Yes

No

Partial

Additional information

10. A mechanism to request and receive responses to
electronic messages and requests for information?

Total score: 0/20

CATEGORY 2: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
A request for the following information was sent to Ministry of Mines and Mining Development:
Information on the allocation of mining claims used by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to the
citizens of Zimbabwe, including claims allocation procedure, requirements for prospective claim owners and
grievances mechanisms on double allocation of claims.

y

n = 20

Yes

1.

Is there an official, who is designated to take and respond
to information requests?

X

2.

Did the organisation reply within 21 days?

X

3.

Did the organisation respond to the request for
information?

X

4.

Does the organisation publish their procedures for
handling information requests?

5.

Did the organisation provide all of the requested
information?

6.

Did the organisation provide written reasons for the refusal
of information?

7.

Did the organisation disclose information about its
operations, budgets, structure, etc.

8.

Did the authority provide information without questioning
the aims and motivations of the applicant?

X

9.

Did the organisation acknowledge the request for
information within 7 days?

X

No

Partial

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Gold Mobilisation Officer

X
X

10. Was the information received clear and understandable?

X

X
Total score: 14/20

7. MINISTRY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE
mopse.co.zw
The website is visually appealing, fairly easy to navigate and the homepage is regularly updated. The organisation
is also active social media platforms.
n = 20

Yes

Does the website contain the following:
1.

X

Up-to-date information?

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No

Partial

Additional information

ZIMBABWE

n = 20

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