Gazette 6345
ORIGINAL PDF ↗GOVERNMENT GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
N$7.20 | WINDHOEK - 29 June 2017 | No. 6345
CONTENTS
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GENERAL NOTICES
| No. | General Notices | Page |
|---|---|---|
| No. 192 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice of reconsideration in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act, 2009 | 2 |
| No. 193 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of section 87 of the Communications Act, 2009 and the Regulations Regarding Licencing Procedures and Telecommunications and Broadcasting Services Licences and Spectrum Use Licences | 3 |
| No. 194 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of regulation 12(4) the Regulations Regarding Licence Conditions for Broadcasting Service Licences and Regulation 6(5)(A)(I) of the Regulations Setting-out Licence Conditions for Spectrum Use Licences | 3 |
| No. 195 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of section 53(7) of the Communications Act, 2009 read with the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs | 4 |
| No. 196 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licencing Procedures and Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences | 5 |
| No. 197 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licencing Procedures and Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences | 6 |
| No. 198 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licencing Procedures and Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences | 7 |
| No. 199 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licencing Procedures and Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences | 10 |
| No. 200 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of section 81 of the Communications Act, 2009 and the Regulations Prescribing the National Numbering Plan for use in the Provision of Telecommunications Services in the Republic of Namibia, Numbering Licence Fees and Procedures for Number Licences | 11 |
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION IN TERMS OF SECTON 31 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 (ACT NO. 8 OF 2009)
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulations 11 and 20 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 2017 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has submitted an application for reconsideration, dated 1 June 2017, in respect of a decision by the Authority to decline NBC’s application for amendment of spectrum use licence for 91.7MHz, which decision was published in Government Gazette No. 6321, General Notice No. 151, dated 1 June 2016.
The reasons and grounds for the application for reconsideration are contained in the application that can be inspected at the offices of the Authority.
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.
NBC 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.
F. K. MBANDEKA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 87 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 (ACT NO. 8 OF 2009) AND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Sections 85 and 101 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with Regulation 9 of the “Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences”, in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the application for the renewal of its community broadcasting service licence for UNAM Radio has been approved.
Kindly note that the Authority resolved to approve the renewal of the community broadcasting service licence awarded to UNAM Radio on 25 November 2011 based on the criteria set out in Section 87(5) of the Communications Act for a further period of five (5) years commencing from 24 March 2017.
The service licence is awarded subject to the relevant provisions of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) and the Regulations regarding Licence Conditions for Broadcasting Service Licences as published in Government Gazette No. 5037, General Notice No. 309, dated 13 September 2012.
Kindly note further that section 31 of the Communications Act provides that the Authority may, on its own motion or on a petition filed by an aggrieved party to any proceedings, reconsider any order or decision that it has made, within 90 days from the date of making that decision or issuing that order.
Please note that the reasons for the Authority’s decision may be obtained 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. The reasons for the Authority’s decision are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
F. KISHI
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 12(4) OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENCE CONDITIONS FOR BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND REGULATION 6(5)(A)(I) OF THE REGULATIONS SETTING OUT LICENCE CONDITIONS FOR SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulation 12(4) of the Regulations regarding Licence Conditions for Broadcasting Service Licences and regulation 6(5)(a)(i) of the Regulations Setting Out Licence Conditions for Spectrum Use Licences (as amended), herewith gives notice that Trustco Administrative Support Services’s application for condonation to commence with broadcasting services has been approved.
Kindly note that the Authority has resolved to grant Trustco Administrative Support Services condonation to commence with broadcasting services utilising the assigned spectrum by 31 May 2017.
Kindly take note that section 31 of the Communications Act provides that the Authority may, on its own motion or on a petition filed by an aggrieved party to any proceedings, reconsider any order or decision that it has made, within 90 days from the date of making that decision or issuing that order.
Please note that the reasons for the Authority’s decision may be obtained 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. The reasons for the Authority’s decision are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
F. KISHI
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 53(7) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 (ACT NO. 8 OF 2009) READ WITH THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 53(1) and (7) of the Communications Act read with regulation 8 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 it has approved amendment of tariffs for Data and international voice bundles; Prepaid products, bundles and services; and Contract/Postpaid products, bundles and services as submitted by Mobile Telecommunications Limited, which will come into force and effect on 01 May 2017, notwithstanding date of publication of the notice in the Gazette.
Kindly take note that in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act, the Authority may, on its own motion or on a petition filed by an aggrieved party to any proceedings, reconsider any order or decision that it has made, within 90 days from the date of making that decision or issuing that order.
