Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/950132

The accumulated investment return from the foundation of the funded pension system in 1998 until February 1, 2025, with a cumulative total, amounted to 966.41% with inflation for the entire period of 837.99%.It should be noted that pension savings are long-term investments, and it is advisable to analyze the amount of investment income for a period of at least one year. Short-term (weekly, monthly, etc.) data are not indicative, since they depend on constant changes in the market situation. An analysis of investment activity based on the results of 12 months confirms this fact: as of February 1, 2025, the return on pension assets managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and formed through compulsory, compulsory occupational and voluntary pension contributions, over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 15.66% with inflation of 8.90%.As is known, pension assets under the management of the NBRK and investment portfolio managers (IPMs) are invested in Kazakhstan and abroad on market terms in different currencies. When investing in certain instruments, both global and domestic factors are taken into account. In order to preserve pension assets and obtain profitability, the NBRK and IPMs diversify the investment portfolio: pension assets are invested in various financial instruments in a certain volume, taking into account the market situation. This is a widespread global practice. Pension funds around the world are constantly looking for attractive and profitable opportunities for investing and increasing pension capital.A significant share of pension savings, as a rule, is investment income. From year to year, not only the volume of pension savings increases, but also the share of investment income in it. For example, the net investment income accumulated since 2014 (after the merger of pension assets into the UAPF) as of February 1, 2025 amounted to KZT11.54 trillion (for comparison, as of February 01, 2024 it amounted to more than KZT8.6 trillion). Taking into account the payments made, the share of accumulated net investment income in the total amount of pension savings of Kazakhstanis as of February 1, 2025 is more than 40.9%, which demonstrates the significant role of investment activities in the structure of citizens' savings (as of February 1, 2024, this figure was 37.1%). However, investment income is a variable value, it depends on many factors, including the situation in the financial markets, the market value of securities, and changes in exchange rates. Therefore, due to changes in foreign exchange rates and the market value of financial instruments, the amount of investment income can be both positive and negative in a particular period. For example, since the end of last year, the dollar exchange rate has changed in a fairly wide range from 499 tenge to 530 tenge, then fell again to 500 tenge. As a result, positive or negative currency revaluation of pension assets was formed weekly, and contributors may observe a temporary decrease in the investment component of pension savings, as, for example, in January-February 2025.We also remind you that Kazakhstan has a unique guarantee of the safety of compulsory pension contributions taking into account the inflation rate. In cases of a decrease in return in a particular period, which affected the accumulated return of the contributor upon the occurrence of the right to payments, compensation for the difference is guaranteed by the state.The entire system of investment management and accounting of pension assets is transparent: each contributor has the opportunity to see their investment income in their personal account on the enpf.kz website or in a mobile application.Information on the investment management of pension assets of the UAPF and on the financial instruments in which the pension assets of the UAPF are placed is published on the official website of the UAPF (www.enpf.kz) in the section “Indicators/Investment activities”.A video commentary on the topic is presented on the БЖЗҚ ЕНПФ YouTube channel.UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz). Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/950047

Today, in accordance with the instructions of the regional akim Nurdaulet Kilybai, the deputy akim of Mangystau region Askar Kanybekov paid a working visit to the Tupkaragan district and met with representatives of the region's fisheries sector. The meeting was attended by fishermen and industry veterans from the region, and topical issues of the industry were discussed.The Mangystau region is distinguished by its climatic conditions and geographical location near the "Great Water".Of the 33 sites approved for commercial fishing in the Caspian Sea, 22 sites belong to the Tupkaragan district.609 fishermen are engaged in commercial fishing in the Mangystau region on a seasonal basis, and 105 fishermen are engaged in permanent fishing. Of these, 432 fishermen are registered from the Tupkaragan district.A fishing limit of 11,152 tons was approved for the Mangystau region for 2023-2024, and the fishing limit was increased by 69.3% to 36,268 tons for 2024-2025, at the proposal of the Mangystau region akimat. Of these, the sprat limit was 33,172 tons (in 2024 - 8 thousand tons).In addition, the issue of fishing in the Caspian Sea was discussedFishermen engaged in fishing in the Caspian Sea raised the issue of permission to go out to sea at night. According to the current legislation on the border, it is prohibited to go out to sea at night with small-sized boats that are not equipped with special equipment (lights, trackers, etc.).In this regard, this issue was considered at a meeting chaired by the deputy akim of the region. During the meeting, the proposals of fishermen were listened to and issues of ensuring their safety were discussed.The deputy akim of the region noted that ways to resolve this issue together with the border service and the transport inspection will be considered. As a result of joint work with relevant state bodies, the requirements of fishermen will be taken into account and a decision will be made within the framework of the law.Atash also visited the workshop of the fish processing company "Atash Fish Prom" LLP in the settlement and the Tupkaragan Humanitarian and Vocational College. He got acquainted with the work of the workshop on the specialty "Fish Production" taught at the college. In particular, he visited the workshops "Welding", "Technical maintenance, repair and operation of motor vehicles", "Sewing production".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/949211

In the Zhetysu region, the provision of buildings with infrastructure for people with disabilities is 69%. This is the highest indicator in the republic. Work in this direction will continue, - the press service of the Zhetysu region akim reports.According to the regional department for coordination of employment and social programs, 625 facilities in the region will be adapted for the entry and exit of people with disabilities in 2022-2024. This year, it is planned to adapt about 195 facilities of state and private institutions. Budget funds have been provided for state facilities.In addition, the number of invataxi vehicles has doubled over the past two years. Currently, 32 invataxi vehicles are operating in the region. Funds are allocated annually to provide people with disabilities with the necessary technical devices.In total, 13 institutions providing special social services to citizens with disabilities operate in the region. Last year, the residence of the district akimat on the banks of the Alakol River was transferred to a rehabilitation camp for disabled children. In 2023, together with the Kamkorlyk Foundation, a center for children with autism and other mental disorders was opened. The Asar rehabilitation center for the disabled operates in Taldykorgan. It receives regular state support. This year, the construction of another 150-seat rehabilitation center will begin in the regional center.Work on the formation of an inclusive environment in the region is underway in several areas. The press service of the akim of Zhetysu region.Photos are taken from the archive of the akim of the region's press service.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/949760

In Shymkent, it is planned to carry out major repairs of 14 kindergartens in 2025-2027. Today, design and estimate documents for 4 kindergartens have been prepared, and work is underway to prepare relevant documents for 9 more kindergartens.In particular, this year, the necessary funds were allocated for the external improvement of kindergarten No. 97, and a request was sent for funds to modernize kindergarten No. 122. Kindergarten No. 97 "Akmaral" is located in the Kunshgyguz microdistrict of Shymkent. The educational institution for 280 places was built in 1983. The last major renovation was in 2015.Kindergarten No. 122 "Ak Kogershin" is located in Turlan microdistrict. Currently, 320 children are being educated in the institution, which is designed for 385 places. The institution was last renovated in 2013.The planned renovation work is aimed at improving the infrastructure of kindergartens, creating a safe, comfortable and modern educational environment for children.It should be noted that currently there are 625 kindergartens operating in Shymkent. 71 of them are state-owned, 554 are private. A total of 78,628 children are studying in these institutions.Press service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/949974

From May 30, 2025, SCAT Airlines will launch direct flights on the Shymkent - Urumqi route. The new air route will strengthen ties between Kazakhstan and China and allow for the further development of tourist and business trips.Flight schedule:▫ Shymkent - Urumqi: Tuesday, Friday▫ Urumqi - Shymkent: Wednesday, SaturdayFlight duration: only 2 hours 20 minutes.Tickets for the Shymkent - Urumqi route have been on sale since February 28.Press office of the Shymkent city mayorSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/949976

Абай ауданының Қайнарбұлақ тұрғын алабында өткен жылы жаңадан мәдениет үйі ашылған еді. Онда түрлі іс шаралар ұйымдастырылып, мәдениет мекемесі тұрғындардың бос уақытын тиімді өткізетін орынға айналды.Елді мекен тұрғындары үшін тағы бір қуанышты жаңалық – қазіргі таңда мәдениет үйінің жанынан жаңа сквер салынып жатыр. Демеушілер есебінен жүргізіліп жатқан жоба ауданның көркін арттырып, тұрғындардың демалуына және әлеуметтік іс-шаралар өткізуге ыңғайлы орын болмақ.Өткен жылы жаңа мәдениет үйі тұрғындар игілігіне берілсе, ендігі ретте мекеме аумағын абаттандыру жұмыстары атқарылуда. Жоспар бойынша нысан құрылысы биыл аяқталады.Шаһарда шалғайдағы елді мекен тұрғындарының өмір сапасы мен мәдениетін көтеруге бағытталған бастамалар, жобалар одан әрі жалғасын табады.Шымкент қаласы әкімінің баспасөз қызметіSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/949978

Шымкент қаласында денсаулық сақтау мекемелерін жаңғырту, материалдық-техникалық базаны нығайту бағытында жоспарлы жұмыстар қолға алынған. Шаһарда бүгінгі таңда екі ауруханада күрделі жөндеу жұмыстары қарқынды жүргізілуде.Қалалық жұқпалы аурулар ауруханасында жөндеу жұмыстары кестеге сәйкес атқарылуда. Мұнда жылу жүйелері, желдеткіштер толығымен ауыстырылып, есік-терезелері жаңартылуда. Жоспар бойынша жөндеу жұмыстары жыл соңына дейін аяқталады.№1 қалалық клиникалық ауруханасының ғимаратында жөндеу жұмыстары кезең-кезеңімен орындалып келеді. Бүгінде аурухананың А, Б, Г және шаруашылық блогында жөндеу жұмыстары аяқталып, В блогында жұмыстар жалғасуда.Сондай-ақ, мамандандырылған бөбектер үйі және №2, №13 қалалық емханасында күрделі жөндеу жұмыстары бойынша жобалау-сметалық құжаттама әзірленіп жатыр. Бюджеттік ұсыным берілді. Қалалық денсаулық сақтау басқармасының бастамасымен №4, №9, №10, №11 емханаларына жаңа ғимарат салу үшін мемлекеттік-жекеменшік әріптестік аясында инвестиция тарту жұмыстары жүргізілуде.Шымкент қаласы әкімінің баспасөз қызметіSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/949979

Қазақстан Республикасы Премьер-министрінің орынбасары – ұлттық экономика министрі Серік Жұманғарин жұмыс кеңесін өткізіп, әлеуметтік маңызы бар азық-түлік тауарлары бағасының қазіргі жағдайын талқылады.Сауда және интеграция министрлігінің мәліметтері бойынша, осы жылдың ақпан айында ӘМАТ бағасының өсу индексі 1,3%-ға дейін баяулаған. Сонымен қатар бес тауар түрі: күріш (-2,9%), жұмыртқа (-1,4%), ұн (-0,8%), макарон өнімі (-0,4%) және қарақұмық (-0,2%) бойынша баға төмендеді. Жыл басынан бері көкөніске бағаның маусымдық өсуі байқалуда.Өңірлерде қордағы өнімдерді сату жұмысы жүріп жатыр. Ауыл шаруашылығы вице-министрі Ербол Тасжүреков 156,9 мың тонна жалпы көкөніс қорының 53,9 мың тоннасы сатылғанын, қазіргі сәтте 92,5 мың тонна көкөніс қоры қалғанын хабарлады.«Жүргізілген түгендеулерден кейін қоймалардағы картоп қоры 47,6 мың тоннаны, сәбіз – 16 мың тоннаны, пияз – 14,6 мың тоннаны, қырыққабат – 14,1 мың тоннаны құрап отыр», — деп мәлімдеді Ербол Тасжүреков. Ауыл шаруашылығы вице-министрінің айтуынша, бұл қорларды сату жұмыстары жалғасуда.Вице-премьер нарыққа өнімдерді аз жеткізген, әлеуметтік маңызы бар азық-түлік бағасын тиімсіз реттейтін өңірлердің жұмысын сынға алды. Атап айтқанда, елорданың ірі сауда желілерінің бірінде ақпан айында картоп жеткізу кешіктірілгені байқалды, осыған байланысты Сауда комитеті мен «ҚТЖ Экспресс» АҚ көмегімен аталған көкөністі жедел жеткізу жұмысы ұйымдастырылды. Серік Жұманғарин басқа өңірлерде мұндай жағдайлардың алдын алу үшін картоп және әлеуметтік маңызы бар өзге де тауарлар қорына тексеріс жүргізуді тапсырды.Тұрақтандыру қорларындағы өнімді сату, маусымаралық кезеңнің басталуына байланысты жекелеген аймақтарда импортталған картопты жеткізу басталды. Сонымен қатар аумақтық сауда департаменттері ӘМАТ-қа сауда үстемесін бақылау бойынша жүйелі жұмыс жүргізіп келеді. Жыл басынан бері және 27 ақпандағы жағдай бойынша 842 сауда нысаны сауда үстемесін асырғаны үшін әкімшілік жауапкершілікке тартылды. Дереккөз: https://primeminister.kz/news/ukimette-kokonis-bagasyn-turaktandyru-sharalary-talkylandy-29758Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/949911

On February 28, 2025, the 11th meeting of the Kazakhstan-China Commission for Cooperation in the Field of Environmental Protection was held online.The event was opened by the co-chairman of the Chinese side, Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment of the PRC, Ms. Guo Fan. From the Kazakh side, the meeting was chaired by the Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, M.T. Oshurbbayev.In his opening speech, Vice Minister M. Oshurbbayev noted the importance of strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and China in solving environmental problems. He noted that both countries face challenges such as air, water and soil pollution, waste management, water scarcity and the consequences of climate change, which require joint efforts and exchange of experience.Special attention was paid to the activities of the two working groups, such as monitoring the quality of transboundary river waters and rapid response to emergencies.During the meeting, the parties approved the work plan of the commission for 2025, which provides for the holding of meetings of the working groups and the 12th meeting of the commission.At the end of the event, the minutes of the 11th meeting of the commission were signed, which confirmed the agreements reached.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/949770

On March 3 of this year, the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Nysanbayev, held a working meeting with the Permanent Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan, Katarzyna Wawiernia.During the meeting, issues of regional cooperation in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development were discussed.Students at the meeting The educational program "Climate Box" was introduced, aimed at raising awareness of climate change issues among children and young people.This program includes a set of educational and gaming materials, including an illustrated textbook, a set of "Climate Quiz" cards, a Wall Map with the predicted consequences of climate change, as well as posters with recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change.The "Climate Box" provides not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical tools for educational institutions, including training for teachers, methodological recommendations and ideas for project work.The program has already been translated into 13 languages ​​and adapted to various learning environments, more details on the website: https://climate-box.com/ru/ The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan supports such initiatives that contribute to the formation of an environmental culture among the younger generation. Interaction with international organizations such as UNDP remains an important direction in the implementation of the National Environmental Policy and achieving sustainable development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/949841

Today, March 3, the Governor of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybay received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan Bakhtiyor Ibragimov. The parties discussed the issues of expanding cooperation between the two countries in the trade, economic, and investment spheres.During the meeting, Nurdaulet Kilybay emphasized the importance of trade and economic partnership between Uzbekistan and Mangystau and noted his intention to implement large-scale projects in the future.- Uzbekistan is our neighboring country. Today, enterprises with Uzbek capital are operating in various fields in the Mangystau region. We are interested in deepening business ties with Uzbekistan. There are major projects ahead that need to be implemented. The presence of two seaports and the location of our region in the border region provides great opportunities. Therefore, we are ready for mutually beneficial and productive partnership, - said Nurdaulet Kilybay.In turn, Ambassador Bakhtiyor Ibragimov shared his future plans and expressed his readiness to implement joint projects and further strengthen partnership.It should be noted that the Republic of Uzbekistan is one of the main foreign trade partners of Mangystau region. According to the results of 2024, the bilateral trade turnover amounted to 8.8 million US dollars. Of which, the volume of exports is 4.8 million dollars, and imports are 4 million dollars.Kazakhstan mainly exports gas condensate, fire extinguishers, chemical industry products, metal products and analytical devices to Uzbekistan, while vegetables and fruits, dried fruits, nuts, textiles, footwear, construction materials, household appliances and vehicles are imported from Uzbekistan.Press service of the akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/949953

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan has developed reports - the civil budget, the report on state tasks, the annual report on the results of monitoring the implementation of budget programs (sub-programs) as of 2024, the reports were developed in accordance with subparagraph 2 of paragraph 1 of Article 124 of the Budget Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. For public discussion, the reports are posted on the "Open Budgets" and EPIRGO internet portals:- Citizen's Budget – https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3738214&govAgencyId=898790- Report on State Tasks – https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3730152&govAgencyId=898790https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3730152&govAgencyId=898790- Annual report on the results of monitoring the implementation of budget programs (sub-programs) as of 2024 - https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3722223&govAgencyId=898790In addition, a monthly report on the results of monitoring as of January 1, 2025 was published - https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3595947&govAgencyId=898790Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/949662

  Preventive and engineering work is being actively carried out in various regions of the country to reduce the risk of flooding. To protect them, 576 kilometers of protective embankments and embankments have been built, 822 kilometers of drainage systems, canals and ditches have been repaired. 960 water-passage structures have been installed and replaced on road and rail routes. About 500 kilometers of 74 river beds have been dredged, banks have been strengthened, and channels have been cleaned. More than 3.5 thousand points have been prepared for the reception of victims, and life support equipment and state material reserve equipment have been identified in case of evacuation. All these measures are aimed at increasing public safety and minimizing damage from possible floods.  As part of preparations for the flood season, the republican command and staff exercise "Spring-2025" will be held in the central, northern and eastern regions of the country on March 6-7.  As part of preparations for the flood season, the technical readiness of water pumping equipment and practical water extraction equipment was checked on Lake Sairan in Almaty. Motor pumps, fire pumping stations, boats are in good condition, and personnel are provided with water protection suits and communication equipment. Almaty flood response team is ready to carry out tasks in the spring period.   Blasting operations have begun on rivers in the East Kazakhstan and West Kazakhstan regions.  In the east, ice broke on the Ubi River in the Shemonaikha district, near the village of Verkhne Ubi. The thickness of the ice here was 60 cm. This flood-prone area is annually monitored by emergency services and local executive bodies. The total volume of the blasting amounted to 10,692 m. sq. m. The blasting operations are aimed at artificially weakening the ice. Ice breaking activities are carried out before the ice drift begins and will ensure safe passage of floodwaters in problem areas. Blasting operations will continue in the regions of the region.  In the west, the Emergency Response Team of the Emergency Situations Department and the military unit 20982 of the Emergency Situations Department continue to work on weakening the ice cover in the Urals water bodies in areas most prone to the formation of ice jams during spring floods. About 3,230 holes have been drilled in the ice, more than 910 meters of ice have been cut. For this purpose, ice cutting equipment, gasoline drills and other special tools are used. In addition, snow removal work is being carried out in the region. Currently, more than 503 thousand cubic meters of snow have been removed in the regions and the city of Uralsk.  Special working groups have been created in the East Kazakhstan region, which include representatives of local executive bodies, specialists from the Emergency Situations Agency, the Irtysh Basin Inspectorate for Regulation of Water Resources Use and Protection, and other interested bodies. Specialists will check the work and quality of preventive work on snow removal, cleaning of culverts and canals, inspect the condition of storm sewers, STS, the preparation of necessary material and technical means, analyze preventive work carried out by the population, and measures taken to ensure the safe passage of flood waters. In total, local executive bodies in the region cleaned 1,267 water supply structures, 19 canals with a length of 47.2 km and 173 ditches with a length of 106.8 km, 298 thousand cubic meters of snow were removed, 76.8 thousand bags were prepared. 9.2 thousand tons of inert materials and 285 tons of fuel were prepared.  As part of preparations for the flood season in East Kazakhstan, the Emergency Situations Prevention Department and the Digitization and Archives Department have created a digital map that allows you to monitor the level of water and water flows several days in advance. The system is integrated with the GIS module, displays forecasts on the map, which allows you to manage risks in real time. The map displays all areas at risk of flooding and data on the number of residents living in houses in the danger zone. Rescuers can monitor engineering work and preventive measures carried out in the region in real time and make their own adjustments. In the future, artificial intelligence will allow the system to be integrated with meteorological satellites, introducing automatic warnings to the population. Expanding functionality through interaction with other platforms, such as emergency services and mobile applications, will increase the efficiency of emergency response.  Military units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations have begun preventive measures in Almaty and Zhambyl regions, in Ulytau region.  The combined rescue battalion of the military unit of the Ministry of Emergency Situations No. 28237, which arrived in the Zhambyl region to carry out work to prevent and mitigate the consequences of spring floods, continues to ensure the strengthening of riverbeds and install protective embankments using special equipment. In the T. Ryskulov district, 3,000 bags were laid with total efforts.The Department of Emergency Situations of the Ulytau region, together with the military unit of the Ministry of Emergency Situations No. 52859, is carrying out flood prevention work in the villages of Taldysay and Karsakpay. Joint efforts are being made to reduce the risk of flooding: removing trees located in the Taldysay riverbed, clearing ice and snow masses in the area of ​​the Karsakpay reservoir sluice, removing snow from houses in the risk zone, and cleaning the ditch system. In addition, local residents were explained safety measures and given recommendations on flood prevention.  Servicemen of the 28237th military unit of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are working in the city of Kaskelen, Karasai district, Almaty region, and in the village of Uzynagash, Zhambyl district. The personnel are carrying out work to clean watercourses, strengthen banks, and ensure the unhindered flow of meltwater. The work is carried out in close coordination with representatives of local executive bodies and emergency services.  In the Kostanay region, a modernized bulkhead dam was tested. The HESCO BARRIER modular design was used as a flood barrier to protect territories from flooding, strengthen soil, and prevent erosion.  The barrier is a metal mesh structure filled with natural materials - stone, gravel, or sand. The advantages of the structure include quick assembly, which makes it convenient to install in hard-to-reach places. The height of the installed barrier is 2 meters, but if necessary, it can be increased by stacking modules one on top of the other. During the testing, specialists studied all the features of this technology to determine the feasibility of its further use to protect settlements from flooding.     Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/949577

The Sanitary and Epidemiological Control Committee of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan conducted monitoring of stores selling these products in connection with the fact of mass poisoning of students of one of the schools in the Aktobe region with products (snacks) of dubious origin. Over 1.5 thousand stores were covered during the monitoring, and 14 samples of imported products (snacks) of dubious origin were purchased for laboratory tests in terms of compliance with the technical regulations of the Customs Union.According to the results of the study, this product contains flavor enhancers (food additives): monosodium glutamate (E621), sodium guanylate (E627), sodium inosinate (E631), the use of which in production is not established by the requirements of the Technical Regulations. As the SEBC noted, excessive consumption of products containing flavor enhancers not only leads to constant overeating, which subsequently leads to obesity, but can also cause allergies, digestive disorders, and heartburn. Food labeling does not contain information about the name of the product, its quantitative composition, nutritional and energy value, date of manufacture and expiration date, storage conditions, location of the manufacturer, importing organization, or the presence of GMOs. There is also no declaration of conformity confirming the assessment of the product's compliance with the established safety requirements.Emergency response measures were taken for the specified product, which was withdrawn from sale. Notifications were sent to the trade facilities selling the specified foods about compliance with the requirements for accepting food products for sale with the mandatory presence of a declaration of conformity marked in accordance with the requirements of technical regulations. Currently, sanitary and epidemiological measures are being taken, including a ban on the import and sale of this product. In addition, information and explanatory work is being carried out, within the framework of which the population is advised to: purchase goods from verified retail outlets, pay attention to the packaging label, product labeling, which must indicate the name, composition, date of manufacture, expiration date, and storage conditions, and avoid ordering imported food products of dubious production from various marketplaces, as it is dangerous to purchase goods that have not undergone proper quality and safety control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/949773

Akmola region is one of the regions rich in natural resources. It has abundant reserves of widely distributed minerals, including gravel, sand, kaolin, clay, limestone, quartzite, and dolomite. However, in recent years, illegal exploitation of this wealth has become a serious problem. Some entrepreneurs have acquired quarries without the permission of local authorities and are extracting minerals on their own.Today, hundreds of deposits are being developed in 17 of the 19 districts of the region. In particular, the intensive construction of Astana is contributing to the increase in illegal subsoil use. In order to meet the high demand for construction materials, some entrepreneurs operate without documents and without control. This damages the state budget, prevents the creation of new jobs, leads to land degradation and environmental pollution.In this regard, the governor of the Akmola region, Marat Akhmetzhanov, instructed the administrative council to conduct a legal audit of the activities of all subsoil users.“The amount of damage caused as a result of the surveying has been determined, and law enforcement agencies are currently considering this data. In February 2025, three criminal cases were registered regarding the illegal development of minerals and the independent use of subsoil. All of these cases are associated with causing significant damage to the state,” the Akmola regional department of entrepreneurship and industry reported.In particular, illegal sand mining was detected in the Kabanbai Batyr rural district, near the Nura River. The entrepreneur worked without the necessary permits and delivered the sand to the cement plant. Three more entrepreneurs in the same area committed the same act.Currently, measures have been taken to terminate contracts with enterprises that do not have the appropriate documents. This is a legal step aimed at restoring order in the use of subsoil in the region.“Investigations are ongoing, law enforcement agencies will identify all violations and bring the guilty to justice. State bodies and local authorities will continue to fight against illegal mining in order to protect natural resources and ensure environmental safety,” the authorized state body said.In addition, during the inspection, it turned out that many companies were registered outside the region, which makes it difficult to control them. In this regard, a number of enterprises have been re-registered and switched to legal work.“Today, an inspection was conducted in 11 contract territories in the Akmola region, as a result of which four cases of illegal mining were identified. Among them are lands near the Kokshetau and Birzhansal districts. In total, the area of ​​​​the 15 inspected territories amounted to 500 hectares. "17 million tenge was allocated for these works," the department added.The total economic loss amounted to 65 million tenge.Establishing order in the use of subsoil is not a problem that can be solved in one day. However, the measures taken are bearing fruit. The important thing is not only to stop violations of the law, but also to create open and fair conditions for honest entrepreneurs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/949888

On March 3, 2025, a delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by the Vice Minister of Energy A.Zh. Zhamauov, arrived in the United Kingdom on an official visit to study best practices in the field of industrial decarbonization. This visit demonstrates Kazakhstan's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 and implementing strategic objectives for the transition to a low-carbon economy.On the first day of the visit, a constructive meeting was held with representatives of the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, as well as the UK Ministry of Environment, Food and Agriculture. The parties discussed a wide range of issues, including state policy in the field of low-carbon development, incentives for industrial decarbonization, financial mechanisms for supporting "green" projects, and prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of sustainable energy. Particular attention was paid to the exchange of experience in the field of developing and implementing a regulatory framework for regulating greenhouse gas emissions.“Kazakhstan views decarbonization not only as an environmental imperative, but also as an opportunity to modernize the economy and create a new high-tech industry. We aim to create a full-fledged industry based on advanced technologies, and we are very interested in the experience of the UK in this area,” noted the Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.Zh. Zhamauov.As part of the extensive program of the visit, the delegation will visit industrial sites in the cities of Kent and Cardiff, where they will get acquainted with practical examples of introducing innovative technologies to reduce the carbon footprint in various industrial sectors, including metallurgy, cement production and petrochemicals. The Kazakh side is interested in studying specific cases, successful business models and mechanisms of public-private partnership that can be adapted and used in the conditions of the national economy. Carbon capture and storage (CCUS) technologies, as well as projects for the production and use of "green" hydrogen, are of particular interest.This visit is an important step in implementing Kazakhstan's long-term strategy for the transition to carbon-neutral development in accordance with Kazakhstan's commitments under the Paris Agreement and the National Strategy for Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2060. The results of the visit will be used to improve the national decarbonization policy and develop new measures to support the introduction of clean technologies in industry.Reference:Kazakhstan is actively implementing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and introduce clean technologies in industry. As part of its strategy, Kazakhstan plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, paying special attention to the introduction of renewable energy sources, hydrogen energy, and increasing the energy efficiency of industrial enterprises. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/949776

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, have developed an order on the implementation of a pilot project to introduce a special mechanism for providing state services for determining disability. This will simplify this procedure for several nosologies.The special mechanism for conducting a medical and social examination in an external proactive format provides for the simplification of the procedure for determining disability by sending medical documents to a single expert outside the territory. Previously, this procedure was carried out with the participation of three experts.Also, during proactive external certification, the terms of providing public services will be reduced from three working days to one working day.This mechanism will be used in the pilot project for three nosological forms in cases of irreversible changes and disorders of body functions due to diseases, injuries and defects:– amputation and (or) absence of a limb;– Down syndrome (syndrome);– mucopolysaccharidosis in children.The document can be viewed on the "Open NPA" portal: https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15472789Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/949894

The "Kazsuchar" branch of the Turkestan region has sent 330 million cubic meters of water for desalination works this year. This is done to increase soil fertility and obtain a better harvest. To date, the winter desalination plan for the Maktaaral and Zhetysai districts has been implemented by about 80%. In the Maktaaral district, 34,456 hectares of land out of the planned 43,600 hectares have been cleared of salt. In the Zhetysai district, 42 thousand hectares of land out of 53 thousand hectares have been salted."The only way to get rid of soil salt is salting. In this case, it is very important to correctly determine the time and amount of salting, depending on the degree of salinity of the land and the mechanical composition of the soil. The branch plans to complete the pumping work in the first decade of March,” said Kazybek Bedebayev, director of the “Kazsuchar” branch of the Turkestan region. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/949369

The Kazsuchar branch in Zhambyl region inspected and repaired electrical equipment and lifting mechanisms as part of preparations for the flood season. Daily monitoring and round-the-clock duty are organized at the reservoirs under the branch. Today, the Teris-Ashchybulak, Burkitti, Zhartas, Yntaly and Kakpatas reservoirs are operating in water collection mode.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/949758