Prof. Carroll Themba Khombe is a highly accomplished professional with extensive expertise in strategic planning, community development, and entrepreneurial initiatives. With a profound commitment to sustainable development, he has played a pivotal role in various sectors, particularly in the promotion and commercialisation of indigenous livestock breeds in Zimbabwe.

His academic credentials include a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture from the University of Zimbabwe, MSc in Animal Breeding from the University of Edinburgh, a PhD in Animal Breeding from McGill University, and an Executive MBA from the National University of Science and Technology (Zimbabwe). Commissioner Khombe has lectured at several prominent universities, including the University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Open University, National University of Science and Technology, and Lupane State University. He has also served as a postgraduate examiner at in stitutions in both Zimbabwe and South Africa.