In the Zhetisu region, the year began with a housewarming party for Taldykorgan's waiting list: 30 large families immediately received keys to houses in the Bereke cottage town, the press service of the akim of the Zhetisu region reports.It should be recalled that on behalf of the akim of the region, Beibit Isabayev, since last year, work has been underway to resolve problematic issues of the Bereke cottage town, mainly related to the quality of construction. A total of 204 cottages were identified, including unfinished ones and existing construction defects. Of these, after eliminating all the comments, 25 cottages were handed over to waiting lists at the end of last year. The keys to 30 more were handed over today. Another 42 are planned to be commissioned before the end of the first quarter. The remaining 107 will be introduced in stages. In general, the construction of the cottage town has been fully completed this year.One of the newcomers from the waiting list, Mahabbat Tusipbekova, shared her impressions.- The New Year begins for my family with pleasant and important news. Now we have our own long-awaited home. I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all those involved, thank you for taking care of us, the residents. After all, having a roof over your head is the most important condition. May there be a lot of joy and happiness in every home and family," said the mother of 7 children, M. Tusipbekova.It should be noted that in general, all measures are being taken in the field of Housing and communal Services to provide affordable housing to the population. In particular, by the end of last year, 2,708 families in the region celebrated housewarming parties through the construction and purchase of housing. As for the regional center, if last year 1,283 families on the waiting list were provided with housing, then this year it is planned to cover over 1,400 more.Press service of the akim of Zhetisu regionPhotographer: Dmitry YerofeyevSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/917429

Today, Akim of the Zhetisu region Beibit Isabayev congratulated Yerkak Khusainov, a veteran of the Great Patriotic War, a veteran teacher, who lives in Taldykorgan, on his 101st birthday. Aksakal crossed its 100th anniversary in the year of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. By the way, there are three veterans of the Great Patriotic War living in the Zhetisu region, the press service of the akim of the Zhetisu region reports.Having congratulated the veteran on his birthday, Beibit Isabayev dressed the veteran in a traditional national chapan and presented a congratulatory letter.:- We currently have three veterans in the region. Of these, the oldest is our Yerkak ata, who turned 101 years old. Happy birthday to you! This year marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. We hope that on this anniversary, being in the ranks and wearing your orders and medals on your chest, you and everyone else will take part in the ceremony of laying flowers to the Eternal Flame. I congratulate you once again and wish you good health! - said the head of the region.Then the aksakal received a congratulatory letter from the chairman of the public organization of veterans of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Altynbayev, Chairman of this organization in the field of Zhetisu Rahim Kyrkabakov.Gulsimkhan Myrzakhanova, the daughter of the veteran, expressed gratitude on behalf of the family for the honor and attention shown to the veteran.:- My father had 15 brothers and sisters, only he survived, and he started working at the age of fifteen. Left without a father at an early age, he tried to help his mother in everything. I saw all the difficulties of the war. Then, after taking a well-deserved rest, he was engaged in gardening until the age of 95, pampering his grandchildren with fruits and berries grown by his labor. Probably, it is largely because of this diligence and energy that he is cheerful today and he has already turned one hundred and one years old. Thank you so much for the honor and respect shown to his age and merits," she said.In turn, the aksakal, wishing everyone peace and tranquility, traditionally gave bata wishes.- The old days are gone, new ones have been born. May your labors be fruitful and your business successful in the new era! I wish you all good health, may the youth and future generations live happily and achieve their goals," the veteran wished.Yerkak Abilpeyisuly was born in 1924 in the village of Kolbai. He volunteered for the war as an 18-year-old boy. In 1942, he completed training on the Ukrainian front. As a member of the rifle division, he took part in battles. He served in the Zenit division of the Amur Navy. He was seriously wounded, and for his military services he was awarded the title of "Distinguished Naval Officer." Then he participated in the Soviet-Japanese War. He returned home in 1947, then got married and entered a pedagogical college in the village of Lepsy, after successfully graduating from which he devoted almost 40 years to educating the younger generation. He was awarded the Order of the Great Patriotic War II degree, the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, the Zhukov medals, "For Victory over Japan", "For Courage" and a number of other significant and memorable awards. An advanced worker of public education, an honorary resident of the Alakolsky district, the author of a number of school subject manuals. His daughter and granddaughter followed in his footsteps, dedicating themselves to the field of education. Today, the veteran has 9 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.It should be noted that in 2023, Yerkak Khusainov was given the keys to a studio apartment in a new neighborhood of the regional center.By the way, in the field of Housing and Communal Services in 2025, in honor of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, 393.8 million tenge is provided for the payment of one-time social assistance to veterans and invalids of the Second World War and 3,218 veterans, including 3 participants and invalids of the Great Patriotic War – 6 million tenge, that is, 2 million tenge each. Also, once a year, WWII veterans are provided with sanatorium treatment free of charge, and, in addition, participants and people with disabilities of the Second World War are reimbursed for utility costs.Press service of the akim of Zhetysu region Photographer: Zhenis YskabaiAlso photos from the personal archive of the WWII veteran's familySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/917510

The International Digital Forum Digital Almaty 2025: "Industrial AI: Technologies for a new Era" will be held in Almaty from January 31 to February 1, 2025.The leading international platform will bring together government officials from the EAEU countries, leading experts and entrepreneurs to discuss the prospects for innovative development and the digital agenda of the EAEU countries. The Industry 4.0 AI Battle, a large–scale battle for the title of the best startup in the field of artificial intelligence, an exhibition of the largest Kazakhstani subsoil users, industrial startups, technology parks, and technology companies that will share their experience and information about projects in the field of the IT ecosystem, is also planned within the framework of the VII Forum.Digital Almaty 2025 is dedicated to disruptive industry changes and the impact of AI on the future of the global industry. AI technologies are becoming a key driver of efficiency, safety and sustainability of production processes. The application of Industrial AI to automate, predict, and optimize complex production chains opens up new horizons for intelligent industrial sector management. More than 40,000 people are expected to attend the two-day digital event."VII Digital Almaty will present an extensive business program that will cover the topics of AI integration into industrial ecosystems; economics and finance; ESG; medicine, education and cybersecurity. In other words, AI solutions will be offered at the Forum site, through which it will be possible to transform production, including the development of smart factories, modernization and automation within the framework of Industry 4.0," said Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Jaslan Madiyev.Recognized by global experts, Digital Almaty gathered more than 300 speakers last year. There is a great interest in domestic digital solutions from other countries. The proof of this is the participation in 47 panel sessions of about 70 experts from foreign countries, including the ministers of digitalization of a number of states. Along with discussion platforms for the guests of the event, there was an exhibition presenting digital projects of about 230 domestic and international IT companies, as well as leading international experts on digitalization.The Digital Almaty-2024 platform has become a great opportunity to establish partnerships and share experiences in the field of digitalization. About 60 B2B meetings and more than 50 pitchings between subsurface users and startups took place here.As a result of the Forum, about 30 memoranda were signed. So, Freedom Holding Corp. signed a memorandum with the Executive Directorate of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea. During the forum, Timur Turlov presented the project "Eco-cards in support of the Aral Sea", the main idea of which is to transfer a 10% cashback to the fund for saving the disappearing sea.On the final day of the forum, Digital Almaty-2024 hosted the largest Industry 4.0 Startup Battle with a total prize pool of $180,000. Out of 200 applications, 30 startups in the field of industrial digitalization made it to the finals, which competed for prizes from the Battle partners. The best projects were selected by professional jury members from among representatives of government agencies, venture investors, trackers, as well as subsurface users (KazPetrol, Kusto Group, KazMinerals, Karachaganak Petroleum).Digital Almaty is organized by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Almaty and the Autonomous Cluster Fund "Park of Innovative Technologies".Stay tuned for updates on the official website of almatydigital.kz for detailed information and registration options.Venue: Kazakhstan Business Cooperation Center "Atakent", Almaty, Republic of KazakhstanDates: January 31-February 1, 2025For media accreditation: media@almatydigital.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/917394

The iKomek 109 service is a single contact center of the Akmola region, which provides residents of the region with round-the-clock operational assistance in solving various issues in the fields of housing and communal services, healthcare and education. Since 2020, the 109 number has been ensuring effective interaction of citizens with government agencies and public utilities, helping to quickly solve emerging problems.In 2024, iKomek operators registered 33,519 requests from residents of the region. Of these, 32,468 applications have been executed, the rest are in the works.The nature of the requests depends on the season. For example, in the spring of 2024, the largest number of applications related to floods, and in winter, residents of Akmola are more likely to ask questions about cleaning roads and sidewalks from snow and ice."The shift starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m., when we hand over the shift to our colleagues for the night shift. We receive calls, register applications and forward them to the appropriate services. For example, if we receive a request for a full sewer well in Kokshetau, we submit an application to the State State Unitary Enterprise for the Kokshetau Su Arnasy sewage Treatment Plant. After completing the work, we receive feedback. If a street needs to be cleared of snow in some locality, we contact the local akimat and soon receive a photo or video report on the work done," said senior operator Indira Kasimuratova.The service employs 14 operators, including four senior operators. The work is organized in shifts: 12 hours each day or night. Two days are allowed to rest between shifts."Operators receive about 120 calls every day, of which an average of 40 requests are processed for transmission to the relevant services, and the remaining issues are resolved in a consultation format," said Indira Sabirova, Acting head of the iKomek 109 Service.iKomek also monitors Kokshetau container sites using video cameras. This allows you to quickly respond to problems with solid household waste.You can contact iKomek for help not only by calling 109. Residents of Akmola can send text messages, as well as photos and videos to the number. +7 778 705 70 80 on WhatsApp. Also in 2024, a Telegram bot was launched as part of the Taza Kazakhstan campaign, through which Akmola residents submitted more than 200 applications on landscaping, housing and communal services and ecology."On the @ikomek109aqmola social network, we not only publish important information and announcements, but also regularly conduct live broadcasts for residents of the region, where we discuss a variety of topics and answer questions related to important areas for the population. The speakers are heads of departments and departments, akims of districts, representatives of the emergency department, police and prosecutor's office, various experts, psychologists," Smart Aqmola added."Analyzing the data on incoming requests allows not only to identify the basic needs and problems of residents, but also to make informed decisions to improve the quality of services provided. This helps to build a more systematic and effective approach to dealing with citizens' appeals," said Gulim Begalina, Head of Smart Aqmola University.iKomek 109 is more than a service. It is a tool for improving the quality of life in the Akmola region, combining technology, people and the desire to improve the environment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/917724

To ensure safety in the city and create comfortable conditions for the movement of residents, snow removal works have been organized around the clock in two shifts.Every day, specialized equipment makes about 70 flights, transporting more than 1,500 cubic meters of snow. About 40 pieces of special equipment and more than 40 workers are involved in the cleaning.Deputies, youth and activists regularly treat night shift workers with hot baursaks and tea.Astana Special Technologies KZ and Elite Stroy Kit companies are responsible for snow removal. First of all, they clean the main streets, socially significant objects, pedestrian paths and adjacent territories of apartment buildings.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/917741

The issue was discussed in detail with the participation of heads of departments, akims of districts and cities of the region. The state managers of East Kazakhstan presented their plans and positions.In every district, in every area of East Kazakhstan region, there is a potential for economic growth. These include the production of canned food, wholesale and retail trade in local products, cooperation in agriculture, and the development of small businesses based on the processing of agricultural products.The head of the region, Yermek Kosherbayev, set the meeting participants the task of creating conditions for the development of certain projects, which in turn will become sources of budget replenishment and the creation of new stable jobs. To organize the processes, the mayor explained to the audience the importance of working on the principle of a project office, when each new direction will be implemented with the participation of all interested industry departments and local authorities, as well as in partnership with business and society.The tourism industry has a special place. Fortunately, East Kazakhstan is a pearl of a country with a special nature and unique landscapes. And in this area, as well as in the processing of agricultural products, cooperation between districts is important. When the region becomes a single entity that generally works for economic growth, which means an increase in the well-being of residents. Great importance is attached to the deep processing of industrial products, the development of new deposits and geological exploration.It should be noted that since the summer of 2023, the region has been calculating the balance of production and consumption, supply and demand in each district, in each area. And the principle of the project office is applied to the implementation of all adopted programs both in the country and in the region. Each city and district of the region, each department interacts with each other to achieve results in the system of project offices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/917109

The head of the region, Yermek Kosherbayev, met with the Chairman of the Administrative Police Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kaisar Sultanbayev, and the head of the East Kazakhstan Region Police Department, Yerlan Omarbekov.During the meeting, the participants discussed strengthening the material and technical base of the police department, as well as promoting the principle of "zero tolerance" for offenses in society, and maintaining proper public order.In addition, issues of juvenile delinquency prevention and school safety were discussed. It should be noted that in 2024, 10 classes of young police officers "Zhas Sakhy" were opened, the curriculum includes classes on law enforcement, initial military training and first aid, conducted with the participation of specialists, including police officers.The governor of the region noted that one of the key tasks remains to ensure the principle of walking distance of police for citizens, the opening of new police stations, the development of video surveillance systems and the installation of alarm buttons to increase the safety of citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/917112

On January 13, 2025, the instructions on organizing anti-terrorist protection of facilities vulnerable to terrorism and operating in the field of education, approved by the Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 30, 2025, were explained to the management and staff of one of the secondary schools in Ust-Kamenogorsk with the participation of representatives of the territorial departments of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the police and local executive bodies. March 2022, No. 117.In addition, the following information was provided during the event:- the list of prohibited items and substances restricted for use in educational institutions and on their territories, approved by the Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 25, 2021 No. 235;- requirements for the organization of anti-terrorist protection of facilities vulnerable to terrorism approved by the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 6, 2021 No. 305;- rules of operation of the National Video Monitoring System, approved by the Order of the Chairman of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 27, 2020 No. 69-ke;- updating the passport of anti-terrorist protection of objects vulnerable to terrorism, based on the model approved by the joint order of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 14, 2023 No. 481 and the Chairman of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 26, 2023 No. 51/ke;- the inevitability of punishment for deliberately false messages;- signs of an improvised explosive device and the algorithm of actions when they are detected;- a notification scheme for on-duty services in order to minimize and eliminate the consequences of terrorist threats;- rules for the establishment and payment of remuneration for information that helped to prevent or suppress an act of terrorism.The heads of the educational facility received answers to a number of their questions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/917119

Akim of the East Kazakhstan region Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with archaeologists Nurbol Baymukhanov and Dmitry Voyakin.During the meeting, prospects for further research were discussed. In particular, satellite images have shown that there are monuments on the shores of the Black Irtysh and in Zaisan that will allow to lift the veil of mystery of the Middle Ages. Prior to this, this time period in the history of the Turkic world had not been explored. But his story arouses great interest from the international community.As Yermek Kosherbayev noted, the presented research projects of our archaeologists, who really want to learn new things and tell their compatriots and colleagues about it, will be carefully studied. In addition, scientists and specialists from the Margulan Institute of Archaeology and the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be involved.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/917198

By order of the Akim of the East Kazakhstan region, Samat Kasenov became the head of the Department of Culture of East Kazakhstan region.He is a native of the East Kazakhstan region. In 2006, he graduated from S. Amanzholav East Kazakhstan University with a degree in History and Geography.Since 2006, he has worked in the Department of Historical and Cultural Heritage of the East Kazakhstan Museum of Local Lore. Since 2013, he has held positions in the Department of Culture and Art of the Department of Culture of East Kazakhstan Region. I started as an ordinary specialist. Since 2019, he has held the position of Chief Inspector of the office of the Akim of the East Kazakhstan region. On February 14, 2023, he was appointed Deputy head of the Department of Culture of East Kazakhstan Region.From October 2024 to the present, he has been acting as the head of the regional Department of Culture.The press service of the Akim of East Kazakhstan RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/917329

In coordination with the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, by order of the akim of the region, Ernur Burakhan was appointed head of the Department of Internal Policy of East Kazakhstan region.He is an experienced practitioner who has worked his way up from an ordinary journalist to a media manager. He has four higher educations.Over the years, Yernur Burakhan worked as a press secretary for the Akim of East Kazakhstan Region, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Samruk-Kazyna Real Estate Fund, Deputy head of the Internal Policy Department of East Kazakhstan region, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Akim of Aktobe region.He headed the regional TV company "Aqtobe" and was the CEO of "Qazaq radiolary" LLP.From 2023 to the present, he has served as an adviser to the akim of the East Kazakhstan region.The press service of the Akim of East Kazakhstan RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/917330

- The volume of water in the sea has increased by 42%- The salinity of the water in the sea has decreased by almost 4 times, or up to 8.89 grams per liter- The annual volume of fishing has reached 8 thousand tons- The number of fish species has increased, favorable conditions for breeding sturgeon have been created- The capacity of the Syrdarya River has increased to 700 million cubic meters- It was possible to preserve the Northern part of the Aral Sea as a geographical and climate-forming object- 870 square kilometers of the dried-up seabed were covered with water, and the rise of salt deposits decreased.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/917303

A glacier is a mass of ice formed mainly at high altitude from snow accumulating over the years.Glaciers are important for the development of irrigation and hydropower in Kazakhstan, they feed rivers and are one of the main sources of fresh water.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/917310

Currently, 61 certified service dogs serve in the ranks of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan. These four-legged rescuers play an important role in the operational rescue teams of territorial units, the republican operational rescue squad and the military units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. They work under the guidance of experienced dog handlers and actively participate in search and rescue operations, including searching for people under rubble and avalanches. Special enclosures and training areas have been created in the detachments for comfortable accommodation and training of service dogs. Last year, rescuers also received new modern off-road dog training vehicles based on the Toyota Hilux, where all conditions have been created. To maintain a high level of readiness of dog training teams, certification tests are conducted twice a year, which makes it possible to improve professional skills and exchange experience in search and rescue operations. Dogs serving in the Ministry of Emergency Situations represent various breeds such as the Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Belgian Shepherd, Border Collie, white Swiss Shepherd and Golden Retriever. These breeds are known for their outstanding sense of smell and ability to work in difficult conditions. In 2024, dog training teams participated in more than 100 search and rescue operations. Special attention should be paid to the cynological service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, which, as part of the rescuers, actively participated in search and rescue operations during the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Afghanistan in 2023. We also note the cynological service in East Kazakhstan. Here, as part of the rescue team, five Labradors and a white Swiss Shepherd join the service with emergency personnel. These four-legged rescuers have been working in the region for many years and have earned the trust of rescuers. "Our dogs play a key role in search operations, as their keen sense of smell allows them to find people in places where it is impossible for humans to get to. The delicate instinct of rescuers replaces dozens of devices and significantly speeds up the search process," said Natalia Drozhzhina, head of the cynological Service of the Emergency Response Unit of the East Kazakhstan region. Labradors are especially popular among rescuers, as they are known for their friendly nature and ability to adapt quickly to various working conditions. According to Marina Tsukanova, the chief rescue dog handler of the emergency department, much attention is paid to the care of service dogs. Each animal is provided with special clothing and shoes, like those of professional rescuers, which allows them to work in all weather conditions, providing warmth and comfort. Thus, the service dogs of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are real heroes who, despite their dedication and love for humans, undergo rigorous training in order to always be there in case of trouble and help save human lives. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/917671

More than 70,000 hectares of unused agricultural land in the Turkestan region have been returned to the state. The region is actively working on the return of common pasture lands. Issues in this area were discussed at a meeting of the regional akim's office. Akim of Turkestan region Nuralkhan Kusherov instructed to strengthen the activities on the return of pasture lands. The issue of providing the population with pasture lands is being implemented within the framework of the instruction of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the return of pastures to the rural population. The main task is to solve the problems with the constant shortage of pastures.– The issue of providing the population with pasture lands is being implemented as part of the President's instructions to return pastures to the population. Akims of districts and cities, together with responsible departments and departments, should step up this work. The return of lands that are not used for their intended purpose should be carried out systematically. It is necessary to take into account the results of space monitoring and conduct an analysis. Monitoring, research and awareness–raising among the population should not stop," Nuralkhan Kusherov said.The meeting heard a report by the head of the regional Land Relations Department, Yergali Tilegen. According to him, the total land fund of the region is 11 million 610.3 thousand hectares. To return unused agricultural lands and land plots used in violation of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the composition of the interdepartmental working group was approved by the order of the akim of the region. It is planned to return 60,000 hectares of land to state ownership in 2024. At the moment, 70.9 thousand hectares have already been returned.At the beginning of 2023, the shortage of pasture lands in the region was 2,122.2 thousand hectares. Thanks to the work carried out, the shortage of pasture lands decreased to 608 thousand hectares in 2024.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/917408

Applications for the republican creative contest "Ulttyk kundylyktar: Salttyn syrly beynesi" among professional artists continue to be accepted in Kazakhstan.The purpose of the competition, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information, is to popularize national values and cultural sites through fine art, support the work of domestic artists and the formation of a patriotic spirit.Professional artists who have submitted their works on the theme of traditional cultural values of the Kazakh people in the genres of landscape, still life and narrative painting can participate in the competition.Applications will be accepted until February 24, 2025.The award ceremony and the opening of the exhibition of selected works will take place on March 12, 2025.For any additional questions, please contact by phone 8 (7172) 919 035, 919 036 ( ext. 366, 643).More information about the competition and the rules can be found on the Ministry's website. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/917320

Starting from January 14, residents and guests of Aktobe will be able to use the new accordion buses that will run along route 46. These modern vehicles were purchased to ensure the convenience and comfort of passengers. Alibek Asamanov, Head of Operations at Qala Trans LLP, appealed to the citizens to keep public transport clean and carefully handle the property of buses."We kindly ask all passengers to take care of these buses, not to paint on the seat backs, not to spit on buses, not to tear out information stickers, because these buses were purchased only for convenience and comfortable travel for our citizens. We urge all citizens to treat public property responsibly! Let's work together to make transport in our city convenient and modern," Asamanov said.t.me/aqtobe_oblysy_akimdigiSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/917219

Kazakhstanis began to spend more money on online purchases. According to the results of 11 months of 2024, 3.2 trillion tenge was spent by citizens. Such data was provided by Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliev at a Government meeting where the issue of e-commerce development was considered.In particular, the head of the department said that starting from 2020, the volume of electronic commerce in the country has increased fivefold. However, it still remains below the global average. However, given the large number of young people, the development of fintech, the availability of the Internet and the popularity of cashless payments, Kazakhstan has a high potential for the development of online sales.By 2029, the indicator of electronic commerce is planned to increase almost three times and bring it to 9.3 trillion tenge. To promote this area, the Government has adopted an online commerce development plan. It provides for the improvement of legislation on e-commerce, the launch of e-commerce training courses in all regions of the country, and the introduction of financial measures of state support for entrepreneurs in e-commerce.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/917195

Chairman of the Management Board of Kazpost JSC Assel Zhanasova said at a Government meeting that the rapid growth of e-commerce opens a unique window of opportunity for Kazakhstan.She noted that this contributes to the development of entrepreneurship in the regions and strengthens Kazakhstan's position as a logistics hub in Central Asia."Kazpost's key role here is to provide reliable infrastructure for the e–commerce market," Assel Zhanasova emphasizedThe speaker added that by 2029, the number of parcels per person will reach the level of developed countries – 27 parcels per year against the current five. This will contribute to the growth of both local players and cross-border trade, which will reach 19%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/917382

By the end of 2024, state labor inspectors at 296 enterprises of the republic revealed wage arrears to 18.8 thousand employees in the amount of 4.5 billion tenge. In addition, during the inspections conducted in various organizations, 8.1 thousand violations of labor rights were revealed.The heads of enterprises where wage arrears were identified were issued 251 mandatory orders and fined more than 51 million tenge.As a result of the measures taken, including the establishment of strict schedules and deadlines for repayment of wage arrears, the rights of more than 17.7 thousand employees have been protected. They have been paid 3.7 billion tenge.In addition, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan is under special control to ensure state control over compliance with labor legislation.In 2024, state labor inspectors conducted 5,577 inspections, during which 8,122 violations were revealed, of which: 6,219 in the field of labor; 1,835 in occupational safety and health; 68 in employment.3,326 orders were issued to employers and 3,548 administrative fines were imposed in the amount of 408.5 million tenge.As a result of the measures taken, the labor rights of more than 36.4 thousand employees have been protected. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/916432