Hunyani Estate Special Economic Zone
DrumCorp Hunyani Agro-Industrial SEZ

Nine investment-grade clusters powering sustainable exports, energy independence, and inclusive growth.

Explore the infrastructure, renewable energy, high-value crops, livestock genetics, and human capital platforms designed to deliver $105M CAPEX deployment, diversified USD revenue, and measurable socio-economic impact.

Infrastructure Spine

Transport, water, and logistics for 2,600ha SEZ

100MW Clean Energy

Solar, storage, and smart grid resilience

Export Crops

Horticulture, berries, spices, and tree nuts

School of Excellence

Talent engine with Verbos Academy

Total Capex

$105M

Phase 1 deployment across nine clusters

Projected ROI

14%

Weighted return across cluster portfolio

Jobs & Livelihoods

1,600+

Direct jobs and 1,000 outgrowers by 2026

Export Markets

EU · ME · Asia

USD revenue diversification & hedging

Backed by ZIDA SEZ incentives, global partnerships, and climate-aligned infrastructure, DrumCorp's clusters offer concession-ready opportunities across infrastructure, power, agro-processing, and human capital.
Integrated Infrastructure Spine
Infrastructure

Hunyani Estate, Darwendale

Integrated Infrastructure Spine

Roads, utilities, logistics, housing, and digital infrastructure powering the Hunyani Agro-Industrial SEZ.

Investment$42.3M capex
Revenue$6.8M – $10.5M service revenue
ROI12–15% concession IRR
Road NetworkWater SecurityCold Chain
Phase 1: 2025 · Full Build: 2028
100MW Solar & Smart Energy Park
Renewable Energy

Hunyani Estate, Darwendale

100MW Solar & Smart Energy Park

Grid-scale solar PV, energy storage, and agro-voltaic systems delivering baseload power to clusters and mining off-takers.

Investment$90.3M EPC + storage
Revenue$15M – $20M (PPAs & wheeling)
ROI15–20% levered IRR
Solar PVAgro-VoltaicsEnergy Storage
EPC 2025–2026 · Operations 2027
Avocado Export Estate
High-Value Crops

Hunyani Estate, Darwendale

Avocado Export Estate

300-hectare avocado production and packhouse complex targeting premium European, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets.

Investment$527K core capex + working capital
Revenue$20M – $28M at maturity
ROI30–40% EBITDA margins
HorticultureAvocadoExport Packhouse
Establishment 2025–2027 · Maturity Year 5
Citrus & Essential Oils Complex
High-Value Crops

Hunyani Estate, Darwendale

Citrus & Essential Oils Complex

400-hectare citrus estate with processing lines for juice, concentrates, and high-value essential oils targeting EU and Middle East buyers.

Investment$441K orchard establishment (Phase 1)
Revenue$30M – $35M at maturity
ROI25–35% EBITDA margin
CitrusEssential OilsCold Chain
Planting 2025 · Full Production Year 6
School of Excellence & Innovation Campus
Human Capital & R&D

Village Town Precinct, Hunyani Estate

School of Excellence & Innovation Campus

50-hectare demonstration farm, innovation labs, and training academy delivering Verbos Academy & Moringa Wize modules.

Investment$3.7M campus capex
Revenue$1.4M blended revenue
ROICash-flow positive by Year 3
TrainingInnovationDemonstration Farm
Campus Phase 1: 2025 · Full Activation: 2026
Livestock & Genomics Platform
Agri-Protein

Livestock Precinct, Hunyani Estate

Livestock & Genomics Platform

Integrated poultry, cattle, feed mill, hatchery, and genomics lab delivering premium proteins and genetics to regional markets.

Investment$13.9M integrated capex
Revenue$35M – $45M
ROI20–25% EBITDA margin
PoultryCattleFeed Mill
Phase 1 build 2025 · Expansion 2027
Macadamia Value Chain
High-Value Crops

Hunyani Estate, Darwendale

Macadamia Value Chain

200-hectare macadamia orchards with processing hub, flavour development, and export packaging for premium markets.

Investment$388K orchard & processing setup
Revenue$6M – $9M (Year 7+)
ROI35–45% EBITDA margin
MacadamiaValue-Added ProcessingNursery
Planting 2025 · Full Yield Year 7+
Paprika & Spice Innovation Cluster
High-Value Crops

Hunyani Estate, Darwendale

Paprika & Spice Innovation Cluster

200-hectare paprika production with drying, grading, organic certification, and spice innovation lab for EU & US markets.

Investment$780K in processing & field infrastructure
Revenue$10M – $19M
ROI30–40% EBITDA margin
PaprikaDrying TechnologyOrganic Certification
Scale-up 2025–2026
Blueberry & Fresh Berry Platform
High-Value Crops

Hunyani Estate, Darwendale

Blueberry & Fresh Berry Platform

200-hectare blueberry estate with packhouse, IQF processing, and premium market logistics for counter-seasonal supply.

Investment$1M – $2M phased capex
Revenue$22M – $42M
ROI40–50% EBITDA margins at maturity
BlueberriesIQF ProcessingCold Chain
Establishment 2025–2026 · First Harvest Year 3