Gazette 7426
ORIGINAL PDF ↗GOVERNMENT GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
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| No. 506 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulations 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 | 1 |
| No. 507 | 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 | 3 |
| No. 508 | Communication 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 | 4 |
| No. 509 | 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 ________________ | 5 |
| General Notices | General Notices | General Notices |
| No. 506 | No. 506 | 2020 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 |
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 (Amended) as published in Government Gazette No. 5983, General Notice No. 97 dated 1 April 2016, hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
1. Application for Number License
- 1.1 The Authority resolved to award of the following number license to Telecom Namibia Limited :
- 1.2 The Authority resolved to award of the following number license to Mobile Telecommunications Limited :
| Leading Digit | Number Category | Number Awarded | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Freephone | 800410410 | National | Freephone |
| Leading Digit | Number Category | Number Awarded | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Short Codes | 9682 | National | Voice short codes |
2. Application for Withdrawal of Number Licenses (Short Codes)
The Authority resolved to approve the withdrawal of the following number licences that were awarded to Telecom Namibia Limited :
| Leading Digit | Number Category | Numbers Withdrawn | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short Codes | 123 124 139 1000 1001 1003 1004 1006 1100 1144 1171 1188 | National | Voice short codes |
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. 507
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 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, General Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that it has approved:
- WiFiberPro Packages as submitted by Witel Service Provider (Pty) Ltd, which came into force and effect on 11 December 2020 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the Notice in the Gazette ; and
- Line Rental Uncapped Packages as submitted by IT Guru Solutions cc, which came into force and effect on 11 December 2020 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the Notice in the Gazette ; and
- Blue Air Fiber Tariffs as submitted by Blue Telecommunication cc, which came into force and effect on 11 December 2020 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the Notice in the Gazette ; and
- E-Learning Data Bundles as submitted by Mobile Telecommunications Limited, which came into force and effect on 11 December 2020 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the Notice in the Gazette ; and
- SkyFi Packages as submitted by Paratus Telecommunications Namibia (Pty) Ltd, which came into force and effect on 17 January 2021 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the Notice in the Gazette ; and
- Streaming Data Bundles as submitted by Mobile Telecommunications Limited, which came into force and effect on 3 February 2021 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the Notice in the Gazette ; and
- Transfer of Licence and Transfer of Control of Licence as submitted by Witel Service Provider cc, which came into force and effect on 29 December 2020 respectively, notwithstanding the 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.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 508
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, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
1. Applications for Telecommunications Service Licence
- a) The Authority resolved to award Namibia Water Corporation Limited a Class (ECNS) Telecommunications Service License.
- b) The Authority resolved to award Kalkfeld Farmers Association a Class Telecommunications Service License (Non-profit ECNS).
- c) The Authority resolved to award Tulive Private Equity (Pty) Ltd a Class Network Facilities Telecommunications Service License.
- Application for a Broadcasting Service Licence
- a) The Authority resolved to award a Commercial Broadcasting Service License to Otji Investment CC .
- Applications for Extension of Period of Commencement of Services
- a) The Authority resolved to grant the Municipal Council of the Municipality of Windhoek an extension of a period of twenty-four (24) months, from 23 July 2021, to commence with the commercialization of its fiber monetization project.
- b) The Authority resolved to grant Data Continuity Namibia (Pty) Ltd an extension to commence utilisation of its Class Network Facilities Telecommunications Service Licence for a further period of twenty-four (24) months, from 31 December 2020.
The decisions under 1 and 2 above 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.
HEINRICH M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 509
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 Spectrum Licences
- a) The Authority resolved to award Spectrum Licenses to Otji Investment CC as set out below:
- b) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum License to Shalom Messenger Ministries as set out below:
- c) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum License to Gospel Mission Ministries as set out below:
- d) The Authority resolved to amend the Spectrum License awarded to Southern Sun Media Trust as set out below:
| List of radio Frequencies assigned | Description of geographic coverage areas | Description of geographic coverage areas | Maximum Output power |
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| List of radio Frequencies assigned | Region | District | Maximum Output power |
| 102.3 MHz | Otjozondjupa | Otjiwarongo | 500W |
| 97.8 MHz | Otjozondjupa | Gam | 100W |
| 102.2 MHz | Omaheke | Otjinene | 500W |
| 93.7 MHz | Kavango East | Rundu | 500W |
| 94.6 MHZ | //Karas | Keetmanshop | 500W |
| List of radio Frequencies assigned | Description of geographic coverage areas | Description of geographic coverage areas | Maximum Output power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | ||
| 100.6 MHZ | Omusati | Outapi | 500W |
| List of radio Frequencies assigned | Description of geographic coverage areas | Description of geographic coverage areas | Maximum Output power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | ||
| 105.0 MHz | //Karas | Keetmanshop | 500W |
| List of radio Frequencies assigned | Description of geographic coverage areas | Description of geographic coverage areas | Maximum Output power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | ||
| 103.5 MHz | //Karas | Keetmanshop | 500W |
The 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