under your leadership," he said.
He further pledged to double his donation to the church this year.
"I am pleased to announce that for 2026 I have now doubled my previous donation, and I will humbly donate a total amount of US$2 million. The first US$1 million is ready for disbursement immediately and awaits your further instructions, while the second US$1 million will be dispatched during the first week of July," Chivayo said.
He concluded by wishing the bishop continued wisdom and strength in his spiritual leadership.
"May the Lord our Almighty God continue to bless you with wisdom, strength and good health as you guide many more souls towards salvation and a life of purpose," he said.
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