Kindly note further that the reasons for the Authority’s decision may be obtained 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. The reasons for the Authority’s decision are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
F. KISHI
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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 regulation 9 of the “Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences”, in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011, herewith gives notice that the person referred to in the table below, submitted an application for renewal of the Broadcasting Service Licence to the Authority:
| Applicants Name; | Applicant’s citizenship or place of incorporation; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies Controlled by Namibian Citizens; | Category of Broadcasting service licence as contemplated in the Regulations Setting out Broadcasting and Telecommunications Service Licence categories; | Provision of signal distribution; | Breach of License; | Proof of Application fees paid up to date submitted? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Investments Number Ten (Pty) Ltd T/A Live FM | Namibian | 100% | Community Broadcasting Service¹ | Own | No breach or alleged breach recorded | Yes |
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 Government 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: 088642748.
¹ The Authority takes note that the Licensee was awarded a Community Broadcasting Service Licence but intend to renew it as a Commercial Broadcasting Service Licence due to the nature of the licensee’s business registration.
F. K. MBANDEKA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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 Regulation 11 of the “Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences”, in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011, herewith gives notice that the person referred to in the table below, submitted the following applications to the Authority:
Spectrum Use Licence
| Applicant’s Name | Applicant’s Citizenship or place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | List of radio Frequencies or group of frequencies applied for | List of radio Frequencies or group of frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority | Region | District | City/Town | Maximum Output power | Service to be provided using frequencies applied for | Party providing Signal Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroela Trust t/a Shipi FM | Namibia | 100% | 88 MHz - 108 MHz | 96.5 MHz | Erongo | Swakopmund | Swakopmund Tamariskia Telecom Tower | 1000W | Community Broadcasting Service | Own |
| Maroela Trust t/a Shipi FM | Namibia | 100% | 88 MHz - 108 MHz | 93.3 MHz | Erongo | Walvis Bay | Walvis Bay Telecom Tower | 500W | Community Broadcasting Service | Own |
| Maroela Trust t/a Shipi FM | Namibia | 100% | 88 MHz - 108 MHz | 99.6 MHz | Otjozondjupa | Otjiwarongo | Otjiwarongo Berg Telecom Tower | 1000W | Community Broadcasting Service | Own |
| Maroela Trust t/a Shipi FM | Namibia | 100% | 88 MHz - 108 MHz | 96.3 MHz | Otjozondjupa | Grootfontein | Signal Berg NBC Tower | 2000W | Community Broadcasting Service | Own |
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.
F. K. MBANDEKA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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 regulation 5A & 11 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 from time to time), herewith gives notice that the applicants referred to in the table below, submitted the following applications to the Authority:
Spectrum Use Licence Application
| Licensee | Licensee’s citizenship or place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies Controlled by Namibian Citizens | Type of service licence | List of radio frequencies or group of radio frequencies being applied for | Description of geographic coverage area(s) | Services to be provided using the spectrum assigned | License Fees Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mwireless (Pty) Ltd t/a Africa Online | Namibia | 51% | Spectrum Use License | Uplink 10.6-11.7 GHz Downlink 13.75-14 GHz | National | (VSAT) Satellite services | No |
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (30) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Government 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: 088642748.
F. K. MBANDEKA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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 regulation 8(2) of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences, as published in Government Gazette No. 5269, General Notice No. 328, dated 19 August 2013, herewith gives notice that the Applicants referred to in the table below has submitted the following application to the Authority:
Amendment of a Telecommunication Service Licence: Class Telecommunication Service Licence (ECS) to Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS and ECNS)
| Applicant | Applicant’s Citizenship or place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | Category of Class Telecommunications Service Licence held | Proposed Amendment | Proof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TelePassport Communications (Pty) Ltd | Namibia. | 60% | Class Telecommunication Service Licence (ECS) | Amend licence category to: Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECNS and ECS). | Yes |
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 Government 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: 088642748.
F. K. MBANDEKA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 81 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 (ACT NO. 8 OF 2009) AND THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING THE NATIONAL NUMBERING PLAN FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA, NUMBERING LICENCE FEES AND PROCEDURES FOR NUMBER LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 81 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with Regulation 22 of the “Regulations Prescribing The National Numbering Plan for use in the Provision of Telecommunications Services in the Republic of Namibia, Numbering Licence Fees and Procedures for Number Licences”, in Government Gazette No. 5983, General Notice No. 97, dated 01 April 2016, herewith gives notice that the application for a number range for Mobile Telephone Networks Business Solutions (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd has been approved.
The Authority has approved the award of a number licence to Mobile Telephone Networks Business Solutions (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd for -
| Leading Digit | Use | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 84 - Electronic Communications | 0840000000 - 0840099999 |
| 8 | 89 - Machine-to-Machine | 089000000000 - 089000099999 |
Kindly take note that section 31 of the Communications Act provides that the Authority may, on its own motion or on a petition filed by an aggrieved party to any proceedings, reconsider any order or decision that it has made, within 90 days from the date of making that decision or issuing that order.
Kindly note further that the reasons for the Authority’s decision may be obtained 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. The reasons for the Authority’s decision are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
F. K. MBANDEKA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA