Her death on Tuesday comes just three days after she sustained severe injuries in a horrific head-on car crash along the Rusape–Nyanga road.

The couple was reportedly in the advanced stages of planning their wedding, which was set for December of this year.

Fatal Accident and Three-Day Fight for Life

The fatal accident occurred on Saturday morning. Alois Bunjira was driving a BMW, with Brenda Zvinorova as a passenger, when their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with another car. The initial impact of the crash instantly claimed the lives of two other individuals.

Alois Bunjira's Fiancée Brenda Zvinorova Dies

Brenda Zvinorova survived the crash but suffered critical injuries. She was initially rushed to Rusape General Hospital for emergency treatment before being transferred on the same day to Milton Park Medical Centre in Harare for more specialized care. Doctors placed her on life support, where she bravely fought for her life for three days before sadly succumbing to her injuries yesterday.

More Than a Partner: A Key Figure in Bunjira's Projects

Brenda Zvinorova was not just Bunjira’s partner; she was also deeply involved in his professional projects. She was a key member of the organizing team for the NetOne Albun Marathon, where she served as an administrator. Photographs from past functions for the marathon show her seated at the top table alongside other officials, highlighting her integral role.

Harare businessman Andrew Rusike, who chairs the marathon's organizing committee, confirmed the depth of the couple's relationship and Brenda's involvement. He explained that she was not just Bunjira’s girlfriend but his fiancée, and that the couple had been living together in Westgate with firm plans to marry before the end of the year.

Details of the Fateful Trip Emerge

Mr. Rusike also revealed his own personal and harrowing connection to the tragedy. He was one of the first people to arrive at the accident scene and was the one who personally pulled Brenda from the wreckage of the BMW. He recounted that her immediate concern upon being rescued was for the state of her hands, a poignant detail from the traumatic scene.

He further clarified that the trip to Nyanga was not for leisure but was work-related. The organizing team, including Brenda and Alois, was in the process of assessing the route to determine if the NetOne Albun Marathon could serve as an official qualifier for the prestigious Comrades Marathon in South Africa. A representative from the Comrades had joined them on the trip, and specialized equipment had been brought along to measure the race’s standards and viability.

Although the evaluation was initially scheduled for three days, the team had decided to cut it short to two days due to other commitments. Mr. Rusike stated that he was following behind Alois and Brenda in another vehicle on Saturday morning when the accident occurred, with the couple having already passed Rusape by around 9:30 a.m.

The passing of Brenda Zvinorova has sent shockwaves through the sporting and business communities, marking a tragic end to a promising life and shattering the future plans of a beloved couple.