New amendments to the country's tax legislation were proposed at a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said that it is proposed to increase the VAT rate from 12% to 16% with differentiation by sector, reform special tax regimes, and reduce the threshold for mandatory VAT registration from 80 million tenge to 15 million tenge. A 10% reduced rate is also proposed for the healthcare sector. Legal entities producing agricultural goods used to pay 30% of the VAT due to the budget. Now they will not pay it.From today, six working groups will begin their work to discuss the Government's initiatives with the business community in the regions. Currently, the groups are traveling to the regions and holding meetings with businesses in local areas. Amendments to the draft of the new Tax Code are planned to be submitted to the Majilis by February 20 of this year. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/935853

In order to reduce the incidence of viral hepatitis in Kazakhstan, it is planned to conduct comprehensive screening for hepatitis B and C among people over 18 years of age.The results of the implementation of the pilot program for the early detection of infection with viral hepatitis B and C, as well as further steps to implement measures to reduce the incidence in the country, were discussed during a meeting between the Minister of Health, Akmaral Alnazarova, and the Director of the Center for Disease Analysis Foundation (CDAF), Dr. Homi Razavi.One of the main and most important goals of the WHO program to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030 is their timely diagnosis.Since viral hepatitis B and C are mainly latent (asymptomatic), in 65% of cases they end with the development of cirrhosis or liver cancer, which in turn leads to death and disability of the infected population. Therefore, it is important to ensure early detection and treatment of carriers of the infection, as they are a source of viral hepatitis for those around them.According to the results of the pilot program, a decision was made in Kazakhstan to begin general screening for viral hepatitis B and C among people over 18 years old with the help of effective diagnostic solutions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/935924

Today, a new cardiac surgery department was opened in Shymkent on the basis of the Children's City Clinical Hospital.Given the large number of children in the city, the opening of the department will reduce the waiting time for operations and increase the availability of care for children with complex diagnoses from nearby regions.Today, 500 thousand children live in Shymkent, of which 1,400 are registered with the dispensary with heart defects. This year, 67 children underwent surgery, 43 children need urgent surgical correction.The Ministry of Health approved the "Roadmap for Improving Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Care for 2024-2026", aimed at training qualified specialists, opening new departments, and developing clinical protocols in 2024. We must strive for every child who needs heart surgery or other types of medical care to receive it in a timely and full manner,” noted Minister of Health Akmaral Alnazarova in her welcoming speech to the participants of the International Conference on Cardiac Surgery and Related Services, which opened today in Shymkent.It is planned to create interregional pediatric cardiac surgery centers on the basis of the Aktobe and Turkestan regional children's hospitals. Today, pediatric cardiac surgery is provided in 10 departments of 6 regions of the country, and at the regional level in the Aktobe, Turkestan and Karaganda regional children's hospitals.Kazakhstan is the only country in Central Asia where cardiac surgery is performed from birth. In 2024, 2,474 operations were performed in the republic, including 317 on newborns. Half of all operations are for children under one year old.By introducing advanced technologies, including the creation of a pulmonary artery neovalve from the right atrial appendage, our specialists are successfully solving the most difficult cases, such as tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary atresia. This year, 23 such operations were performed.Specialists from the Republic of Belarus, Uzbekistan, the Russian Federation, Kyrgyzstan, scientific and republican centers, and practicing doctors will participate in the work of the international conference.A master class will be held as part of the forum on the basis of the city children's clinical hospital, where today, after training human resources and purchasing medical equipment and medical products, a cardiac surgery department with its own cardioresuscitation and operating block will be opened.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/935985

In 2024, 115 sports facilities were put into operation in Zhambyl region. Among them, there are 9 physical education and health complexes, 3 sports complexes and 103 sports grounds. This was announced at the staff meeting chaired by the akim of Zhambyl region, Yerbol Karashukeyev.The meeting discussed the work done in the field of sports and future goals and objectives.According to the head of the Department of Physical Education and Sports, Yernar Ibraimov, in 2024, the construction of 15 physical education and health complexes was carried out. 9 of them were put into operation, and the remaining 6 sports facilities will be handed over this year.In addition, 103 sports grounds were put into operation in the city of Taraz and districts. Sports complexes were opened in 3 rural settlements at the expense of sponsors.As a result, the level of provision of the population of the region with sports infrastructure amounted to 68.3 percent.In total, there are 2,353 sports facilities in the region.This year, the construction of 8 new sports complexes is expected to gain momentum.Last year, 15.8 billion tenge was allocated for sports expenses, while this year 17.6 billion tenge is planned.This year, 460.9 million tenge will be allocated for the development of mass sports. tenge is spent.Today, 1,195 coaches are working regularly with 28,872 athletes.6,871 children (aged 5-17) in 18 sports participate in sports sections free of charge.In order to give a new impetus to the development of mass sports, to get the population fit and to engage in sports systematically, 285 sports instructors work in the region.As a result of 2024, 4,034 sports events were organized, covering 363 thousand Zhambyl residents.503 thousand people or 41.2 percent of the region's population are engaged in sports systematically.1,797 athletes of the region won medals (gold - 658, silver - 570, bronze - 569).At the XXXIII Summer Olympic Games in Paris, Eldos Smetov became the champion in judo, while at the XVII Summer At the Paralympic Games, Nurdaulet Zhumagali won a silver medal in para swimming.At the V World Nomad Games, 17 Zhambyl athletes defended the honor of the country in eight sports. As a result, 7 gold, 7 silver, and 4 bronze medals were won.Also, in his report, the head of the department extensively touched upon the issues of supporting athletes and coaches, achieving high results in flag competitions, increasing competitiveness, developing Olympic and national sports, and rational use of budget funds.The regional akim paid attention to the development of mass sports and instructed to intensify work to further increase the number of people involved in sports and the level of provision of the population with sports infrastructure. Sports facilities should be convenient and accessible to the population.Erbol Karashukeyev paid special attention to the condition of sports facilities in the region. He instructed the Department of Physical Culture and Sports to systematically study the existing and under-construction sports facilities, to eliminate the identified shortcomings, and to immediately strengthen preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to be held in 2028.During the meeting, reports were heard from the akims of Taraz and the district on the development of the sports sector.The implementation of the instructions given by the regional akim during a meeting with the people of Shu district and a personal reception was also reviewed.- I instruct to strictly monitor the issues raised by the people and consider ways to solve them, - the regional akim concluded the meeting.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/935998

In the Enbekshi district, the facilities of persons who illegally occupied land plots and did not return temporarily seized state land in a timely manner were demolished.Construction facilities built without the consent of the competent state bodies and along the road create inconvenience for city residents. Therefore, illegal facilities are currently being demolished en masse.We call on city residents to respect property rights and comply with the law when using land plots. Seizing land plots for business not only violates the law, but also threatens environmental safety, social order, and regional development.We call on all entrepreneurs to conduct their activities honestly, responsibly, and within the law, respect the rights of other people, and ensure the sustainable development of business and society.It was not taken into account that it is necessary to obtain the necessary permits and agreements for land use.Press service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/935917

IX Asian Winter Games, Harbin (China)The Kazakh national team won its second gold medal!The men's freestyle acrobatics team became champions in the team competition. Sherzod Khashirbayev and Roman Ivanov defended the honor of the country in this competition.Sherzod Khashirbayev, an athlete from Shymkent, scored 97.92 points in the duet, achieving a historic result.This was the first gold medal in the history of freestyle acrobatics for Kazakhstan among men!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/935922

Dear residents of Shymkent! The day of receiving citizens by the mayor of the city, Gabit Syzdykbekov, will be held. Reception is carried out according to a specially written list of residents who come to the front office of the akimat. Citizens can also express their suggestions and requests to the heads of departments or their deputies and district akims or their deputies on the 1st floor of the akimat building. Address: Nazarbayev Avenue, No. 10 Date: 12.02.2025 face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Time: 11:00 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/935925

Dear city residents and media representatives!We invite you to join the live broadcast of the meeting dedicated to the socio-economic development of Kostanay. The meeting will consider key projects, plans and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of residents.📅 Date: February 11⏰ Time: 11:30📍 Live broadcast link: YouTube LiveStay informed about important decisions and contribute to the development of your hometown!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/935259

Kostanai is a leader in the economy of the region and is rapidly developing in the direction of improving the quality of life. The city is systematically carrying out work on housing construction, infrastructure modernization, improvement, development of the transport system and digitalization.Economic development and employmentKostanai is the leader of the regional economy, providing 57% of the regional industry. 50% of the region's small and medium-sized businesses are concentrated here, which has a positive impact on the development of entrepreneurship and employment.According to the results of 2024, 6.7 thousand new jobs were created, 88% of which were permanent. The city's budget for 2025 amounted to 154.1 billion tenge, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year. These funds will be used to further develop urban infrastructure, support businesses, and implement social programs.Housing construction and improvementIn 2024, 332 thousand square meters of housing were commissioned in Kostanay, and more than 4 thousand families received new housing. 67% of housing built in the region belongs to the city of Kostanay.Special attention is being paid to the architectural appearance and comfort of the city. Expansion of roads and an increase in parking spaces are being considered in new districts. In 2024, it is planned to overhaul the facades of 40 multi-storey residential buildings.Improvement of public spaces continues. Triathlon Park, Chagala Embankment, Central Park are being renovated. Improvement work is underway in the territories of the Railway Station, Agricultural Institute (SHI), and the Central Stadium. In addition, a new park will be built in the Kunai microdistrict.Infrastructure and transport systemIn 2024, 6 billion tenge was allocated for road repair work, which is 30% more than last year. 66 streets with a total length of 40 kilometers will be repaired. This year, the reconstruction of Syanov Street has been completed, and Narimanov, Frolov and Baimagambetov streets are planned to be repaired.Public transport modernization continues:• In recent years, 113 new buses have been purchased and another 28 buses have been leased.• 71% are new buses up to 7 years old.• All buses are equipped with electronic ticketing and GPS trackers.• 82% have ramps for disabled citizens.In order to improve the conditions for waiting for transport for city residents, 26 new bus stop pavilions were installed in 2023, including 11 bus stops. In 2024, another 35 new stops will be installed, including 3 in 2024.Social sphereThe educational infrastructure in Kostanay is expanding. 2 new schools have been opened in the Aeroport and Bereke microdistricts. By the end of 2024, 2 more schools will be opened, providing an additional 1,880 educational places.Over the past two years, 5 kindergartens have been launched in the city, increasing access to preschool educational institutions.New facilities are being built in the field of physical education and sports. A sports and recreation complex with running tracks and a square has been opened in the Yubileyny microdistrict. Major repairs of the "Labor Reserves" sports complex are nearing completion. In addition, construction of an aqua park and a table tennis center has begun. A project for the construction of a physical education and recreation complex for citizens with disabilities is being developed.DigitalizationExpanding access to the Internet is one of the main priorities. In 2025, together with Beeline Kazakhstan, 10 new communication towers will be installed in densely populated areas. This will allow improving the quality of mobile communications in Bereke, Yubileyny and new residential areas.Work on the development of the 5G network continues. Currently, 26 base stations have been launched in Kostanay, and by the end of 2025 their number will increase to 48.Development prospectsThe socio-economic development of Kostanay is being carried out in a planned manner. Work will continue on economic growth in the city, infrastructure modernization, the formation of a comfortable urban environment, and the introduction of digital technologies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/935961

