Edgar Ticharwa is a seasoned security, investigations and fraud-risk professional with 17 years of progressive experience across law enforcement and corporate security environments, including the mining and FMCG sectors.
His professional foundation was established within the Zimbabwe Republic Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID), where he served in commercial crime investigations, including responsibilities as a Detective Sergeant and Member-in-Charge. His law-enforcement experience encompasses complex investigations, evidence handling, investigative reporting, crime-scene investigation and stakeholder liaison.
In the corporate environment, Edgar has undertaken security responsibilities within high-value mining operations, with a focus on asset protection, access control, surveillance, incident response, loss prevention and regulatory compliance. This combination of investigative and operational security experience enables him to approach security challenges from both an enforcement and risk-management perspective.
Edgar is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and an Associate Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), USA. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Police and Security Studies from Bindura University of Science Education, supplemented by specialised training in fraud examination and CCTV operations.
His professional expertise encompasses fraud examination, commercial crime investigations, security operations and management, loss control, asset protection, risk assessment, incident response and crime-scene investigation.
Edgar is also recognised for his strong capabilities in investigative report writing, evidence management and professional stakeholder engagement. His investigative service has earned him formal recognition on two occasions from senior commanders within the Zimbabwe Republic Police for outstanding professional performance.
