Gazette 5805
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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
WINDHOEK - 12 August 2015
CONTENTS
No. 5805
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| GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES | |
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| No. 377 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice to withdraw spectrum use licence in terms of Regulations 10 and 11 of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum use Licences: Namibia Broadcasting Corporation | 2 |
| No. 378 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum use Licences: Schoemans Technology (Pty) Ltd | 5 |
| No. 379 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum use Licences: Telecom Namibia Limited | 6 |
| No. 380 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum use Licences: Fresh FM (Pty) Ltd | 7 |
| No. 381 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs: Converged Telecommunications Solutions (Pty) Ltd (‘CTS’) | 10 |
| No. 382 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs: Mobile Telecommunications Limited | 11 |
| No. 383 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice to withdraw spectrum use licence in terms of Regulations 10 and 11 of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum use Licences: One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd | 13 |
| No. 384 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice of intention to amend the Regulations Regarding Administrative and Licence Fees for Service Licences: Communications Act, 2009 | 15 |
| No. 385 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs: Telecom Namibia Limited | 18 |
| No. 386 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs: Mobile Telecommunications Limited | 19 |
No. 387 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice of amendment of the Regulations Setting Out Broadcasting and Telecommunications Service Licence Categories, Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009)
General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 377
NOTICE TO WITHDRAW SPECTRUM USE LICENCE IN TERMS OF REGULATIONS 10 AND 11 OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulations 10(2) and 11(1) of the ‘Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences’, published in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the applicant referred to in the table below, intends to permanently discontinue the utilisation of the frequencies as indicated in the table herein below and has submitted applications for withdrawal of the licences as indicated in the column herein below to the Authority:
| Date on which licensee intends to permanently discontinue providing service; | 30 May 2015, been 60 days from 26 th March 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e). | 13 June 2015, been 60 days from 26 th March 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e). | 13 June 2015, been 60 days from 26 th March 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e). | 13 June 2015, been 60 days from 26 th March 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted; | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Concise Statement of the reasons for proposed withdrawal; | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, the | NBC no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | ||
| Radio Frequencies or group of frequencies withdrawn; | 226 MHz | 226 MHz | 178 MHz | 186 MHz |
| City/Town | Rossing Mountain | Opuwo NBC Tower | Oshakati NBC Tower | Paresis NBC Tower |
| District | Swakopmund | Opuwo | Oshakati | Otjiwarongo |
| Description of geographic coverage area(s); | Erongo | Kunene | Oshana | Otjozondjupa |
| Type of licence been withdrawn; | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens; | State Owned Enterprise | State Owned Enterprise | State Owned Enterprise | State Owned Enterprise |
| Licensee’s Citizenship or place of incorporation; | Established in terms of section 2 of the Namibian Broadcasting Act (Act No. 9 of 1991) | Established in terms of section 2 of the Namibian Broadcasting Act (Act No. 9 of 1991) | Established in terms of section 2 of the Namibian Broadcasting Act (Act No. 9 of 1991) | Established in terms of section 2 of the Namibian Broadcasting Act (Act No. 9 of 1991) |
| Licensee; | Namibia Broadcasting Cooperation | Namibia Broadcasting Cooperation | Namibia Broadcasting Cooperation | Namibia Broadcasting Cooperation |
| 13 June 2015, been 60 days from 09 th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e). | 14 June 2015, been 60 days from 09 th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e). | 19 July 2015, been not less than 60 days from 09 th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e.) | 19 July 2015, been not less than 60 days from 09 th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e). | 13 June 2015, been not less than 60 days from 09 th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | yes |
| 218 MHz | 226 MHz | 226 MHz | 226 MHz | 202 MHz |
| Kamanjab NBC Tower | Klein Waterberg NBC Tower | Katima Mulilo NBC Tower | Arendnes NBC Tower | Erongo Mountain NBC Tower |
| Outjo | Otjiwarongo | Katima Mulilo | Rundu | Swakopmund |
| Kunene | Otjozondjupa | Caprivi | Okavango | Erongo |
Please note that the rest of the frequencies published on Government Gazette 5037, Notice No 306, dated 13 September 2012, remain valid.
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette. The applicant may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from date of notification of the written public comments.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, if different, and be clear and concise.
All written submissions must be made either physically or electronically -
- (1) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (2) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
- (4) By facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or
- (5) By fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 378
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Regulations 7 and 11 of the ‘Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences’, in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice of the following licensee who has submitted applications for transfer of licences and transfer of control of licences:
| Licensee (Transferee); | Type of service licence; | Transferee and percentage of stock; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian citizens or Namibian companies in transferor; | Reasons for the proposed transfer; |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoemans Technology (Pty) Ltd | Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS &ECNS) | Wi Tel Service Provider (Pty) Ltd | Schoemans Technology (Pty) Ltd (Namibian Company) is a 100% shareholder in the transferor. | The Transferor has indicated that it finds it difficult in attracting investors to allow for network build and expansion when trading under the name of Schoemans Technology (Pty) Limited. This is mainly due to the fact that investors want to invest in the telecommunications market and not the ICT and Security Markets which is the original niche market of Schoemans Technologies (Pty) Ltd. It is owing to the above that transferor would therefore like to transfer the licence to Wi Tel Service Provider (Pty) Ltd . |
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette. The applicant may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from date of notification of the written public comments.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, if different, and be clear and concise.
All written submissions must be made either physically or electronically -
- (1) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (2) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
- (4) By facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or
- (5) By fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 379
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 101 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulations 6 and 11 of the ‘Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences’, as published in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the person referred to in the table below has submitted the following applications to the Authority:
Spectrum Use Licence Application
| Applicant’s Name; | Applicant’s citizenship or place of incorporation; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens; | List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies applied for (MHz); | Description of geographic coverage area(s) | Description of geographic coverage area(s) | Description of geographic coverage area(s) | License Fees Outstanding; | Service to be provided using frequency applied for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicant’s Name; | Applicant’s citizenship or place of incorporation; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens; | List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies applied for (MHz); | Region | District | City/ Town | License Fees Outstanding; | Service to be provided using frequency applied for |
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Established in terms of section 2(1)(b) of the Posts and Telecommunications Companies Establishment Act (No 17 of 1992) | 100% | 903-905 MHz - 948-950 MHz 1 | Within the borders of the Republic of Namibia or any part thereof. | Within the borders of the Republic of Namibia or any part thereof. | Within the borders of the Republic of Namibia or any part thereof. | Yes | FIXED |
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette .
The applicant may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from the due date of the written public comments.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -
- (1) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (2) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
- (4) By facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or
- (5) By fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
1 Please note that Telecom Namibia has withdrawn the application for 880-890 MHz paired with 925-925 MHz
No. 380
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia in terms section 101 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulations 6 and 11 of the ‘Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences’, as published in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the Applicant referred to in the table below has submitted the following application to the Authority:
Spectrum Use Licence Application
| Party providing Signal Distribution; | Own | Own | Own | Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service to be provided using frequency applied for; | Commercial Broadcasting | Commercial Broadcasting | Commercial Broadcasting | Commercial Broadcasting |
| License Fees Outstanding; | No | No | No | No |
| Maximum Output power &Coordinates (Watts); | 100.000 | 100.000 | 100.000 | 100.000 |
| of geographic coverage area(s) City/Town; | Grootfontein | Tsumeb | Rundu | Otjiwarongo |
| District; | Grootfontein | Tsumeb | Rundu | Otjiwarongo |
| Description Region; | Otjozondjupa | Oshikoto | Kavango-East | Otjozondjupa |
| List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority; | 91.300 MHz | 91.400 MHz | 102.700 MHz | 87.800 MHz |
| List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies applied for; | 88-108 MHz | 88- 108 MHz | 88-108 MHz | 88- 108 MHz |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens; | 51% | 51% | 51% | 51% |
| Applicant’s citizenship or place of incorporation; | Namibia | Namibia | Namibia | Namibia |
| Applicant’s Name; | Fresh FM (PTY) LTD | Fresh FM (PTY) LTD | Fresh FM (PTY) LTD | Fresh FM (PTY) LTD |
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette .
The applicant may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from date of notification of the written public comments.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -
- (1) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (2) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
- (4) By facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or
- (5) By fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 381
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53(7) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulation 8(1) of the ‘Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs’, in Government Gazette No. 4714, Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Converged Telecommunications Solutions (Pty) Limited (‘CTS’) has filed a tariff with the Authority as set out in Schedule 1 hereto.
Any person may examine copies of the tariffs submitted at the head offices of the Authority during normal business hours and copies may be made on payment of a fee determined by the Authority. Copies are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
The public may submit in writing to the Authority written comments within fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette .
Converged Telecommunications Solutions (Pty) Limited may submit, in writing to the Authority, a response to any written comments within fourteen (14) days from the lapsing of the time to submit written submissions.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submissions is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -
- (1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- (3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; and
- (4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790.
- (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
CTS WIMAX PRODUCTS
| Product | Service | N$ monthly (Excl VAT) | Capping per month | Installation fee (Once off) N$ (excl VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimax Home | 512k up/1024k down - 12 months | 799.00 | 20 GB | 499.00 |
| Wimax Business1M | 512k up/1024k down - 12 months | 1,399.00 | 50GB | 999.00 |
| Wimax Business 2M | 1024k up/2048k down - 12 months | 1,899.00 | 100GB | 999.00 |
Particulars of the tariff:
- a) All prices indicated in the above table are exclusive of VAT.
- b) Installation fees are payable once off, up front, prior to installation of the service.
- c) Monthly charges are as indicated above and are payable monthly in advance.
- d) The above tariffs are subject to the customer entering a 12 month contract with CTS.
- e) Customer complaints relating to the services will be handled according to the CTS Complaints Resolution Process.
Please note that the full tariff submission including the terms and conditions and the remedies available to the consumers can be obtained from the Authority
No. 382
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53(7) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulation 8(1) of the ‘Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs’, in Government Gazette No. 4714, Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Mobile Telecommunications Limited has filed a tariff with the Authority as set out in Schedule 1 hereto.
Any person may examine copies of the tariffs submitted at the head offices of the Authority during normal business hours and copies may be made on payment of a fee determined by the Authority. Copies are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
The public may submit in writing to the Authority written comments within fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette .
Mobile Telecommunications Limited may submit, in writing to the Authority, a response to any written comments within fourteen (14) days from the lapsing of the time to submit written submissions.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submissions is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -
- (1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- (3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; and
- (4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790.
- (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
AWEH PRODUCTS PERMANENT TARIFF
| Package | Subscription Fee N$ (7-Days) | Voice minutes | SMS | Data megabytes | SocialMedia megabytes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aweh Gig | N$ 30.00 | 100 | 700 | 1,024 | 500 WhatsApp |
| Aweh Go | N$ 12.00 | 50 | 150 | 50 | 50 WhatsApp |
| Aweh Prime | N$ 30.00 | 350 | 700 | 200 | 200 WhatsApp |
| Aweh Super | N$ 50.00 | 700 | 1,500 | 350 | 700 WhatsApp and Facebook |
Particulars of the tariff:
- a) Out of bundle tariffs,
- i. National minutes N$0.90 per minute,
- ii. National SMS N$0.40 per SMS,
- iii. Megabyte N$0.50 per Megabyte with minimum fraction of 1KB;
- b) All other tariffs, including roaming, international and value added services are the same as those that apply to generic Pre-paid tariffs.
Please note that the full tariff submission including the terms and conditions and the remedies available to the consumers can be obtained from the Authority
No. 383
NOTICE TO WITHDRAW SPECTRUM USE LICENCE IN TERMS OF REGULATIONS 10 AND 11 OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulations 10(2) and 11(1) of the ‘Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences’, published in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the applicant referred to in the table herein below, intends to permanently discontinue the utilisation of the frequencies as indicated in the table herein below and has submitted applications for withdrawal of the licences as indicated in the column herein below to the Authority:
| Date on which licensee intends to permanently discontinue providing service; | 16 June 2015, been 60 days from 13 th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e) | 16 June 2015, been 60 days from 13 th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e) | 16 June 2015, been 60 days from 13 th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e) | 16 June 2015, been 60 days from 13 th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e) | 16 June 2015, been 60 days from 13 th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted; | yes | yes | yes | Yes | Yes |
| Concise Statement of the reasons for proposed withdrawal; | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, One Africa Television (Pty) Lts no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, One Africa Television (Pty) Lts no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, One Africa Television (Pty) Lts no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, One Africa Television (Pty) Lts no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, One Africa Television (Pty) Lts no longer requires the use of these frequencies. |
| Radio Frequencies or group of frequencies withdrawn; | 794 MHz | 666 MHz | 786 MHz(STL) | 482 MHz | 960 MHz |
| City/Town | Tamariskia Tower | City Centre Tower | Ice Cream Cone | Gross Herzog Sat-Com site | |
| District | Swakopmund | Walvis Bay | Windhoek | Windhoek | Windhoek |
| Description of geographic coverage area(s); | Erongo | Erongo | Khomas | Khomas | Khomas |
| Type of service licence; | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens; | 51% | 51% | 51% | 51% | 51% |
| Licensee’s Citizenship or place of incorporation; | Namibia | Namibia | Namibia | Namibia | Namibia |
| Licensee | One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd | One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd | One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd | One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd | One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd |
Please note that the rest of the frequencies published on Government Gazette 5037, Notice No 306, dated 13 September 2012, remains valid.
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette. The applicant may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from date of notification of the written public comments.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, if different, and be clear and concise.
All written submissions must be made either physically or electronically -
- (1) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (2) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
- (4) By facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or
- (5) By fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
COMMUNICATIONS REULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 384
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND LICENCE FEES FOR SERVICE LICENCES, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 38(10)(f) read with section 129 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act. No.8 of 2009) and Regulation 4(3) of the Regulations regarding Rule-Making Procedures published in Government Gazette No. 4630, General Notice No. 334 dated 17 December 2010-
- a) publishes this notice of intention to amend the Regulations Regarding Administrative and Licence Fees for Service Licences as set out in Schedule 1; and
- b) sets outs the concise statement of the reasons and purpose for the proposed amendment of the regulations in Schedule 2.
The public may make oral submissions on the proposed regulations to the Authority, at a time, date and place notified by the Authority.
The public may also make written submission to the Authority within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette, in the manner set out below for making of written submissions All written submission must-
- a) contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made if different; and
- b) be clear and concise.
All written submissions must be send or submitted in any of the following manners-
- a) by hand to the head office of the Authority, namely Communications House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- b) by post to the head office of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, 9000;
- c) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
- d) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; and
- e) by fax-to-email to: 0886550852.
SCHEDULE 1
AMENDMENT OF THE REGULATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE AND LICENCE FEES FOR SERVICE LICENCES, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 38(10)(f) read with section 129 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No.8 of 2009), amends the Regulations Regarding Administrative and Licence Fees for Service Licences published in the Government Gazette No. 5037, General Notice No. 311 dated 13 September 2012 (and amended) as published in Government Gazette No. 5269, General Notice No, 331 dated 19 August 2013.
Definitions
- In these regulations, a word or expression to which a meaning is assigned in the Act or the Regulations has the same meaning, and unless the context otherwise indicates
‘Act’ means the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009)
‘the Regulations’ means the Regulations Regarding Administrative and Licence Fees for Service Licences published in Government Gazette No. 5269, General Notice No. 331 dated 19 August 2013.
Substitution of regulation 3 of the Regulations
- The following Regulations is substituted for Regulation 3 of the Regulations-
’….The administrative fees applicable to licences are set out in the table below, in relation to each of the different licence types as set out and defined in the Regulations Setting out Broadcasting and Telecommunications Service Licence Categories, published in Government Gazette No. 4714, General Notice No. 124 dated 18 May 2011, amended from time to time.
| Licence Type | New Licence | Amendment | Transfer/ Transfer of Control | Renewal | Annual Levy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications- In- dividual Comprehensive (ECNS and ECS) | n/a | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Telecommunications- Class ECNS | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Telecommunications- Class ECS | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Telecommunications- Class Comprehensive (ECNS and ECS) | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Telecommunications- Network Facilities | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Telecommunications- Non-Profit ECS/ECNS | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 |
| Broadcasting- Commercial | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Broadcasting-Community | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 |
| Broadcasting-Public | n/a | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Broadcasting- Signal Distribution | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Broadcasting-Multiplex | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Broadcasting- Class Comprehensive Multi-plex and Signal Distribution | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
Substitution of regulation 6 of the Regulations
- The following Regulations is substituted for Regulation 6 of the Regulations
- ’….The annual licences fees applicable to licences are set out in the table below, in relation to each of the different licence types as set out and defined in the Regulations Setting Out Broadcasting and Telecommunications Service Licence Categories, Published in Government Gazette No. 4714, General Notice No. 124 dated 18 May 2011, amended from time to time.
| Licence Type | Annual Percentage Licence Fees |
|---|---|
| Telecommunications- Individual Comprehensive (ECNS and ECS) | Levy %=Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002*Turnover) |
| Telecommunications- Class ECNS | Levy %=Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002*Turnover) |
| Telecommunications- Class ECS | Levy %=Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002*Turnover) |
| Telecommunications- Class Comprehensive (ECNS and ECS) | Levy %=Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002*Turnover) |
| Telecommunications- Network Facilities | Levy %=Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002*Turnover) |
| Telecommunications- Non-Profit ECS/ECNS | Levy %=Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002*Turnover) |
| Broadcasting- Commercial | Levy %=Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002*Turnover) |
| Broadcasting- Community | Levy %=Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002*Turnover) |
| Broadcasting- Public | Levy %=Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002*Turnover) |
| Broadcasting- Signal Distribution | Levy %=Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002*Turnover) |
| Broadcasting- Multiplex | Levy %=Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002*Turnover) |
| Broadcasting- Class Comprehensive Multiplex and Signal Distribution | Levy %=Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002*Turnover) |
No. 385
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53(7) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulation 8(1) of the ‘Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs’, in Government Gazette No. 4714, Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Telecom Namibia Limited has filed a tariff with the Authority as set out in Schedule 1 hereto.
Any person may examine copies of the tariffs submitted at the head offices of the Authority during normal business hours and copies may be made on payment of a fee determined by the Authority. Copies are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
The public may submit in writing to the Authority written comments within fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette .
Telecom Namibia Limited may submit, in writing to the Authority, a response to any written comments within fourteen (14) days from the lapsing of the time to submit written submissions.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submissions is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -
- (1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- (3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; and
- (4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790.
SCHEDULE 2
CONCISE STATEMENT AND PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND LICENCE FEES, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009.
- (a) In terms of section 129 read with section 38(10)(f) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009), the Authority may prescribe the fees payable for the grant, management and control of service licences.
- (b) The purpose of the proposed amendment to the regulations is to align service licence fees to developments in the telecommunications industry and Regulations Setting Out Broadcasting and Telecommunications Service Licence Categories as published in Government Gazette No. 5805, General Notice No. 387 dated 12 August 2015 by providing for the introduction of two telecommunications service licence categories namely ‘network facilities’ and ‘nonprofit ECS/ECNS’ and to prescribe the applicable licence fees.
- (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
TELECOM NAMIBIA LIMITED JIVA PACKAGE
| PRICE | INCLUDED |
|---|---|
| N$ 30/7 days | 100 minutes |
| 700 SMS | |
| 1 GB data |
Particulars of the tariff:
- a) To subscribe the customer dials 130777#
- b) The subscription amount is N$ 30.00 and the subscription is valid for 7 days.
Please note that the full tariff submission including the terms and conditions and the remedies available to the consumers can be obtained from the Authority
No. 386
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53(10) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulation 8(1) of the ‘Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs’, in Government Gazette No. 4714, Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Mobile Telecommunications Limited has filed a tariff with the Authority as set out in Schedule 1.
Any person may examine copies of the tariffs submitted at the head offices of the Authority during normal business hours and copies may be made on payment of a fee determined by the Authority. Copies are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
The public may submit in writing to the Authority written comments within fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette .
Mobile Telecommunications Limited may submit, in writing to the Authority, a response to any written comments within fourteen (14) days from the lapsing of the time to submit written submissions.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submissions is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -
- (1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- (3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; and
- (4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790.
- (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS IN TERMS OF SECTION 53(1) BY MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The following are the proposed Aweh O-Yeah for Prepaid (Tango) customers as submitted by Mobile Telecommunications (Pty) Limited:
| Bundle Type | Volume / Qty | Bundle Cost N$ | Bundle Cost N$ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DataMB | 0 | N$ | - |
| DataMB | 100 | N$ | 2.60 |
| DataMB | 200 | N$ | 5.00 |
| DataMB | 300 | N$ | 7.30 |
| DataMB | 400 | N$ | 9.30 |
| DataMB | 500 | N$ | 11.30 |
| DataMB | 600 | N$ | 13.10 |
| DataMB | 700 | N$ | 14.70 |
| DataMB | 800 | N$ | 16.20 |
| DataMB | 900 | N$ | 17.60 |
| DataMB | 1000 | N$ | 18.90 |
| DataMB | 1100 | N$ | 20.00 |
| DataMB | 1200 | N$ | 21.10 |
| DataMB | 1300 | N$ | 22.00 |
| DataMB | 1400 | N$ | 22.90 |
| DataMB | 1500 | N$ | 23.70 |
| DataMB | 1600 | N$ | 24.40 |
| DataMB | 1700 | N$ | 25.00 |
| DataMB | 1800 | N$ | 25.50 |
| DataMB | 1900 | N$ | 26.00 |
| DataMB | 2000 | N$ | 26.40 |
| Voice Minutes | 0 | N$ | - |
| Voice Minutes | 30 | N$ | 4.50 |
| Voice Minutes | 60 | N$ | 8.70 |
| Bundle Type | Volume / Qty | Bundle Cost N$ | Bundle Cost N$ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Minutes | 90 | N$ | 12.60 |
| Voice Minutes | 120 | N$ | 16.20 |
| Voice Minutes | 150 | N$ | 19.50 |
| Voice Minutes | 180 | N$ | 22.60 |
| Voice Minutes | 210 | N$ | 25.40 |
| Voice Minutes | 240 | N$ | 28.10 |
| Voice Minutes | 270 | N$ | 30.50 |
| Voice Minutes | 300 | N$ | 32.70 |
| Voice Minutes | 330 | N$ | 34.70 |
| Voice Minutes | 360 | N$ | 36.50 |
| Voice Minutes | 390 | N$ | 38.10 |
| Voice Minutes | 420 | N$ | 39.60 |
| Voice Minutes | 450 | N$ | 41.00 |
| Voice Minutes | 480 | N$ | 42.20 |
| Voice Minutes | 510 | N$ | 43.30 |
| Voice Minutes | 540 | N$ | 44.20 |
| Voice Minutes | 570 | N$ | 45.00 |
| Voice Minutes | 600 | N$ | 45.70 |
| Voice Minutes | 630 | N$ | 46.30 |
| Voice Minutes | 660 | N$ | 46.80 |
| Voice Minutes | 690 | N$ | 47.30 |
| Voice Minutes | 720 | N$ | 47.60 |
| SMS Qty | 0 | N$ | - |
| SMS Qty | 100 | N$ | 0.40 |
| SMS Qty | 200 | N$ | 0.80 |
| SMS Qty | 300 | N$ | 1.10 |
| SMS Qty | 400 | N$ | 1.40 |
| SMS Qty | 500 | N$ | 1.70 |
| SMS Qty | 600 | N$ | 2.00 |
| SMS Qty | 700 | N$ | 2.30 |
| SMS Qty | 800 | N$ | 2.50 |
| SMS Qty | 900 | N$ | 2.70 |
| SMS Qty | 1000 | N$ | 2.90 |
| SMS Qty | 1100 | N$ | 3.10 |
| SMS Qty | 1200 | N$ | 3.20 |
| SMS Qty | 1300 | N$ | 3.40 |
| SMS Qty | 1400 | N$ | 3.50 |
| SMS Qty | 1500 | N$ | 3.60 |
| SMS Qty | 1600 | N$ | 3.80 |
| SMS Qty | 1700 | N$ | 3.80 |
| SMS Qty | 1800 | N$ | 3.90 |
| SMS Qty | 1900 | N$ | 4.00 |
| SMS Qty | 2000 | N$ | 4.10 |
| SocialMediaMB | 0 | N$ | - |
| Bundle Type | Volume / Qty | Bundle Cost N$ | Bundle Cost N$ |
|---|---|---|---|
| SocialMediaMB | 100 | N$ | 1.80 |
| SocialMediaMB | 200 | N$ | 3.40 |
| SocialMediaMB | 300 | N$ | 5.00 |
| SocialMediaMB | 400 | N$ | 6.40 |
| SocialMediaMB | 500 | N$ | 7.70 |
| SocialMediaMB | 600 | N$ | 8.90 |
| SocialMediaMB | 700 | N$ | 10.10 |
| SocialMediaMB | 800 | N$ | 11.10 |
| SocialMediaMB | 900 | N$ | 12.00 |
| SocialMediaMB | 1000 | N$ | 12.90 |
| SocialMediaMB | 1100 | N$ | 13.70 |
| SocialMediaMB | 1200 | N$ | 14.40 |
| SocialMediaMB | 1300 | N$ | 15.10 |
| SocialMediaMB | 1400 | N$ | 15.70 |
| SocialMediaMB | 1500 | N$ | 16.20 |
| SocialMediaMB | 1600 | N$ | 16.70 |
| SocialMediaMB | 1700 | N$ | 17.10 |
| SocialMediaMB | 1800 | N$ | 17.50 |
| SocialMediaMB | 1900 | N$ | 17.80 |
| SocialMediaMB | 2000 | N$ | 18.10 |
No. 387
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF THE REGULATIONS SETTING OUT BROADCASTING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE LICENCE CATEGORIES, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 (ACT NO. 8 OF 2009)
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 37 and 38 read with section 129 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009), amends the Regulations Setting out Broadcasting and Telecommunications Service Licence Categories published in the Government Gazette No. 4714, General Notice No. 124 dated 18 May 2011 and amended as published in Government Gazette No. 5148, General Notice No, 74 dated 13 March 2013.
Definitions
- In these regulations, a word or expression to which a meaning is assigned in the Act or the Regulations has the same meaning, and unless the context otherwise indicates
‘Act’ means the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009)
Amendment of regulation 1 of the Regulations
- Regulation 1 of the Regulation is amended by-
- (a) the insertion of the following definition after the definition of ‘Navigation and radar system services’-
‘Network Facilities’ means a telecommunications service licence entitling the holder to construct, maintain, own and make available one or more network elements, infrastructure or other facilities that facilitate the provision of telecommunication services, broadcasting services, electronic communications services or application services including content services.
Amendment of regulation 5 of the Regulations
- Regulation 5 of the Regulations is amended by the substitution of sub-regulation (1) with the following sub-regulations:
- ‘(1) The following are categories of telecommunications service licences, all of which are technology and service neutral-
- (a) Individual (Comprehensive telecommunications (ECNS and ECS)); and
- (b) Class;
- (i) ECS;
- (ii) ECNS;
- (iii) Comprehensive telecommunications service licences (ECNS and ECS);
- (iv) Non-profit ECNS/ECS; and
- (v) Network Facilities.’
- Regulation 5 (2) of the Regulations is amended by deletion of-
‘(c) Non-profit ECNS/ECS’
SCHEDULE 1
CONCISE STATEMENT AND PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS SETTING OUT BROADCASTING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE LICENCE CATEGORIES, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009.
The purpose of the amendment of the proposed Regulations is to developments in the telecommunications industry-
- (a) amend ‘Non-Profit ECNS/ECS’ as a service licence category not requiring a licence to a telecommunications service licence category requiring a service licence awarded by the Authority; and
- (b) create a new telecommunications service licence category namely ’ network facilities’.