By Chantelle Muzanenhamo
Harare, Zimbabwe — Tafadzwa Chidawa, better known as Detective Kedha, has publicly challenged the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s (ZRP) recent statement denying his claims of working with Interpol.
The private investigator and online personality is currently at the center of a high-profile case involving the recovery of a stolen Toyota Land Cruiser in Malawi.
Over the weekend, the ZRP issued a formal statement through spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, emphasizing that Interpol operates exclusively through official police channels and does not collaborate with private individuals or firms.
The police’s stance cast doubt on Chidawa’s earlier claims of involvement with the international law enforcement organization.
In response, Chidawa issued a detailed statement on Sunday, 22 June 2025, defending himself and his company, Matrix Private Investigations and Security. He argued that Interpol is a global organization comprised of multiple member countries and cannot be claimed or controlled by any single police force.
Chidawa stated, “Interpol is an international organization comprising multiple member countries, and in all progressive jurisdictions, the role and legitimacy of Private Investigators is clearly recognized. With specific reference to the recent recovery of a stolen Land Cruiser, we wish to clarify that Matrix Private Investigations and Security was lawfully engaged by the complainant to carry out investigations. Our team successfully traced and located the vehicle in Malawi.”
He further criticized the police’s statement, asserting that it was misleading and undermined the legitimate efforts of his licensed firm.
“Any statements casting doubt on the authenticity of this recovery are not only misleading but undermine a legitimate process undertaken by a licensed firm,” Chidawa emphasized.
Matrix also pushed back against any suggestion that their recovery operation was shady or unauthorized. The company highlighted that it is a registered and licensed security firm with international partnerships enabling cross-border operations.
They condemned any claims questioning the authenticity of their work as damaging to the reputation of private investigators in Zimbabwe, especially as the country seeks to modernize its institutions.
The firm concluded by urging the public to disregard “unfounded reports” and to rely solely on verified sources for information.