Prophet Edd Branson’s wife was gifted R1 million by businessman Wicknell Chivayo from the controversial ZEC tender payout.
Recent disclosures from South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre have revealed eyebrow-raising transactions involving businessman Wicknell Chivayo and funds from Zimbabwe’s Electoral Commission (ZEC) tender.
Among the notable beneficiaries appears to be Maxine Branson, wife of prominent prophet Edd Branson, who operates the cosmetic brand Christian by Hadassah.
Edd BRanson’s wife gifted R1 million By Chivayo
Financial records indicate that approximately R1 million was transferred to Branson’s cosmetics business between April 2023 and May 2024. This transaction occurred shortly after Chivayo received payments from Zimbabwe’s national treasury, raising questions about the money’s origin and purpose.
The financial revelations come on the heels of a July 2024 Instagram controversy where hacked private messages allegedly showed intimate exchanges between Chivayo and Maxine. Screenshots circulated online appeared to display romantic declarations and discussions about vehicle gifts disguised as spiritual donations.
Maxine and Chivayo Deny Affair Rumours
Both Chivayo and Maxine Branson have vehemently denied the authenticity of the leaked messages. The businessman apologised to individuals affected by the breach, while Maxine maintained that the screenshots were digitally altered, insisting their communications were purely platonic.
Prophet Branson backed his wife’s claims, referencing his spiritual foresight. The religious leader suggested that if he could prophesy on international issues, he could see what was happening in his marriage.
Ongoing Financial Investigations
Authorities continue examining the movement of funds from Ren-Form CC, a company linked to Chivayo, as part of broader investigations into ZEC tender expenditures. The case has sparked a national debate about business, politics, and religious connections in Zimbabwe.
Many social media users believe that the previously leaked chats are legit. At the time of publication, neither party had addressed the FIC report.