MALAWI DETAILED FINDINGS 1. BLANTYRE CITY COUNCIL CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE ANALYSIS www.bccmw.com Blantyre City Council has a functional website with up-to-date information. It also has an active Facebook page and an inactive X (formerly Twitter) account. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information Does the website contain the following: 1. Up-to-date information? X 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? 4. Copies of reports, policies or programmes? 5. Information on budget and expenditure? 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? X 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? X 9. The contact details of specific public officials? X 10. A mechanism to request and receive responses to electronic messages and requests for information? X X X X X Total score: 16/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION The following questions were sent to Blantyre City Council: What notable challenges is Blantyre City Council facing in the enforcement of by-laws, including street vending and payment of city rates? What is the council doing to deal with the challenge of street vending? How often does the council update its website and/or social media platforms? What is Blantyre City Council’s 2023-2024 budget, and how much has been allocated to road construction/ rehabilitation? How much did the council generate through city rates and other revenue-generating initiatives during the 20222023 financial year? y y y y y n = 20 Yes 1. Is there an official, who is designated to take and respond to information requests? 2. Did the organisation reply within 21 days? No X Additional information Public relations officer. X 40 Partial