Gazette 7089
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WINDHOEK - 31 December 2019
No. 7089
CONTENTS
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| GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES | |
| No. 521 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 34(1) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 | 2 |
| No. 522 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 32(1) 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 | 2 |
| No. 523 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences | 3 |
| No. 524 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 4(7) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 | 5 |
| No. 525 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 4(1) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application For, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 | 7 |
| No. 526 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 19(1) of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures For Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences: Communications Act, 2009 | 8 |
| No. 527 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 34(1) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 | 8 |
| No. 528 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 32(1) 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 | 9 |
No. 521
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 34(1) OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATION FOR, AND AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION OF SPECTRUM LICENSES: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulation 34(1) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses, published as General Notice No. 104, Government Gazette No. 6888, on 29 April 2019, hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
1. Application for withdrawal of Spectrum Licence
- a) The Authority resolved to approve the withdrawal of the following Spectrum Licences awarded to Mwireless (Pty) Ltd , and recover the outstanding spectrum fees:
(29507.5 MHz (centre frequency) (Uplink) with bandwidth of 5 MHz; and 19707.5 MHz (centre frequency) (Downlink) with bandwidth of 5 MHz).
The full reasons for the decisions can be requested from the Authority. In terms of section 31 of the Communications 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 this notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 522
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 32(1) 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 Regulation 32(1) 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, published as General Notice No. 97, Government Gazette No. 5983, on 1 April 2016 (as amended), hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
General Notices
1. Application for Number Licenses
- a) The Authority resolved to award Mobile Telecommunications Limited twelve (12) Number Licenses (Short Codes).
2. Application for withdrawal of Number Licences
- a) The Authority resolved to approve the withdrawal of nineteen (19) Number Licenses (Short Codes) that were awarded to Mobile Telecommunications Limited .
The full reasons for the decisions can be requested from the Authority. 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 this Notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 523
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulations 11 of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences, 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 tables below has submitted applications for Service Licences:
Application for a Non-Profit ECS/ECNS Telecommunications Service Licence
a)
| Description of coverage areas | Republic of Namibia | Description of geographic coverage area | Husab Mine Erongo Region Republic of Namibia | Description of geographic coverage area | Republic of Namibia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concise statement of Services intended to be provided | Applicant intend to setup point- to-point connections and IPSec VPN services on their campuses | Concise statement of services intended to be provided | The Applicant intends to setup a broadband fixed-wireless access communications system | Concise statement of services intended to be provided | Reseller of telecommunications services |
| Category of Licence applied for | Class Non-Profit ECS/ECNS Telecommunications Service Licence | Category of Licence applied for | Class Electronic Communications Network Service (ECNS) License | Category of Licence applied for | Class Comprehensive telecommunications service licenses (ECNS and ECS) |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens | 100% | Percentage of stock owned by citizens or Namibian companies controlled by Namibian citizens | (Exempted in terms section 46(2) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act 8 of 2009) | Percentage of stock owned by Namibian citizens | 100% |
| Applicant’s place of incorporation | Namibia | Applicant’s place of incorporation Namibian | Namibia 10% of No. | Applicant’s place of incorporation | Namibia |
| Applicant | University of Namibia (Established in terms of section 2(1) of the University of Namibia Act, 1992 Act No. 18 of 1992) | Applicant | Swakop Uranium (Pty) Ltd | Applicant | Facilutus Management Services CC |
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 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 at the head offices of the Authority: Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority: Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, Namibia;
- (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
No. 524
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(7) OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATION FOR, AND AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION OF SPECTRUM LICENSES: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009.
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulation 4(7) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses, published as General Notice No. 104, Government Gazette No. 6888, on 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the following applications for radio frequency spectrum were submitted:
| Service to be provided using frequencies applied for | MOBILE | MOBILE |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic coverage area | Twelve Campuses of the University of Namibia | Husab Mine Erongo Region Republic of Namibia |
| List of radio Frequencies or group of frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority | 1447-1467 MHz BW= 20.00 MHz | 1447-1467 MHz BW= 20.00 MHz |
| List of radio Frequencies or group of frequencies applied for | 1427-1518 MHz | 1427-1518 MHz |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | 100% | 10% (Exempted in terms of section 46(2) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) |
| Applicant’s place of incorporation | Namibia | Namibia |
| Applicant | University of Namibia (Established in terms of section 2(1) of the University of Namibia Act, 1992 Act No. 18 of 1992) | Swakop Uranium (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.
Written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions or the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, and must be clear and concise.
Written submissions must be made either physically or electronically:
- (1) By hand at the head offices of the Authority: Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (2) By post to the head offices of the Authority: Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, Namibia;
- (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
No. 525
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(1) OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATION FOR, AND AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION OF SPECTRUM LICENSES: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulation 4(1) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses, published as General Notice No. 104, Government Gazette No. 6888, on 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the following radio frequency spectrum band under Frequency Band Plan is open for application to be conferred on a first-come-first-served basis:
| Spectrum Band | Frequency Plan Allocation |
|---|---|
| 1427-1518 MHz | MOBILE |
Any person who intends to apply for the right to use radio frequency spectrum listed above must apply to the Authority for a spectrum license.
F. K. MBANDEKA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 526
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 19(1) OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms Regulation 19(1) of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences, published in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
- Application for Telecommunications Service Licence
- a) The Authority resolved to award Data Continuity Namibia (Pty) Ltd a Class Network Facilities Telecommunications Service License.
- Application for Extension of Period of Commencement
- a) The Authority resolved to approve the extension of the period within which Virtua Porting XS (Pty) Ltd must commence utilisation of its Class Network Facilities Telecommunications Service Licence, for a period of six (6) months from the date of this Notice.
The above decisions are effective from date of this Notice.
The full reasons for the decisions can be requested from the Authority. 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 this notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 527
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 34(1) OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATION FOR, AND AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION OF SPECTRUM LICENSES: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulation 34(1) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses, published as General Notice No. 104, Government Gazette No. 6888, on 29 April 2019, hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
- Application for Spectrum Licence
- a) The Authority resolved to award Spectrum Licenses to Universal Media CC as set out below:
| Frequency | Power Output | Geographical Area | Geographical Area | Geographical Area | Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | Town | |||
| 449.400 MHz | 15W | Otjozondjupa | Okahandja | Okahandja | FIXED |
- b) The Authority resolved to award Spectrum Licenses to Katutura Community Trust as set out below:
- c) The Authority resolved to approve the relocation of the transmitter of Gospel Missions Ministries , and award a Spectrum License to Gospel Missions Ministries as set out below:
- d) The Authority resolved to amend the Spectrum License awarded to John Nangombe Walenga as set out below:
| Frequency | Power Output | Geographical Area | Geographical Area | Geographical Area | Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | City | |||
| 446.600 MHz | 15W | Khomas | Windhoek | Windhoek | FIXED |
| Frequency | Power Output | Geographical Area | Geographical Area | Geographical Area | Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | City | |||
| 449.300 MHz | 15W | Khomas | Windhoek | Windhoek | FIXED |
| Geographic coverage area | Geographic coverage area | Geographic coverage area | Frequency | New Frequency | Power Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | Town | Frequency | New Frequency | Power Output |
| Otjozondjupa | Otjiwarongo | Otjiwarongo | 105.9 MHz | 93.5 MHz | 2000W |
| Otjozondjupa | Grootfontein | Grootfontein | 105.9 MHz | 93.5 MHz | 2000W |
The above decisions are effective from date of this Notice.
The full reasons for the decisions can be requested from the Authority. 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 this Notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 528
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 32(1) 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 32(1) 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, hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
1. Application for Designation of Short Code for Emergency and Public Services
- a) The Authority resolved to designate short code 106 as an emergency number for reporting gender based violence in Namibia. All calls to this number will be routed by all licensees to the call centre of LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia, without a charge.
The above decision is effective from date of this Notice.
The full reasons for the decisions can be requested from the Authority. 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 this Notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA