By Tadiwanashe Mberikunashe
A fatal head-on collision involving a FC Platinum supporters’ bus and a white Toyota Hilux along Ngundu-Tanganda road claimed the life of Chingwanga Chiredzi Regional Manager, Anderson Komichi, on July 26, 2025.
Chingwanga is one of the largest retail supermarkets in the region, with a strong presence in areas such as Chiredzi, Ngundu, Jerera, Checheche, and others.
Masvingo Provincial Deputy Spokesperson Assistant Inspector Masauso Patinyu confirmed Komichi’s death and urged motorists to be attentive while driving.
“I confirm the death of Komichi who died after his white Toyota Hilux collided with a FC Platinum supporters’ bus and the injury of one of the supporters in the bus. We advise motorists to always be attentive when driving,” said Ass Insp Patinyu.
The accident occurred when Komichi’s vehicle collided with the bus driven by Blessing Jonas on the 82km peg along the Ngundu-Tanganda road.
Komichi sustained serious head injuries in the crash and died on the spot. His body was taken to Chiredzi District Hospital for a post-mortem
One supporter sustained injuries on the right leg and bruises on the right hand and was taken to Collin Saunders Hospital for treatment.
The accident happened while the team was returning from its away match against GreenFuel in Chisumbanje where the Zvishavane-based club secured a 1–0 victory.
This incident came at a time when the team was mourning the loss of its midfielder Brian Banda who died in a crash near Filabusi after a vehicle he was travelling in overturned while avoiding a head-on collision.
