#Wicknell Chivayo

The former wife and the sister of late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo have agreed to manage his estate together. Sonja Louise Madzikanda and Esther Chivayo signed a memorandum of understanding in Harare on Tuesday, Tanzania's Mwananchi reported, citing Zimbabwean media. The deal sets transparency rules for handling his assets, his debts and the interests of his two children. The agreement does not yet make them co-executors. According to Mwananchi, the appointment must follow legal procedures and be confirmed by the relevant authorities. Madzikanda's lawyer, Rungano Mahuni of Mahuni Gidiri Law Chambers, wrote to the Master of the High Court. He said the parties had reached consensus after consultations and agreed to appoint the two women as co-executors. Esther's lawyers, Caleb Mucheche and Partners, said she is the deceased's sister and close relative. They said her role aims to protect the family's interests, especially those of the two children. Her involvement also avoids the cost of appointing an independent executor. The deal requires both women to act honestly and in the estate's interest. Each must disclose what she knows about the assets, debts, shares, investments and business interests. New information must be shared within two working days, or immediately if property is at risk. Neither may take control of assets or act alone, unless the law allows it or loss is imminent.…