Email: info@bcc.mw
Phone: +265 1 823 435
Taking The City Back To The People
The Department of Commerce, Trade and Industry core function is to achieve financial sustainability for the Council. In addition, the directorate maximises revenue collection from existing and potential sources while supporting quality service delivery.
• Collection of revenue from commercial and residential properties
• Stakeholder engagements on property matters
• Property rates client relationship management
• Resolving property-related client queries
| Category | Rate | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Properties | 0.00324 of Property Value | Bi-annually |
| Residential Properties | 0.00129 of Property Value | Bi-annually |
| Traditional Housing Area (THA) | MK30,000 (Flat Rate) | Bi-annually |
| Bank Name | Account Number | Account Name | Branch |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Bank | 810959 | Blantyre City Council | Blantyre |
| Standard Bank | 9100002693833 | Blantyre City Council | Blantyre |
| FDH Bank | 1040000369198 | Blantyre City Council | Blantyre Main |
• Collection of revenue from commercial and residential properties
• Stakeholder engagements on property matters in the City of Blantyre
• Property rates client relationship management
• Resolving client queries on property
• Issuance of business premises licenses in the City
• Ensuring compliance with business regulations and Council bylaws
• Issuing business licenses to eligible businesses
• Enforcement of business premises licensing
• Stakeholder engagements with business owners in the City
1. Filling of an application form
2. Inspection of business premises by the Council using the application form
3. If approved, payment of license fees depending on the business type
4. If not approved, applicant is informed of required corrections
5. Payments are made at Council offices (FDH Bank cashiers)
6. No payments must be made to Council employees
7. Only bank guarantee cheques are accepted (no ordinary cheques)
Late renewals may attract penalties. Business owners are encouraged to begin the renewal process early to avoid disruptions.
Blantyre City Council remains committed to supporting business growth while ensuring that commercial activities comply with the City's health, safety and urban order standards. Through efficient service delivery and collaboration with business owners, the Council aims to make Blantyre a thriving and well-regulated commercial hub.
• Management of bus depots, minibus terminals and parking spaces in the City
• Collecting parking fees in Blantyre City
• Enforcement of traffic regulations and Council bylaws
• Implementing safety measures in collaboration with Council police officers
• Collection of revenue from designated parking spaces
• Maintenance of open and closed parking spaces in liaison with Engineering Directorate
• Management of markets, shops and commercial structures owned by the Council
• Inspection of markets and commercial structures
• Revenue collection through issuance of market tickets
• Engagement with market committees
• Maintenance of market structures (with Engineering Directorate)
• Maintaining clean and healthy markets (with Health Directorate)
• Revenue collection from Council-owned shops and commercial structures
Payment option: Mpamba / Cash
• Developing strategies for growth of Council commercial ventures (billboards, proposals, etc.)
• Ensuring compliance with advertising bylaws and regulations
• Marketing Council services
• Promoting investments
• Fostering strategic partnerships
• Organizing stakeholder engagements
• Overseeing outdoor advertising activities (with Town Planning Directorate)