 This year, it is planned to increase the area sown with agricultural crops in the Zhetysu region to 510.7 thousand hectares. A regional operational headquarters for conducting spring field work is being created and is working. In preparation for the spring sowing, work is underway to prepare seeds, diesel fuel and equipment, - reports the press service of the Zhetysu region akim.According to the regional agricultural department, according to the plan, 247 thousand hectares of land will be plowed in the spring, 127 thousand hectares of pastures will be covered with moisture, 137 thousand hectares of last year's perennial grasses and winter crops will be harrowed, and a total of 374 thousand hectares of summer crops will be sown. The necessary 52.1 thousand tons of seeds of summer agricultural crops have been fully prepared, of which 31.6 thousand tons are grain crops, 9.5 thousand tons are oilseeds, 0.6 thousand tons are fodder crops, and 10.4 thousand tons are potatoes.To date, about 5 thousand tons of mineral fertilizers have been purchased. There are 1.3 thousand tons of mineral fertilizers in warehouses. This year, 2.7 billion roubles will be allocated for fertilizer subsidies. tenge has been allocated. "This year, the area sown with agricultural crops is planned to reach 510.7 thousand hectares. Of these, 295.3 thousand hectares will be sown with grain and leguminous crops, 89.7 thousand hectares with oilseeds, 6.8 thousand hectares with potatoes, 8.9 thousand hectares with vegetable crops, and 97.3 thousand hectares with fodder crops. And taking into account the production capacity of sugar factories, we will sow sugar beet on a total of 12.2 thousand hectares by 2025, which is 1.5 thousand hectares less than last year. In total, we plan to harvest 550.0 thousand tons of sugar beet from this area. "The seeds for the planned sugar beet sowing in the amount of 17.1 thousand sowing units will be provided by the Koksu Sugar Plant and the Zhetysu Social Entrepreneurship Corporation," the department's message says.Currently, repairs are being carried out on agricultural machinery, and to date, 75% of the 20.6 thousand units of machinery participating in spring field work, including tractors, plows, seeders, cultivators, and harrows, have been repaired. It is planned that the repairs will be fully completed by March 15.In this regard, 5.5 thousand tons of diesel fuel have been allocated for spring field work. Work is underway to identify the operator.As part of preparations for the spring sowing, the "Agrarian Credit Corporation" has received applications from 104 farms for 3.0 billion tenge, and to date, 35 farms have been granted loans for 942 million tenge.It should be noted that state services for subsidizing agro-industrial complex entities are carried out in 100 percent electronic format through the state information system for subsidies. For example, last year, 15,183 applications were received and state services were provided through the mentioned portal in the region for 11 types of state services. Similarly, since last year, the "Auyl Amanaty" program has been implemented through the Amanatnesie.kz portal. In 2024, 342 applications for more than 2.6 billion tenge were submitted to this portal.Press service of the akim of Zhetysu region.Photos are from the archive of the press service of the akim of Zhetysu region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/935756

Today, 23 families from socially vulnerable groups and large families in the Zhetysu region enjoyed the joy of new homes. Those on the waiting list were handed the keys to three-room houses in a new residential area of ​​the regional center, the regional akim's press service reports.Among the new homeowners are large and single-parent families, families raising disabled children, disabled people of groups I and II, and pensioners.According to the Taldykorgan city akimat, the construction of housing in the "Zhastar-3" microdistrict has been underway since July last year. Thus, 56 new houses have been built and purchased for those on the waiting list. In addition to the 23 houses whose keys were handed over today, 33 houses will be put into operation by the end of February. The total area of ​​​​each house is 76 square meters. There are three living rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. It is worth noting that by the end of this year, about 150 more houses will be put into operation in this residential area at the expense of private developers. One of the new homeowners is Indira Imanbolova, a mother of many children:- We have been on the waiting list for housing for more than 10 years. The cost of renting a house is not cheap for us, and moving often has its own difficulties. My children especially suffer. Now, we have found our own home, and we are so happy, - says I. Imanbolova, a mother of six children.Meruert Abdykadyrova, who was on the housing waiting list, also found a new home. The mother of the owner of the house did not hide her joy:- My daughter has been looking for a house for at least twelve and a half years. She has six children. Before that, she lived in a rented apartment. Now Meruert, her loved ones and we are all happy that she has a home, - says Kupan Abdykadyrova.Let us recall that earlier, at the beginning of this year, 49 large families in Taldykorgan were given the keys to the houses in the "Bereke" cottage town. In total, 1,283 families were provided with housing in Taldykorgan last year, reducing the waiting list by 8.3%, and this year another 1,483 families will receive housing. The construction of 28 houses with 1,041 apartments and 107 cottages will be completed, and 300 apartments will be purchased for socially vulnerable groups of the population. Thus, in 2023-2025, about 5,000 people on the waiting list will be provided with housing in the regional center. Press service of the akim of Zhetysu region.Photographer: Dmitry ErofeevSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/935574

An exhibition dedicated to the City Day was held at the special boarding school No. 1. Employees of the Karaganda regional museum of local history and lore selected the exposition so that children with visual impairments could get acquainted with each object.At the exhibition at the boarding school No. 1, the children were presented with a collection of objects closely related to the emergence and development of Karaganda: a cast-iron hammer, a miner's helmet, a lump of coal. The exposition included items belonging to Karaganda residents who participated in the Great Patriotic War, as well as household items of the first builders: a hiking cauldron, a kerosene lamp, and many others.The children had access to all the exhibits.Before the exhibition, a ceremony was held to introduce schoolchildren to the history of Karaganda.- After the exhibition, we talked with the children and asked them if they liked it. The children gained new experience and strengthened their knowledge of the history of their native city. We can say that they consolidated what they had learned in history lessons, - said Aitzhamal Ibraeva, deputy director for educational work of special boarding school No. 1.The exhibition "The Magnificent City of the Ark - Karaganda" was organized within the framework of the museum project "Art for All". Its essence is to hold mobile events adapted to the needs and capabilities of different people.The Karaganda Regional Museum of Local Lore held a mobile exhibition dedicated to the City Day at the Yu. Pavlov comprehensive school.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/934798

Karaganda wrestlers won two gold and five bronze medals at the 16th Republican Kazakh wrestling tournament in Kyzylorda dedicated to the memory of Kazhymukan Munaytpasuly. This year, about 200 wrestlers from 12 regions of Kazakhstan participated in the competition.Karaganda residents showed worthy results at a major sporting event. Arnur Komekpay won a gold medal in the 60 kg category.Didar Berkenov became the champion in the 90 kg weight category.- This is the first start of 2025 for our athletes. I consider the results shown to be excellent. There is progress compared to last year's tournament. At that time, we won only two silver medals, - said Bekzat Akhmetbekov, senior coach of the Kazakh wrestling Karaganda region.Five of our wrestlers - Rakhanbek Sidoga, Shyngyz Toleuov, Aday Mubarak, Nurbek Koldasov and Erasyl Kuanysh - won bronze medals.Currently, Karaganda wrestlers are preparing for the Kazakhstan Championship, which will be held in April.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/934879

In the coming years, hockey courts, basketball and volleyball courts, a swimming pool and a hippodrome will be opened in the Bukhar Zhyrau district. This was announced by the district akim Yerlan Kusaiyn during a meeting with the head of the physical culture and sports department Serik Sapiyev and local athletes at the physical culture and health complex in the village of G. Mustafin.A similar complex was also opened in Karakuduk last year, and multifunctional hockey courts were installed in the villages of Umitker and Ushtobe. Mini-football fields appeared in Tortkol and Kushoky, and a gym was renovated in the village of Tsentralny.For four years, 31 projects aimed at developing sports infrastructure have been implemented in the district. Multifunctional hockey courts will be installed in six settlements, basketball and volleyball courts in five, and mini-football fields in four. A 25-meter swimming pool and a 250-seat hippodrome will be built in the district center.As noted by Yerlan Kusai, the lack of indoor sports facilities remains a problematic issue.- To solve this problem, the construction of sports complexes is planned in the villages of Baimyrza and Doskey. In 2026, the construction of a 100-seat physical education and health complex in Kushoky will continue under the “Aul – El besigi” program. It is also planned to reconstruct the central stadium in Botakara, - the district akim reported.Residents with special needs will not be left without attention. This year, 30 people will be able to engage in bocce and athletics within the framework of the state social order.In settlements that currently lack sports infrastructure, yard clubs organized on the basis of the “Arlan” district sports club will be an alternative to regular sports. New clubs will be opened in the villages of Karakuduk, Doskei, Kushoky, Tsentralny, Samarkan, Petrovka, Kokpekty, Kyzylzhar and Baimyrza.During the meeting, Serik Sapiyev noted the pace of development of sports infrastructure and presented a letter of gratitude to the district akim Yerlan Kusayin. Multiple winners of regional and republican hand-to-hand combat competitions - the world champion among youth in army hand-to-hand combat, Zhasulan Nurbolat from the village of Kyzylkayin and Ualikhan Makulbayev from the village of Ushtobe; multiple winner of regional and republican competitions in judo and sambo, silver medalist of the 2024 World Youth Championship in combat sambo Tanirbergen Tergeubekov; Ernat Bolyskhan from Sheshenkara village, a multiple winner of regional, republican and international competitions in Kazakh wrestling, a bronze medalist of the 2024 Asian Championship, received engraved medals and certificates worth 500 thousand tenge.In addition, the Arlan sports club was awarded a certificate worth one million tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/935233

In Karaganda, the famous pianist, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan Gulnar Kurambaeva will perform with the Academic Symphony Orchestra named after Erkegali Rakhmadiev. Music lovers are invited to the "Shalkyma" concert hall on February 14 at 18:30.The conductor is maestro Aidar Torybayev.The program includes Concerto No. 23 for piano and orchestra and Symphony No. 40 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.The concert will be held as part of the "Music for All" project. Admission is free.Gulnar Kurambaeva, a cultural figure and associate professor at the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, is our compatriot who began her musical career in Karaganda. After graduating from the Karaganda Music College named after Tattimbet, she continued her studies at the Almaty State Conservatory named after Kurmangazy. The pianist graduated from the school of the famous music teacher Zhaniya Aubakirova. She herself trained a whole group of talented musicians. Today she is actively engaged in concert activities in Kazakhstan and abroad. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/935234

About 500 athletes from all over the region gathered in Temirtau for the traditional winter sports competitions "White Winter - 2025" between cities and "Snowy Winter - 2025" between rural areas. People of different ages and professions competed in four sports: Presidential all-around, cross-country skiing, speed skating and ice hockey.Based on the results of all rounds, the teams were awarded places. Among the cities of the region, the Karaganda team received the most points. Athletes from Temirtau came in second place. Shakhtinsk won a bronze medal.Murat Dauletpay, a resident of Saran, set a personal record. He finished first in the ski race.At the “Snowy Winter – 2025” sports festival, the participants of the Abay district performed well. The second place went to the team of the Nura district. In third place were the athletes of Osakarov.In hockey, the team of the Nura district showed good results. It became the best in this sport.- In recent years, two indoor hockey rinks have been built in our district. One of them is in the village of Shakhterskoye, the other in the village of Nura. They will allow us to develop winter sports. The only thing that is missing today is a children's hockey coach to open a children's section. But we are negotiating with a young specialist, who is ready to come to us under the “With a diploma – to the village!” program. We hope that the coach will come to us. By attracting specialists, we can encourage our athletes to stay in the village, rather than moving to cities just for sports, - believes Igor Pronin, head of the Nura district Youth Sports Committee.The "White Winter - 2025" and "Snowy Winter - 2025" sports competitions are held annually and are one of the most important winter sports events in the Karaganda region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/935309

In Karaganda, scientists and industry representatives are solving urgent problems of copper production and enrichment. A hackathon - a scientific and technological session is being held on the basis of the A. Saginov Technical University. The main focus is on the prospects for underground and surface copper leaching, commercialization of scientific developments and their introduction into production.More than 150 scientists, engineers and industry representatives gathered at a hackathon organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education with the support of the Kazakhmys Corporation. A new format for the interaction of science and industry will be developed there.- To continue producing copper in the same volume as today, we need new technologies and methods, and this requires close cooperation between science and industry, - noted Saken Shayakhmetov, Director of Sustainable Development of the Kazakhmys Corporation.The owners of the hackathon, scientists from Karaganda Technical University, presented an environmentally friendly leaching method.- We offer a microwave leaching method as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional methods using sulfuric acid. The microwave reactor allows to reduce the harmful impact on the environment, as well as to increase the economic efficiency of the project, - said the head of the department of chemistry and chemical technology Altynaray Takibaeva.At the previous hackathon, the technical university was successful with a project on gold extraction from copper ores.The Satbayev University team presented eight projects on leaching each type of ore, tested both in laboratory conditions and at an existing landfill.Akim of Karaganda region Yermaganbet Bolekpayev noted that promising projects will be supported by subsidizing interest rates.The model of financing science in Kazakhstan is changing. Now research is focused on the specific needs of industry, and financing is tied to production tasks.- Scientists, together with enterprises, identify specific problems of specific production and look for ways to solve them, - noted the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek, and also spoke about the opening of branches of leading foreign universities in Karaganda. – Thus, a branch of the leading mining school in the UK will soon be launched on the basis of the technical university. The university operates under the auspices of the University of Exeter. Preliminary negotiations have been held in London. It is also planned to open a branch of the MISIS National Research Technological University (Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys) on the basis of the industrial university. And a branch of the Kazan State Medical University will be opened on the basis of the medical university. This will be a significant contribution to increasing the intellectual, research and academic potential of the region.According to the results of the hackathon, the best developments will be identified that will receive support for further implementation at leading industrial enterprises of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/935367

This year, the Temirtau public transport fleet will be replenished with 60 new Yutong buses. They will be purchased from the Saran manufacturer QazTechna through the Industrial Development Fund.The ECOBUS QK carrier has already produced 20 new buses for socially important city routes. Currently, electronic system equipment is being installed on six of them.All new buses are equipped with ramps, which will ensure unhindered access to the cabin for passengers with limited mobility.The modernization of the bus fleet will improve the quality of transport services for city residents. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/935425

Last year, 1,318 disabled people were employed in the Karaganda region. Assistance was also provided to those wishing to open their own business: 63 grants were awarded, including to parents of children with special needs. This year, it is planned to move forward, using all state support measures and regional programs.Increasing the quota for enterprises to employ people with disabilities, opening new special jobs, continuing training in popular specialties - these are the tasks set by the head of the region, Yermaganbet Bulekpayev.The work done and future plans were discussed at the meeting.Asem Zhunuspekova, Deputy Head of the Department for Coordination of Employment and Social Programs, spoke about all possible ways to employ people with disabilities. She gave specific examples of what jobs applicants have found in the regional career centers under the "Silver Youth" and "First Job" programs.A 62-year-old resident of the Karagayly village of the Osakarov district was placed on a farm as an engineer-mechanic. A resident of the Zhanakurylys village of the Nura district got a job as a welder. In Saran, enterprises need workers: one of the applicants is currently working as a car mechanic, the other as a metal structure installer.Neither disability group nor age was an obstacle to hiring. Let us remind you that under a number of projects, the state reimburses the employer for part of the employee's salary.Last year, 13 special jobs were created for people with disabilities. Entrepreneurs hired people with hearing impairments and poor eyesight. And the state provided subsidies for the arrangement of workplaces and salaries.A special project is underway in the region to train people with disabilities and their caregivers in IT specialties. 110 people are taking free courses. Some of them have job prospects: they are currently practicing in software development companies.In addition, new specialties can be taught free of charge in short-term courses under the Jumys Tap social project, and the basics of entrepreneurship - under the Bastau Business project.This year, the Altyn Jas project was launched in the region to employ pensioners. It can also be used by people with disabilities.A job fair is held regularly, where those who are interested are offered decent work. Ten Qogam centers have been opened, one of the directions of which is the employment of people with disabilities.- The issue of employment of people with disabilities is one of the priorities of social policy in our region. It is necessary to use all opportunities and help those who are interested in working, - noted Ermaganbet Bolekpayev.More than 55 thousand disabled people live in the Karaganda region, about half of whom are people of working age. About 11 thousand people work. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/935429

Karaganda resident Vladislav Kireev became the biathlon champion at the Asian Games in Harbin, China. The athlete is coached by Rais Khairutdinov.The men's biathlon team of Kazakhstan won two medals in the 10 km sprint race. The silver medal went to Vadim Kurales, who competed as a main member of the national team for the first time this season.Gu Can from China won third place.Kazakhstan's Asset Duysenov and Alexander Mukhin took sixth and seventh places.According to the Karaganda regional department of physical culture and sportsPhoto: Nurgali ZhumagaziSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/935503