Three perish in Gwanda inferno

Peter Matika [email protected]

THREE people were burnt beyond recognition after a cabin they were sleeping in caught fire at Lone Mine 50 Compound in Makwe, Gwanda, Matabeleland South province, last week.

According to police, the tragic incident occurred on March 19 at around 10PM.
Confirming the incident, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the victims died when the cabin they were occupying was engulfed in flames.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a fire incident which occurred on 19 March 2026 at around 2200 hours at Lone Mine 50 Compound, Makwe, Gwanda, in which three people died after a cabin they were sleeping in caught fire,” he said.

Comm Nyathi said the bodies of the victims were burnt beyond recognition and were ferried to Gwanda Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations.

“The victims were burnt beyond recognition, and their bodies were taken to Gwanda Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem,” he said.

Comm Nyathi noted that investigations are underway to establish the cause of the fire.