About us
Overview
Green Thumb Enterprises is a forward-looking agribusiness hub committed to building sustainable, profitable, and resilient agricultural systems in Zimbabwe and the region. Rooted in innovation and driven by integrity, we focus on delivering high-quality agricultural products while empowering communities and protecting the environment.
Our operations span crop production, livestock farming, agribusiness consulting, and value-chain development. By combining modern farming techniques with practical, locally grounded knowledge, we help unlock productivity, food security, and long-term economic value. We believe agriculture is not just a business, but a foundation for national development and generational wealth.
At Green Thumb Enterprises, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We promote responsible land use, climate-smart agriculture, and efficient resource management to ensure that today’s progress does not compromise tomorrow’s opportunities. Our approach integrates technology, data-driven decision-making, and hands-on expertise to maximize yields while minimizing environmental impact.
We work collaboratively with farmers, investors, institutions, and development partners to create scalable agricultural solutions. Whether supporting smallholder farmers or managing large-scale agricultural projects, our goal remains the same: to grow food, grow value, and grow futures.
Green Thumb Enterprises stands for reliability, innovation, and growth. Together with our partners, we are cultivating a greener, more prosperous tomorrow.
Director Profiles
Dr. Tryphina Dube Takaza
is a seasoned academic and development practitioner with over 17 years of experience in food security, livelihoods programming, and value chain development, complemented by seven years of university-level teaching in agriculture and disaster management. She brings a strong blend of academic expertise, applied research, and practical field experience across both humanitarian and development contexts.
She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agribusiness Management, along with Master of Science degrees in Animal Breeding and Biotechnology and Disaster Management. Her academic background is further strengthened by qualifications in Monitoring and Evaluation, Agricultural Management, Development and Disaster Management, and Education with a specialisation in Agriculture.
Dr Dube Takaza has an extensive consultancy track record, having led and contributed to research studies and end-of-program evaluations for NGOs, civil society organisations, and international donor institutions. Her work has focused on resilience, livelihoods, food security, humanitarian response, and disaster risk reduction, with particular expertise in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), governance, and social accountability.
Her professional strengths include risk assessment, climate change adaptation, capacity building for vulnerable communities, and the development of sustainable crop and livestock value chains. Known for her strong planning, facilitation, and presentation skills, Dr Dube Takaza is an adaptive and high-performing professional committed to delivering impactful, evidence-based solutions that support sustainable development outcomes.
ttakaza@greenthumb.co.zw
Kea Noko
is an agribusiness executive and operations leader with extensive cross-sector experience in agriculture, engineering, and industrial manufacturing. He is a graduate of Esigodini Agricultural College and completed civil engineering training at Mohawk College in Canada. Kea has held senior production management roles in manufacturing plants in Canada and the United States, where he led high-output operations and implemented efficiency-driven systems to optimise productivity.
He currently oversees eight animal husbandry farms and manages more than 1,200 hectares of arable land, specialising in large-scale poultry and livestock production. His professional expertise includes farm management, livestock production systems, operational efficiency, and strategic agribusiness development. Kea is committed to developing commercially viable and sustainable agricultural enterprises across Southern Africa through disciplined management, innovation, and strategic partnerships.
knoko@greenthumb.co.zw
