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Gazette 6658

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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA

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WINDHOEK - 25 July 2018

No. 6658

CONTENTS

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General Notice No.DescriptionPage
No. 377Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulation 19(1) Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences2
No. 378Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of section 53(7) of the Communications Act (No 8 of 2009) read with the Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs4
No. 379Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs4
No. 380Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms 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: Communications Act, 20097
No. 381Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms 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: Communications Act, 200910
No. 382Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences12

No. 377

NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 19(1) OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms Regulation 19(1) 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 of the following decisions, which decisions are effective from date of this Gazette:

The Authority resolved to withdraw Downlink Namibia’s Commercial Broadcasting Service Licence effective from date on which it is published in this Gazette.

2. Application for a Class Comprehensive ECS & ECNS Telecommunications Service Licence and Spectrum Use Licence - Q-Kon Namibia (Pty) Ltd

The Authority resolved to decline the application of a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS and ECNS) by Q-Kon Namibia (Pty) Ltd.

3. Application for a Class Network Facilities Telecommunications Service Licence - Atlas Towers (Pty) Ltd

The Authority resolved to decline the application for a Class Network Facilities Telecommunications Service Licence submitted by Atlas Towers (Pty) Ltd.

4. Application for a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence - Capricorn Connect (Pty) Ltd

The Authority resolved to award a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence to Capricorn Connect (Pty) Ltd.

5. Application for Extension of Time to Commence Provision of Telecommunications Services - Focus Engineering CC

The Authority resolved to grant a final six (6) months extension to Focus Engineering CC to commence providing telecommunication services effective from date on which it is published in this Gazette.

6. Application for Reconsideration: Extension of Time to Commence Providing Services, Spectrum Use license - MTN Business (Pty) Ltd (Re.: spectrum in 2.3 GHz)

The Authority reconsidered its decision of 27 March 2018, and resolved to grant an extension to MTN Business Solutions (Namibia)(Pty) Ltd to utilize its spectrum licence for 2387-2397 MHz for a period of six (6) months from the date of publication of the final notice in this Gazette.

7. Application for Amendment of Spectrum Licence and Temporary Spectrum – Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd

The Authority resolved to:

a) Amend the spectrum use licence awarded to Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd for 2505.000-2525.000 MHz and 2625.000-2645.000 MHz to allow for the provision of fixed and mobile services to facilitate the implementation of a TDD-LTE network; and b) Award a temporary spectrum use licence for a period of ten (10) months, where after it will automatically return to the Authority, without any notice to the licensee.

8. Application for Spectrum Licence in 1800 MHz - Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd

The Authority resolved to award a spectrum use licences to Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd for the provision of 4G (LTE) mobile services as indicated below -

1.1-1.2 MHz paired with 1840.0-1840.2 MHz (2x 0.2 MHz).

9. Determination of Lapsing of Broadcasting Service License - Capricorn Radio CC

The Authority resolved to cancel the spectrum use licence awarded to Capricorn Radio CC for 102.3 MHz.

10. Application for a Class Network Facilities Telecommunications Service Licence – Lightstruck Operating Company (Pty) Ltd

The Authority resolved to decline the application for a Class Network Facilities Telecommunications Service Licence submitted by Lightstruck Operating Company (Pty) Ltd.

11. Application for renewal of a Community Broadcasting Service Licence - Live FM

The Authority resolved to decline the renewal of the Community Broadcasting Service Licence awarded to Live FM and resolved to cancel the Spectrum Use Licence for 90.3 MHz in the geographical area of Rehoboth as awarded.

Kindly take note that the full reasons for all the decisions can be requested from the Authority. Further, in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) 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.

F. KISHI
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA


No. 378

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 53 (7) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 READ WITH THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms 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:

  1. Jet Products tariff as submitted by MWireless (Pty) Ltd t/a Africa Online, which came into force and effect on 1 July 2018, notwithstanding date of publication of the notice in the Gazette; and
  2. The proposed tariffs of LTE and Omajova packages as submitted by Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, which came into force and effect on 1 July 2018, notwithstanding date of publication of the notice in the Gazette.

Please note that the full tariff submission and reasons for approval can be obtained from the Authority.

F. KISHI
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA


No. 379

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 together with regulation 8(1) of the Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs, published in Government Gazette No. 4714, Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that the following licensees have filed tariffs with the Authority:

  1. Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, LTE Pre-paid Pricing Amendment as set out in Schedule 1.
  2. Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, VoIP Rates Amendment for 2018 as set out in Schedule 2.
  3. MWireless (Pty) Ltd t/a Africa Online, Jola Extreme Tariffs as set out in Schedule 3.

Any person may examine copies of the tariffs at the head offices of the Authority during business hours and copies may be made on payment of a fee determined by the Authority. Copies of the tariffs can also be downloaded from the Authority’s website, www.cran.na, 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.

Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd and MWireless (Pty) Ltd t/a Africa Online 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.

F. MBANDEKA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

SCHEDULE 1

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED NEW LTE PRE-PAID TARIFFS BY PARATUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009

LTE Pre-paid Pricing Amendment

Product NameGBPrice (exc VAT)Accessories
BYO5N$ 100.00Sim only
Gerenimo15N$ 1,500.00Wingle & Sim

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

SCHEDULE 2

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED NEW VOIP TARIFFS BY PARATUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009

Destination / ServiceCurrent Standard Rate N$ (Ex.VAT)/MinProposed Standard Rate N$ (Ex.VAT)/Min
Intra-Company0.280.20
Local0.770.70
National0.770.70
Mobile0.770.70
RSA (Fixed)1.481.65
RSA (Mobile)2.162.95
Angola (Fixed)2.324.00
Angola (Mobile)2.404.50
Botswana, Swaziland (Fixed)1.792.20
Botswana, Swaziland (Mobile)2.332.95
Lesotho, Mozambique (Fixed)1.793.50
Lesotho, Mozambique (Mobile)2.333.50
Zambia (Fixed)1.793.50
Zambia (Mobile)2.333.95
Zimbabwe (Fixed)1.793.75
Zimbabwe (Mobile)2.334.25
Kenya (Fixed)3.463.50
Kenya (Mobile)4.064.15
Germany (Fixed)2.983.00
Germany (Mobile)3.473.50
UK (Fixed)3.013.50
UK (Mobile)3.503.50
Netherlands (Fixed)3.513.50
Netherlands (Mobile)4.084.15
Sweden, Switzerland (Fixed)3.573.50
Sweden, Switzerland (Mobile)4.204.15
Australia (Fixed)3.465.75
Australia (Mobile)4.066.00
Spain, France (Fixed)3.463.50
Spain, France (Mobile)4.064.00
USA (Fixed & Mobile)3.483.50
China4.715.00
Rest of the world4.716.75

SCHEDULE 3

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY TELECOM NAMIBIA LIMITED, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009

The following are the proposed tariffs as submitted by Africa Online:

Service PlanData Cap (GB)Kbps DownloadKbps UploadRetail Price (N$)
WECA Home 5GB518000512699
WECA HOME 10GB1018000512999
WECA Home 20GB20180005121699
WECA Home 30GB30180005122299
WECA Home 50GB50200005123499
WECA Home 100GB100200005125299
WECA Home 200GB200200005129999
WECA Pro 100GB100300005129499
WECA Pro 200GB2003500051217999
WECA Pro 350GB3503500051229999

Additional Information:

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. 380

NOTICE IN TERMS 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: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia in terms of Regulation 14(4) of the Regulations regarding the National Numbering Plan for Namibia for use in the provision of Telecommunications Services in the Republic of Namibia, Numbering Licence Fees and Procedures for Number Licences as published in Government Gazette No. 5983, General Notice No. 97 dated 1 April 2016, herewith gives notice that the person referred to in the table below, complied with the transitioning arrangements for number licences as set out in Regulation 14 and the Authority has awarded number licenses as follows:

FieldValue
Applicant’s NameMobile Telecommunications Limited
Applicant’s Citizenship or place of incorporationNamibia
Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens100%
Number CategoryElectronic Communications (81)
Number of Blocks considered to be transitioned by the Authority75
Description of geographic coverage area(s)The Republic of Namibia
Service to be providedElectronic Communications
Numbers to be considered for transitioning (Start-End)810300000 - 810399999
810400000 - 810499999
811000000 - 811099999
811200000 - 811299999
811300000 - 811399999
811400000 - 811499999
811500000 - 811599999
811600000 - 811699999
811700000 - 811799999
811800000 - 811899999
812000000 - 812099999
812100000 - 812199999
812200000 - 812299999
812300000 - 812399999
812400000 - 812499999
812500000 - 812599999
812600000 - 812699999
812800000 - 812899999
812900000 - 812999999
813000000 - 813099999
813100000 - 813199999
813200000 - 813299999
813300000 - 813399999
813400000 - 813499999
813500000 - 813599999
813600000 - 813699999
813700000 - 813799999
813800000 - 813899999
813900000 - 813999999
814000000 - 814099999
814100000 - 814199999
814200000 - 814299999
814300000 - 814399999
814400000 - 814499999
814500000 - 814599999
814600000 - 814699999
814700000 - 814799999
814800000 - 814899999
814900000 - 814999999
815100000 - 815199999
815200000 - 815299999
815500000 - 815599999
815600000 - 815699999
815700000 - 815799999
815800000 - 815899999
815900000 - 815999999
816000000 - 816099999
816100000 - 816199999
816200000 - 816299999
816300000 - 816399999
816400000 - 816499999
816500000 - 816599999
816600000 - 816699999
816700000 - 816799999
816800000 - 816899999
816900000 - 816999999
817000000 - 817099999
817100000 - 817199999
817200000 - 817299999
817300000 - 817399999
817400000 - 817499999
817500000 - 817599999
817600000 - 817699999
817700000 - 817799999
817800000 - 817899999
817900000 - 817999999
818000000 - 818099999
818100000 - 818199999
818200000 - 818299999
818300000 - 818399999
818400000 - 818499999
818500000 - 818599999
818600000 - 818699999
818700000 - 818799999
818800000 - 818899999
818900000 - 818999999

The award is subject to the licensee obligations as set out in Regulations regarding the National Numbering Plan for Namibia for Use in the Provision of Telecommunications Services in the Republic of Namibia, Numbering Licence Fees and Procedures for Number Licences and relevant provisions of the Communications Act.

The licensee or any other persons aggrieved by this decision may submit a petition to the Authority for reconsideration in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act.

F.K. MBANDEKA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA


No. 381

NOTICE IN TERMS 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: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia in terms of Regulation 14(4) of the Regulations regarding the National Numbering Plan for Namibia for use in the provision of Telecommunications Services in the Republic of Namibia, Numbering Licence Fees and Procedures for Number Licences as published in Government Gazette No. 5983, General Notice No. 97 dated 01 April 2016, herewith gives notice that the person referred to in the table below, complied with the transitioning arrangements for number licences as set out in Regulation 14 and the Authority has awarded number licenses as follows:

FieldValue
Applicant’s NameParatus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd
Applicant’s Citizenship or place of incorporationNamibia
Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens73.5%
Number CategoryElectronic Communications (83)
Number of Blocks considered to be transitioned by the Authority26
Description of geographic coverage area(s)The Republic of Namibia
Service to be providedElectronic Communications
Numbers to be considered for transitioning (Start-End)830000000-830099999
830200000-830299999
831000000-831099999
831400000-831499999
832000000-832099999
832200000-832299999
832300000-832399999
832500000-832599999
832600000-832699999
832700000-832799999
832900000-832999999
833000000-833099999
833700000-833799999
833800000-833899999
834000000-834099999
834100000-834199999
837000000-837099999
837200000-837299999
837600000-837699999
837800000-837899999
838000000-838099999

The award is subject to the licensee obligations as set out in Regulations regarding the National Numbering Plan for Namibia for Use in the Provision of Telecommunications Services in the Republic of Namibia, Numbering Licence Fees and Procedures for Number Licences and relevant provisions of the Communications Act.

The licensee or any other persons aggrieved by this decision may submit a petition to the Authority for reconsideration in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act.

