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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Zeekoehoek development plan seeks public feedback
Mogale City, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development, is developing a Precinct Plan for the Zeekoehoek area. As identified in the city's Spatial Development Framework, Zeekoehoek was earmarked as an area requiring a precinct plan. According to MCLM communications officer Refilwe Mahlangu, precincts are not necessarily formal administrative zones but rather smaller geographic areas with distinct characteristics that necessitate detailed planning and strategic interventions to guide future development. 'The Zeekoehoek Precinct Plan area is in the western reaches of the city, south of the R560. The R24 runs through its far western boundary, while the R563 forms the eastern edge. The precinct includes portions of the following farms: Zeekoehoek 509, Waterval West 510, Impala 563, and Doornbosch 508,' Mahlangu said. The municipality invites members of the public to submit their comments on the draft Zeekoehoek Precinct Plan, which will play a crucial role in shaping the future development of the area. The draft can be found on Mogale City's official website. The closing date for comments is August 22. For enquiries and further information, please send an email to or At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
New Straits Times
01-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Kampung Kijang fire: Kelantan launches donation drive to build new homes for victims
KOTA BARU: Kelantan is aiming to raise RMR500,000 through donations to rebuild eight homes destroyed by a fire in Kampung Kijang. State executive councillor for Public Works, Infrastructure, Water, and Rural Development Datuk Dr Izani Husin said the donation drive currently has reached nearly RM100,000. "All the fire victims come from low-income groups, and their house lots were rented. "The fund was launched following a discussion with the Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud. "We are (also) working on securing eight units of 'Rumah Dhuafa' (homes for the needy) in Kampung Badang, built by the state," he told reporters after launching the donation drive in Kampung Kijang. Izani said the state government wasconsidering building 'Rumah Dhuafa' units, each valued at RM45,000, and expected to be completed by August. "We have set one month to collect the funds and hope the amount raised will be sufficient to cover construction costs." However, the construction of the houses will depend on two factors, namely, the total amount collected and the contractors' willingness to offer flexible payment terms, he said. He said the state government is working to provide temporary rental housing for the eight affected families for three months, with costs covered by the state. On April 28, eight houses in Kampung Kijang were destroyed in a 4.40am fire, affecting 31 victims. One of the victims, Mat Husin Sulaiman, 64, a fisherman, hopes the construction of new homes could be expedited as they were currently staying with neighbours and relatives. "We hope to have a more comfortable shelter. "During the incident, I only escaped with clothes on my back after realising the flames were spreading into the house quickly," the father of eight said. Single mother of six Yah Che Ngah, 60, said she is now living with a neighbour and is saddened by the loss of her 40-year-old house. "I hope we'll have a more comfortable place to stay. "I'm looking for a rental home for now but hope we'll eventually have a permanent one," she said. – Bernama
The Sun
01-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Kelantan launches donation drive to build new homes for victims
KOTA BHARU: Kelantan is aiming to raise RMR500,000 through donations to rebuild eight homes destroyed by a fire in Kampung Kijang. State executive councillor for Public Works, Infrastructure, Water, and Rural Development, Datuk Dr Izani Husin, said the donation drive currently has reached nearly RM100,000. 'All the fire victims come from low-income groups, and their house lots were rented. The fund was launched following a discussion with the Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud. 'We are (also) working on securing eight units of 'Rumah Dhuafa' (homes for the needy) in Kampung Badang, built by the state. The funds collected will be used to construct these houses to provide new shelter for the victims,' he told reporters after launching the donation drive in Kampung Kijang. Izani said they are considering building 'Rumah Dhuafa' units, each valued at RM45,000, and expected to be completed by August. 'We have set one month to collect the funds and hope the amount raised will be sufficient to cover construction costs. However, the construction of the houses will depend on two factors: the total amount collected and the contractors' willingness to offer flexible payment terms,' he said. He added that the state government is working to provide temporary rental housing for the eight affected families for three months, with costs covered by the state. On April 28, eight houses in Kampung Kijang were destroyed in a 4.40 am fire, affecting 31 victims and one of the victims, Mat Husin Sulaiman, 64, a fisherman, hopes the construction of new homes could be expedited as they were currently staying with neighbours and relatives. 'We hope to have a more comfortable shelter. During the incident, I only escaped with clothes on my back after realising the flames were spreading into the house quickly,' the father of eight said. Single mother of six Yah Che Ngah, 60, said she is now living with a neighbour and is saddened by the loss of her 40-year-old house. 'I hope we'll have a more comfortable place to stay. I'm looking for a rental home for now but hope we'll eventually have a permanent one,' she said.
The Star
01-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Kelantan launches donation drive to build new homes for victims of Kampung Kijang fire
KOTA BHARU: Kelantan is aiming to raise RM500,000 through donations to rebuild eight homes destroyed by a fire in Kampung Kijang. State executive councillor for Public Works, Infrastructure, Water, and Rural Development, Datuk Dr Izani Husin, said the donation drive has currently reached nearly RM100,000. "All the fire victims come from low-income groups, and their house lots were rented. The fund was launched following a discussion with the Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud. "We are (also) working on securing eight units of 'Rumah Dhuafa' (homes for the needy) in Kampung Badang, built by the state. The funds collected will be used to construct these houses to provide new shelter for the victims," he told reporters after launching the donation drive in Kampung Kijang. Izani said they are considering building 'Rumah Dhuafa' units, each valued at RM45,000, and expected to be completed by August. "We have set one month to collect the funds and hope the amount raised will be sufficient to cover construction costs. However, the construction of the houses will depend on two factors: the total amount collected and the contractors' willingness to offer flexible payment terms," he said. He added that the state government is working to provide temporary rental housing for the eight affected families for a period of three months, with the costs covered by the state. On April 28, eight houses in Kampung Kijang were destroyed in a 4.40am fire, affecting 31 victims. One of the victims, Mat Husin Sulaiman, 64, a fisherman, hopes that the construction of new homes can be expedited, as they are currently staying with neighbours and relatives. "We hope to have a more comfortable shelter. During the incident, I only escaped with clothes on my back after realising the flames were spreading into the house quickly," the father of eight said. Single mother of six, Yah Che Ngah, 60, said she is now living with a neighbour and is saddened by the loss of her 40-year-old house. "I hope we'll have a more comfortable place to stay. I'm looking for a rental home for now but hope we'll eventually have a permanent one," she said. – Bernama
Zawya
28-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
New fisheries and aquaculture bill set to streamline Zimbabwe's seafood industry
The government of Zimbabwe has concluded public consultations on a new bill seeking to streamline the regulation and management of the Southern African nation's fisheries, as well as standardizing fish production and handling procedures in its aquaculture operations. The Zimbabwean Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill – which is being promoted by the country's Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development – proposes placing regulatory powers for fisheries and aquaculture solely under the ministry's Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources Production Department, as opposed to the current arrangement where several agencies oversee the country's fishing activities. Consolidating fisheries and aquaculture management under a single department 'will promote clarity, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance our ability to manage these critical resources sustainably,' Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Director Milton Makumbe said. Makumbe further explained that the bill seeks to address regulatory overlaps, such as several fee categories levied by different agencies, through the promulgation of 'a single, coherent legal framework.' 'The bill will provide a sound and enabling legal framework, anchored on global best practices, to attract investors and promote long-term investments,' he said. With the conclusion of public participation on the bill, Zimbabwean Parliament's Committee on Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, and Rural Resettlement is expected to fine tune the document before handing it over to both Houses of Parliament for scrutiny and debate before a member vote. If the bill gets parliament's nod of approval, it is expected to be passed into an Act of Parliament by Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa. 'We see such bills as essential elements for the transformation of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, and to link it to the recent … blue economy drive, it's a gamechanger,' Blessing Mapfumo, the executive officer of the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society told SeafoodSource. Zimbabwe has received criticism in the past for its unorganized fishing regulations, which have caused overfishing of tilapia, bream, catfish, and more in Lake Kariba. To alleviate the issue, Zimbabwe and neighboring Zambia have been called upon to harmonize their respective policies on managing the lake's fishery in a similar fashion as the new bill is aiming to achieve. © Copyright The Zimbabwean. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
