The JOLTAP project, initiated by the Akimat of Astana, is now widely known among the capital's residents. Thanks to this project, many residents take free courses, turning professional skills into a source of income. One of them is Angela Kozhniazova, who completed short-term courses in three areas in the JOLTAP project and mastered new specialties, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.As part of the JOLTAP project, a program called "Freelance Opportunity" is aimed at teaching sought-after and popular digital skills on the market. From the program, course participants will receive eight basic qualifications: SMM, targeting, videography, mobilography, graphic design, marketplace, and website development."I am the manager of a private music school in the capital. There, residents receive piano, guitar, dombra, and vocal lessons. I needed the skills of mobilography to present our work to the public and create content. And having trained as a targetologist, we have increased the number of students at our school to more than 300 orders per month. As a result of my knowledge of graphic design, I started creating reader-friendly layouts for social media. All this has affected the progress of our work. I completed a short-term course in three areas from the JOLTAP project," said Angela Maratovna.She highly appreciated the effectiveness of the project, which provides the residents of the city with such an unprecedented opportunity. Angela Kozhniazova also expressed her gratitude to the organizers of the project for high-quality education."I'm sure that with this knowledge I can really make money in real life. Therefore, I want to say that by enrolling in these courses, you will not regret it. This is, of course, the necessary knowledge," said the participant of the project.In addition to the above-mentioned JOLTAP program, there are also free short-term courses that train qualified workers for trade, construction and services such as seamstress, cashier. The modular "Chance for All" points, located in crowded places, also provide citizens with information about housing programs, business grants, social assistance and employment.It is worth noting that the short-term JOLTAP training program is available for Astana residents aged 18 to 50 years. After the training, the participants receive a certificate.And graduate candidates will be advertised for free on the Telegram bot JUMYS TAP. For more information, please call the call center: +7 (707) 221 31-31.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/903991

On December 18, at 8 p.m., New Year's trees will be lit simultaneously in six districts of Astana. A lot of entertainment is expected at all locations: ice rinks, slides, mafas (small architectural forms), photo zones and much more, according to the official website of the capital's akimat.On this day, the lights of more than 30 festive Christmas trees will be lit in six districts of the capital, every resident and guests of the capital will be able to plunge into the festive atmosphere.In the Almaty and Saraishyk districts, Christmas trees will be lit in seven cozy locations. A grandiose 25-meter Christmas tree will be installed on the square of the Kazakh Eli monument, the territory of the square is a fabulous magical land, residents and guests can take photos against the background of light decorations.The 20-meter Christmas tree at the theorium of the Palace of Schoolchildren on Tauelsizdyk Avenue will become a center of attraction for young residents of the district, offering a variety of entertainment and festive events.: an ice rink, a slide, a fabulous fireplace, a photo zone with a Nutcracker and Gnomes.A 17-meter Christmas tree will be lit on this day on the territory of the Sana Sport sports complex with a slide and cheerful cubs. New Year's 17-meter Christmas trees will also be installed along Koshkarbayev Avenue 80/1, in Alma Park along Ryskulbekov Street, near Astana Music Hall (jug).A 17-meter Christmas tree and small architectural forms (deer, wolves, hare and bear) will be installed at the Nurly Zhol railway station.In the Baikonur area, five magnificent Christmas trees will decorate the following places:The territory of the Zhastar Palace will be an ideal place for festive events and family outings. An 18-meter Christmas tree will light up on the territory, an ice rink and slide will work, residents and guests can take festive photos near the light figures.K. Ataturk Park on Zh. Tashenov Street will turn into a winter fairy tale with lots of lights and decorative elements, a 20-meter Christmas tree will shine on the territory, an ice rink, a slide will work and fabulous small architectural forms in the form of New Year's characters will be installed.In the residential areas of Ondiris (the intersection of Akbidai and Kemengeruly streets) and Kirpichny (the intersection of Chekhoev and Zholymbetskaya streets), the Koyandy country estate, everyone can enjoy the beauty of 8-meter Christmas trees and a cozy atmosphere, go skating. In addition, two five-meter cone-shaped Christmas trees will be located in the area at Kenshiler 5 and Dosmukhameduli 6.There is also a large-scale New Year's decoration in the Nur area, New Year trees will be lit in 9 locations.A 25-meter main Christmas tree will be installed in the parking lot of the Astana Arena stadium, where a festive program and New Year's entertainment will be held: ice rinks, slides and photo zones.A 290-meter-long linear skating rink is flooded in the Central Park, you can ride down the slides, you can take pictures in the photo zones: Santa Claus's sleigh and a fireplace with gifts. A 22-meter Christmas tree has been installed at the Main Entrance, which will also shine with lights on December 18.Various small architectural forms and photo zones have been installed in the park of the Green Quarter residential complex near the pond, and a 7-meter-high Christmas tree has been installed.An ice rink and snow slides have opened in Aigirzhal Square in the Urker residential area. A Christmas tree decorates the space.On this day, Christmas trees from 7 to 14 meters high will also sparkle near the shopping and entertainment centers "Saryarka", "Keruen City", "Asia Park", "Khan Shatyr" and CSO "Island".At the intersection of Syganak and Ch streets. Aitmatov was equipped with slides, an 8-meter Christmas tree and themed small architectural forms were installed.Six Christmas trees of different heights from 3 to 18 meters will shine in the Saryarka area. Residents and guests of the area will find ice slides, ice rinks and atmospheric photo zones. A live spruce tree with a height of 13 meters will decorate the city Square. An ice rink with an area of 600 square meters, an ice slide and photo zones, shining figures of deer and bears have been prepared here.On the territory of the park at 43 Bogenbai Batyr Avenue, a 500-square-meter skating rink has been organized, and a Christmas tree has been installed. Glowing balloons and a sleigh with gifts create the atmosphere of a winter holiday.In the Koktal Park, slides, an ice rink and a festive area with an 18-meter Christmas tree will be open for family leisure.On the embankment of the Yesil River, a large skating rink is open on the ice of the river, 8 slides of different difficulty levels are installed. An 8-meter-high Christmas tree will be installed on the territory.The square near the Naz Theater will turn into a cultural space with a 3-meter festive fir tree and themed photo zones.A live 8-meter-high Christmas tree is decorated along 22 Yubileynaya Street. In the residential area of Agrogorodok, at the intersection of Okzhetpes-Herzen streets, there is a slide, an ice rink and bright photo zones for having fun.Festive Christmas trees will be installed in four key locations in the Yesil district.A 23-meter Christmas tree will appear on the territory of the Expo, an ice rink and slides will be opened, residents and guests of the capital can take photos against the background of small architectural forms.A festive Christmas tree will be installed on the round square along Kabanbai Batyr Avenue, and New Year's lighting will also be done on the territory.A 23-meter Christmas tree will appear in the Botanical Garden, the territory will be decorated with lighting decorations.Small architectural forms and New Year's installations will decorate popular locations: around the Baiterek Monument, on Nur Zhol Boulevard, Mangilik El Avenue, in Linear Park, in Ulytau Square.A 10-meter Christmas tree will light up in the Prigorodny residential area, an ice rink will work, and small architectural forms in the form of bears and stars will appear.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/904038

The construction of a new polyclinic is being completed in the district center of the Ualikhanov district in the village of Kiskenekol. During a working trip to the Ualikhanov district, Akim of North Kazakhstan Gauez Nurmukhambetov checked the final work. This is an important event for the villagers of the remote area. "Previously, the clinic was located in an old building that was built half a century ago. Medical services were provided in cramped conditions. Comfortable conditions have been created in the new polyclinic for 11 thousand attached residents. Modern equipment has been installed - digital X-ray, mammograph, ultrasound of expert class and other devices," the head of the region wrote on social networks. Also during the trip, the akim of the region visited social facilities, district enterprises, a flour mill, held a meeting with local farmers, and inspected the construction of an indoor swimming pool. Gauez Nurmukhambetov visited the family of Rauan Shalkarov, who moved to our region under the Enbek program. The newly arrived family purchased a house in the village of Kiskenekol. And businesswoman Zauresh Sanieva took advantage of the Auyl Amanaty state program and opened a family cafe in the district center. At the meeting with the residents of the district, they discussed the results of the year and outlined plans for 2025. The head of the region also visited the remote village of Kulykol, where he got acquainted with the work of agricultural enterprises, checked the readiness of the protective rampart around the village, met with villagers who voiced their problems and wishes, all issues were taken under control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/903728

Akim of North Kazakhstan Region Gauez Nurmukhambetov made a working trip to Akzhar district, aimed at studying the state of infrastructure and discussing the prospects for the development of the district.The head of the region heard a report on the repair of the national highway from the village of Dauit to Kiskenekol, which is of key importance for improving the transport infrastructure of Akzhar and Ualikhan districts. The project will continue next year. In total, 8 projects of the road industry have been implemented in the district, 7 projects are ongoing.Gauez Nurmukhambetov also visited the FOC in the district center, met with the agrarians of the district at the grain receiving point. In Talshyk, Manshuk Seitova has opened a roadside complex that employs 11 people. Two orphans, pupils of the youth home, are also employed here, meals and accommodation are provided for them. A breeding reproducer of the Ersaldy farm, a mini-bakery of Danyarov LLP and a mini-market of Anelya IP are successfully operating in Voskhodskoye village. A medical center was built for the villagers as part of the national project "Modernization of rural healthcare", and the cultural center was also overhauled.Positive changes are also taking place in the village of Gorkovskoye. Akniet Agro & K LLP shows an example of a socially responsible business. The farm has built 18 houses for the villagers. The secondary school was renovated at the expense of the budget, and a village club was also built. A meeting was held with the residents of the district, during the dialogue, pressing issues and ways to solve them were discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/903792

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Akim of Karaganda region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev will meet with residents of Sarani. The meeting with the population will take place on December 18, 2024 at 15:00 in the Sarani Cultural Center.A working group has been set up to collect questions and suggestions from the public. You can leave your requests by phone (8-72137) 7-40-16 on weekdays from 09:00 to 18:30 (with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:30) or send by e-mail: sar_apparat@krg.gov.kz .Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/903509

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In the Karaganda region, in the Osakarovka area, masts with wind turbines are already visible. The first wind farm in the region is being built by Giberborey. Its capacity will be 150 MW. At first, it took time to choose a suitable site where strong winds blow all year round. This year, the construction of a green energy facility began, and it is planned to be commissioned in 2025. There may be more of them in the future: two more wind farm projects are under development.Azamat Taizhanov, First Deputy Akim of the Karaganda region, told the YouTube channel "Where the Akimat is looking" about the development of the potential of renewable energy sources.Five installations are already generating clean energy in the region. Wind power plants will be added to the existing solar power plants.– A project for the construction of a 150 MW wind farm is being implemented in the Osakarovsky district. Completion is planned for 2025. After commissioning, 20 new jobs will be created for the maintenance of the installation. There are plans to build a 500 MW wind farm in Temirtau and a 200 MW wind farm in Karkaralinsky district. The projects are under development," Azamat Tayzhanov said. – Each investor takes measurements before the project is implemented. That is, it takes a year or two for research. Only then does he start work.The first deputy governor of the region answered questions concerning energy and housing and communal services in general.To reduce infrastructure wear, networks are being upgraded and new ones are being built. This year, 17 projects have been implemented to improve heat supply, and 40 to improve water supply.– Next year, this pace will not decrease. On behalf of the President of the country, a national project "Modernization of the energy and utility sectors" has been developed. The goal is to reduce the depreciation of existing assets by up to 40% by 2030. There is a lot of work to be done in this direction," Azamat Taizhanov said.This year, the third heat sink was put into operation in Karaganda. According to the deputy governor of the region, this will provide stable heat for the next 5-7 years to the southeastern part of the city, including new buildings. There is enough capacity to heat about 20 thousand new apartments.Meanwhile, housing construction is growing in the region. By the end of this year, 500 thousand square meters will be commissioned, which means that the load on the network is increasing. A number of energy source modernization projects are planned for additional capacities. As part of the investment agreements, by 2028, the companies have committed to the construction of two new boilers and four turbines at three stations – TPP-3 of Karaganda, Balkhashskaya TPP and Toparskaya GRES. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/903601

Artem Antropov from Karaganda became the world champion in weightlifting. In the weight category up to 102 kg, he showed an impressive result in the combined total of 400 kg (170 kg in the snatch and 230 kg in the clean and jerk).The international championship was held in Manama (Bahrain). For 24-year-old Artem Antropov, this triumph was especially important, as he returned to the international stage after a 16-month suspension due to a very dubious doping scandal that deprived the athlete of the opportunity to compete at the Olympics in Paris.In a tense fight, Antropov beat Qatari Fares Elbach, who scored 399 kg (174+225), and Spaniard Marcos Ruiz, who finished the competition with a total of 395 kg (183+212).Ivan Snegurov trains the athlete.But a young MMA fighter from Karaganda, Egor Zheltov, became the Asian champion for the second time. The junior national team of Kazakhstan took part in the continental championship, which was also held in Manama (Bahrain). In the final match, the champion of Asia 2023, Kazakhstan 2022-2024, the winner of the World Championship 2023 Egor Zheltov defeated a fighter from Tajikistan. In the age group of 16-17 years, the Kazakhstan team took the first team place.Dmitry Ermolaev trains a promising fighter.According to the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda regionPhoto Olympic.kz Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/903696

The "sign of independence" was presented in the library of N. V.Gogol in Karaganda. Its author is the head of the Republican Qazaq club Nurzhan Sershauly.The "Independence Badge" was developed based on the previously developed "independence ribbon". It was presented in 2020 in honor of the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence.- The main purpose of creating this sign is to popularize the history of Kazakhstan among young people, as well as to foster respect for national culture and traditions. Also, to tell the youth about the main historical events and figures who played an important role in the formation of the Kazakh statehood. This sign not only introduces the younger generation to the rich heritage of our country, but also contributes to the formation of a sense of patriotism," Nurzhan Sershauly believes.The "Sign of Independence" is made in gold color and includes seven prominent historical figures and eight important historical dates. The central element of the sign is a map of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the inscription QAZAQSTAN. This means the territorial integrity and unity of the country. The sign also depicts the Buril Bayrak of the Turkic Khaganate, the Golden Man, Mide Kagan, Kerey and Zhanibek, Abylai and Kenesary, the representative of the Alash movement Alikhan Bokeikhan and the 1991 declaration of independence.The "Sign of Independence" was highly appreciated by historians and experts. Among them is the author of the coat of arms of Kazakhstan, Zhandarbek Malibekov.In the future, it is planned to issue a coin based on the "sign of independence".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/903851

Shakhtinskaya CHPP is preparing to celebrate its 60th anniversary. This year, extensive work has been carried out to prepare the energy source for the heating season.Major repairs covered the main and auxiliary equipment. Much attention has been paid to boiler installations, on which the quality of the heat supplied to the city depends.Akim of Karaganda region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev visited the Shakhtinsk thermal power plant. The head of the region was informed that the heating season is proceeding normally. We also discussed the work plan for the future.– There are currently two boilers and two turbines in operation, as well as four main boilers. All equipment is operating normally. The temperature parameters are observed. There are no problems," informed Abylai Seyduali, Technical Director of Shakhtinskteploenergo LLP.The station has a standard fuel reserve. This season, the supplier has been changed: coal comes from the Molodezhny mine.New equipment was purchased for the needs of the station: a bulldozer, mini-loaders, a car for heating networks, etc.The heat supply pipes were also prepared for the winter. This summer, more than 4 km of networks were replaced in Shakhtinsk. We started restoring thermal insulation. Mayor of the city Murat Kydyrganbekov said that about 4 km of pipes have already been insulated, and another kilometer will be completed by the end of the year. There are plans to continue work on thermal insulation next year.Ermaganbet Bulekpayev noted that the preparatory work is showing its results. He instructed not to slow down the pace next year in order to provide residents with stable, high-quality heat supply. It is necessary to start preparing for the next repair campaign in a timely manner, the governor of the region emphasized.The head of the region was also informed about the passage of the heating season in the village of Shahan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/903970

The Department of Emergency Situations of the Karaganda region received 15 units of new equipment.The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan continues to update emergency rescue equipment to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency response.Karaganda rescuers received five fire extinguishing vehicles, a Toyota Hilux SUV for the dog training service, and two Trekol Vega snowmobiles for operation in extreme climatic and natural conditions.as well as a Marlin rescue boat with a trailer and an echo sounder for underwater search operations. As well as 166 sets of combat clothing and a compressor for charging air."These measures will significantly increase the effectiveness of emergency response, accelerate rescue operations and ensure the safety of citizens in any conditions," the press service of the Emergency Department of the Karaganda region noted.According to the press service of the emergency department of the Karaganda region. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/903972

The lights on the 20-meter-high main Christmas tree of Karaganda will be lit this Saturday, December 21, at 17:00. According to tradition, it will be installed on Independence Square.At 17:30, a concert of creative teams and fireworks will be held here for the citizens and guests of the regional center.On the same day, at 18:00, a New Year's tree will be lit in the Central Park of Culture and Recreation, and a linear skating rink will be opened.At 18:30, everyone is invited to the main park stage, where a festive concert will be held.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/904028

Amir Omarkhanov from Karaganda became the winner of the prestigious ITF Juniors J500 Orange Bowl doubles tournament. Today, the athlete from Karaganda is considered the first racket of Kazakhstan under the age of 18.In the final of the competition, Omarkhanov, paired with Russian Timofey Deripaska, won a strong-willed victory over the duo of Henri Bernaud (Switzerland) and Denis Petak (Czech Republic) with an account 3:6, 6:1, 10:1.The Orange Bowl is held annually in Plantation (Florida, USA). The tournament is considered an unofficial World Junior Championship. Matches are played on outdoor courts, the surface is green ground.According to the press service of the Tennis Federation of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/904041

The Youth Resource Center of Karaganda and the public association "Citizens of Kazakhstan" within the framework of the Message of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the people of Kazakhstan continue the implementation of the Salauatty omir saltyn tainda project. Its purpose is not only to inform young people about the risks of using drugs, tobacco and alcohol, but also to motivate them to choose a healthy lifestyle.So, activists of the Youth Resource Center and the public association organized a meeting with students of school No. 48. The students were able to communicate with leading experts in the field of drug addiction, tobacco smoking and alcoholism prevention and received advice and recommendations.Gulmira Otynshina, Master of Pedagogy and Psychology, practicing psychologist, supervisor and head of the Senim Center for Rational Psychology, focused students' attention on the psycho-emotional aspects of bad habits, the influence of external factors and ways to overcome environmental pressure. Elena Shikhatova, a specialist at the Mental Health Center of the Regional Narcological Dispensary, spoke in detail about the negative effects of substance use on health.The meeting was held in an interactive form: students participated in discussions, asked questions, shared opinions and received feedback from experts. Each participant was able to find something useful for themselves.Zhamina Urpatshayeva, a psychologist at the Mental Health Center of the Regional Narcological Dispensary, also met with students of the Karaganda Higher Humanitarian College.The Salauatty ómir saltyn tânda project covers more and more educational institutions in Karaganda. The organizers plan to hold trainings, lectures, interactive meetings and sports events aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/904088

A meeting with the population was held in Aktobe, during which Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Kairat Torebayev discussed with the heads of export-oriented enterprises, as well as with representatives of financial institutions and businesses, including members of the Atameken Branch Councils, key issues of entrepreneurship development and support for small and medium-sized businesses in the region.Kairat Torebayev cited current statistics, according to which trade is important for the economy. It ranks first in the structure of employment (1.5 million people), second in the structure of GDP (18.2%) and leads in the number of business entities (782 thousand)."The government is trying to stimulate the development of domestic trade. It is very important to form a modern trading infrastructure, modernize markets and develop e-commerce," said Kairat Torebayev.During the meeting, Kairat Torebayev stressed that one of the priorities of the Ministry is the development of exports of Kazakh products to international markets. Today, exports of domestic products cover a number of countries, where the UAE, Qatar, Vietnam, China and Iran are promising destinations for Kazakhstani exporters.The Vice Minister spoke about the system of measures to support exporters of non-primary goods and services from two specialized companies — KazTrade and KazakhExport. The Ministry of Trade and Integration has identified operators for the development and promotion of exports. Kazakh exporters can use insurance and financial support measures through the Export Credit Agency. Service support for exporters is focused on the QazTrade base, including reimbursement of part of the costs of transportation and marketing expenses, as well as participation in exhibitions and forums abroad. The export acceleration program helps business representatives to enter new sales markets.— It is very important to note the efforts of the state to protect its foreign economic interests. This justifies the investment. The effect of each tenge of direct costs for non-financial export support is 500 tenge of export revenue," the Vice Minister cited interesting figures.During the meeting, entrepreneurs raised the issue of strengthening control over imported dairy products imported to the Republic of Kazakhstan from neighboring countries. There was also a question about exports to China. Entrepreneurs were interested in speeding up the procedure for inclusion in the Chinese register of exporters. The Vice Minister noted that this process is very long and can take up to one year. They also asked about the supply of ARBZ rail and block products to Afghanistan, where the elements of interaction and compliance with agreements are only getting better. Kairat Torebayev promised to raise this issue with his Afghan partners.At the end of the meeting, the Vice Minister held a reception for citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/904337

In accordance with the Address of the Head of State to the People of Kazakhstan dated September 1, 2023 "The Economic Course of Fair Kazakhstan", the Ministry of Trade and Integration has begun implementing measures to protect the domestic market and support domestic producers. As part of this assignment, the Sapaly Onim social project was launched, aimed at protecting consumers' rights from low-quality products through the implementation of a public control tool. Bulat Tanabergenov, Acting Chairman of the MIT Consumer Protection Committee, announced this on the CCS site."We believe that the identification of low-quality products will protect consumers, identify unscrupulous manufacturers and support honest ones, create an incentive for the production and sale of high-quality products. According to the results of 11 months of this year, in all regions, public organizations selected more than 2 thousand items of products, of which 1,423 types, or 71%, violations were detected. The main share of violations was revealed in terms of labeling requirements – the lack of information about the product, its composition, and in the official language," the speaker noted. 228, or 16% – violations of sanitary and epidemiological requirements (this is a discrepancy in composition, sale of expired goods, lack of relevant documents).For the violations identified, appropriate measures of administrative responsibility of business entities were taken, as well as declarations of conformity of products were canceled and suspended until violations were eliminated. Bulat Tanabergenov also focused on legal reforms. At the sixth meeting of the National Council of Public Trust, the Head of State set the task of improving legislation on consumer protection. In order to implement this instruction, as well as taking into account the results of the analysis and monitoring of received appeals from citizens, responses and suggestions from public institutions and negative indicators of sociological research, the Ministry has developed draft laws aimed at building an effective and comprehensive system of consumer protection. On September 4, the draft laws were approved by the deputies of the Mazhilis of Parliament in the first reading. First, it is suggested that the consumer be given a choice on how to protect their rights. Settle the dispute in a pre-trial order, or directly file a lawsuit in court, or contact a government agency to bring an unscrupulous business entity to justice.Secondly, the draft law proposes to enhance the role of public institutions for consumer protection, including through the introduction of an Ombudsman in this area. Additionally, public consumer associations will be given the right to select samples of goods and purchase services (works) as part of public monitoring of the domestic market.Thirdly, it is proposed to extend the basic principles of consumer protection to the spheres of housing and communal services, communications, tourism, culture, trade, transport and other services, except financial, for comprehensive consumer protection in all spheres of human activity, which will also strengthen the intersectoral coordination of government agencies. In addition, at the stage of developing industry regulations, they will be subject to analysis by the Ministry for compliance with the requirements of the Law on Consumer Protection.Fourthly, it is proposed to introduce civil liability of an entrepreneur, imposed in the form of a fine by the court in favor of a consumer whose rights were violated and not resolved at the pre-trial stage when contacting entrepreneurs.Fifth, e-commerce will occupy a special section. The results of sociological research, as well as the increase in the number of complaints, are of particular concern. In Kazakhstan, goods and services are currently sold through online stores of retail chains, electronic trading platforms, marketplaces, and online ad services."At the same time, both domestic and foreign companies operate in the e-commerce market. According to the results of 11 months of this year, out of 56 thousand consumer requests, about 13 thousand (23%) were received via e-commerce. Last year – 9 thousand requests. Consumers mostly complain about the lack of information about the product and the seller; the inconsistency of the product offered with the description; the refusal of Internet sites to return the product and money. According to the existing problems, operational channels of interaction have been created in the form of e-mail, whatsapp chats, including with representatives of Wildberries, Caspian, OZONE," the speaker said. Within the framework of the current Law on Consumer Protection, the requirements for an offline seller also apply to online sellers. However, they are not always respected, especially by sellers trading on electronic trading platforms. Therefore, the draft law proposes to oblige the owners of electronic trading platforms to conclude contracts with entrepreneurs to ensure their compliance with the requirements of consumer protection legislation. Failure to comply will entail not only appropriate liability for the unscrupulous seller, but also the loss of the opportunity to trade on the electronic platform.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/904349

Helen Clark, Chairman of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), visited Kazakhstan to discuss how the EITI standard can help achieve national priorities in natural resource management.On the eve of the meeting with the Head of State, Helen Clark held talks with the Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Sharlapayev. The discussion was attended by deputies of the Mazhilis, representatives of the Ministries of Energy and Finance, as well as civil society, the Association of Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises (AGMP) and Kazenergy.MPs Sergey Ponomarev and Yerlan Barlybayev stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of natural resources, expressing support for the EITI initiative.The meeting participants discussed the results of Kazakhstan's validation, plans for the preparation of the EITI National Report for 2022, and further steps in cooperation. The implementation of EITI standards opens up new opportunities to increase trust in the governance of the extractive sector and enhance data transparency.Helen Clark's visit highlights the importance of a transparent and responsible approach to natural resource management that meets both national and international standards.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/900378

Construction of the mine began in 1978 on the basis of the Almaz-Zhemchuzhina, Millionnoye, Pervomayskoye and No. 21 deposits. Previously, the mine was called "Central". In 1999, the first stage of the mine's first start-up complex with a capacity of 100,000 tons of ore per year was commissioned. In 2001, the full capacity of the first stage was commissioned for 2 million tons of ore per year. In connection with the anniversary of the Republic of Kazakhstan, it was renamed the 10th Anniversary of Independence of Kazakhstan mine.The construction of the second stage is currently being completed. The unique facility includes two deposits, as well as six underground horizons, one of which, minus 480, is considered one of the deepest in the world. There is also the deepest mine shaft in Kazakhstan – more than a kilometer underground. The design capacity of modern production exceeds 7 million tons of ore per year. New, high-performance mining systems using the most advanced self-propelled machinery will be used for ore mining. High technical equipment will significantly reduce manual labor and increase the productivity of each miner, and an intelligent underground positioning system for determining the location of personnel and equipment will ensure their safety.The launch of a new mine is strategically important not only for the stable operation of ferroalloy plants, but also for the single-industry town of Khromtau, where DGOC is a city-forming enterprise. 1,000 jobs will be created. ERG is investing 1,031 billion tenge in the construction of the mine. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/901448

Chairman of the Committee of Geology of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Akbarov made a presentation at a briefing at the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Yerlan Galiyev, Chairman of the Management Board of JSC National Geological Survey, also took part in the briefing.Geological surveys are a strategic area that ensures the development of mineral resources, which are uniquely diverse and in high demand on foreign and domestic markets."To date, the state balance sheet in Kazakhstan has accounted for 987 deposits of solid minerals, 355 deposits of hydrocarbons, 3,666 deposits of common minerals and about 4,540 deposits of groundwater," Yerlan Akbarov stressed.According to the results of the state examination of reports on the results of geological exploration, an increase in reserves for a number of minerals of significant value has been confirmed.According to the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Subsoil and Subsoil Use", from January 1, 2024, Kazakhstan has implemented a full transition to KAZRC (CRIRSCO) international reporting standards for solid minerals, which plays an important role in increasing the inflow of investments into the geological and mining industries of Kazakhstan. Every year, at the expense of the state budget, regional work is carried out on the state geological survey of the subsurface on a scale of 1:200,000. These works are aimed at achieving coverage of the geological and geophysical study of the territory of Kazakhstan up to 2.2 million square kilometers by the end of 2026 as part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State in the Address to the People of Kazakhstan dated 2023.To date, the geological and geophysical survey is 1,255.6 thousand square kilometers, by the end of this year it is planned to increase this figure to 2014.4 thousand square kilometers, in 2025 the coverage area will be 2,038.2 thousand square kilometers. The total amount of financing for this type of work for 3 years is more than 20 billion tenge.There are significant prospects for new discoveries of hydrocarbon deposits in Kazakhstan. Currently, geologists have identified 15 sedimentary basins with estimated conventional fuel resources of about 76 billion tons. Today, the entire volume of oil and gas production accounts for 5 developed basins, of which the Caspian basin is considered the largest, accounting for about 80% of the country's resource base. At the same time, 5 additional poorly studied sedimentary basins have significant prospects: the North Turgai, Aral, Syrdarya, Shuarysui and Irtysh sedimentary basins. The unrealized hydrocarbon potential of these basins remains quite significant.At the same time, in order to ensure environmental sustainability, approaches to studying the subsurface are being significantly revised today. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/901668