F.K. MBANDEKA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA


No. 382

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, as published in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the Applicants referred to in the table below have submitted the following applications to the Authority:

a) Application for a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS & ECNS)

FieldValue
ApplicantVirtua Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Applicant’s Citizenship or place of incorporationNamibian
Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens100%
Category of Class Telecommunications service applied forClass Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS & ECNS)
Does applicant intend to use spectrum in the provision of the telecommunication service?The Applicant intends to use spectrum in the spectrum exempt band as contained in the Regulations Regarding Licence Exempt Spectrum.
Concise statement on Services intended to be providedElectronic Communications
Description of geographic coverage area(s)Republic of Namibia or any part thereof
Proof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted?Yes

b) Application for Withdrawal of Spectrum Use Licences

LicenseeLicensee’s Citizenship or Place of IncorporationPercentage of Stock Owned by Namibian Citizens / CompaniesType of Service LicenceDescription of Geographic Coverage Area(s)List of Frequencies WithdrawnService Provided with Withdrawn FrequenciesConcise Statement of Reasons for Proposed WithdrawalProof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted?Date on which Licensee Intends to Permanently Discontinue Service
MultiChoice Namibia (Pty) LtdNamibia51%Commercial Broadcasting Services LicenceKhomas Windhoek Polytechnic578 MHzCommercial Broadcasting ServiceDVB-H broadcasting not commercially viable due to low subscriber take-upYes31-Aug-18
MultiChoice Namibia (Pty) LtdNamibia51%Commercial Broadcasting Services LicenceKhomas Windhoek Windhoek Hohe578 MHzCommercial Broadcasting ServiceDVB-H broadcasting not commercially viable due to low subscriber take-upYes31-Aug-18

c) Application for a Commercial Broadcasting Service Licence

FieldValue
Applicant’s NameJohn Nangombe Walenga
Applicant’s Citizenship or place of incorporationNamibian
Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies Controlled by Namibian Citizens100%
Category of Broadcasting service licence as contemplated in the Regulations Setting out Broadcasting and Telecommunications Service Licence categoriesCommercial Broadcasting Service
Provision of signal distributionOwn
Whether applicant intends to use spectrum in the provision of broadcasting services intended to be providedYes
Proof of Application fees paid up to date submitted?Yes

d) Application for a Spectrum Use Licence

List of radio Frequencies or group of frequencies being considered for assignment by the AuthorityRegionDistrictCity/Town (Site Name)Maximum Output Power
105.9 MHzOtjozondjupaGrootfonteinSignaalberg2000 W
107.2 MHzOmusatiRuacanaRuacana Powercom Tower100 W
100.1 MHzOhangwenaEenhanaEenhana Powercom Tower500 W
107.3 MHzKarasKeetmanshoopKeetmanshoop Powercom Tower100 W
91.2 MHzKarasLuderitzLuderitz NBC Tower100 W
90.5 MHzOshikotoOmuthiyaOmuthiya Powercom Tower100 W
101.2 MHzHardapMarientalMariental Powercom Tower100 W
104.0 MHzOtjozondjupaOkahandjaOkahandja Powercom Tower500 W
93.1 MHzCapriviKatima MuliloKatima Mulilo NBC Tower1000 W
107.7 MHzKarasOranjemundOranjemund NBC Tower100 W
93.6 MHzOmusatiOutapiOutapi Powercom Tower100 W
106.3 MHzKavangoRunduArendsness NBC Tower1000 W
105.9 MHzOtjozondjupaOtjiwarongoKlein Waterberg NBC Tower2000 W
96.8 MHzOshanaOshakatiOshakati NBC Tower2000 W
88.3 MHzErongoSwakopmundRossing Mountain NBC Tower2000 W
105.8 MHzHardapRehobothRehoboth Powercom Tower100 W

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 Applicants 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 at Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek; (2) By post to the head offices of the Authority, Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000; (3) By electronic mail to legal@cran.na; (4) By facsimile to +264 61 222790; or (5) By fax to e-mail to 088642748.

F. K. MBANDEKA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA