DNA Results Released for Senga Learners, Burials Set
DNA and post-mortem results have confirmed the identities of the seven children killed in the June 10 Gweru commuter omnibus fire, clearing the way for burials in Mkoba, Senga, Shurugwi, Kwekwe, Gokwe and Mhondoro.
Dumisani Ndlovu 
Gweru – DNA and post mortem results of the seven learners who perished in the June 10 devastating commuter omnibus fire in Senga have been released, Friday, June 19, paving way for burial arrangements.
Gweru District Development Coordinator, Tarisai Mudadigwa, said the identification process has been completed, enabling the release of the remains from Saturday, June 20.
"The DNA and post-mortem results for the seven children who died in last week's inferno have now been finalised, confirming the identities of all the victims and clearing the way for burial arrangements to begin tomorrow," said Mudadigwa.
He said the children will be buried in different areas, including Mkoba, Senga, Shurugwi, Kwekwe and Gokwe in the Midlands, as well as Mhondoro in Mashonalamd West, in line with the wishes of their families.
The Government has established a one-stop centre to assist bereaved families with burial orders, documentation and logistical arrangements.
Mudadigwa said counselling and psychosocial support would continue after the burials.
The burnt-out shell of the commuter omnibus in which seven learners tragically lost their lives.
Funeral service provider Doves will provide coffins and logistical support, while River Valley Properties, Multi Aid Service Organisation (MASO) and other well-wishers have also contributed towards the funeral arrangements.
Meanwhile, the two suspects linked to the tragedy, Malcolm Elvis Cook and Trinity Mudhenge, have been remanded in custody until Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
They appeared before Gweru Magistrate Dione Chiroye facing culpable homicide charges and were not asked to plead.
The Gweru community remains in mourning as families prepare to bury the seven children over the coming days.
