ZIMBABWE n = 20 Yes Partial X 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 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? No Additional information The institution disclosed information on the 2022 budget allocation, the 2023 approved budget and the expenditure projections. X Total score: 17/20 7. POSTAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF ZIMBABWE CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE ANALYSIS https://www.potraz.gov.zw/ The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has a well-established and updated (in some sections) website and vibrant LinkedIn, X and Facebook accounts. This is an improvement on previous Transparency Report findings. Notable from the portal are sections on: The Data Protection Authority: The Data Protection Act, the lodging of a complaint procedure and the online mechanism to lodge a complaint. There is also a similar structure under the Consumer Affairs tab. The licensing information, application forms and application fees. y y However, the information is not dated, making it difficult to determine whether it is up-to-date (for example, the application fees). The website also provides little information on agreements and contracts. Bearing in mind that the Universal Service Fund is vested in the regulatory authority, there is a need to update sections on procurement procedures and operation and USF-funded projects /programmes. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information Does the website contain the following: X 1. Up-to-date information? 2. A description of the organisation’s powers and structure, as well as its functions and responsibilities? X 3. A list of laws, acts, etc, issued within the scope of its powers? X 4. Copies of reports, policies or programmes? X 5. Information on budget and expenditure? 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? X There is only information on tenders. 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? X The tab on vacancies does not open. 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? 9. The contact details of specific public officials? X X X 120 The information is only available on the Facebook page.