Gazette 7511
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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
WINDHOEK - 19 April 2021
CONTENTS
No. 7511
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| GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES |
|---|---|---|
| No. 148 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 11(1) of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences: Communications Act, 2009 | 2 |
| No. 149 | 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 | 3 |
| No. 150 | 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 | 4 |
| No. 151 | 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 |
| No. 152 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 | 7 |
| No. 153 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licence | 8 |
No. 148
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 11(1) OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia in terms of regulation 11(1) of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences, as published in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, on 29 August 2011, herewith gives notice that the Applicants listed in the table below submitted applications for Broadcasting Service Licenses:
| Applicant | Applicant’s place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or by Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | Category of Broadcasting Service License | Whether Licensee intends to use spectrum in the provision of broadcasting services: | License Application Fees Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Community Radio | Namibia | 100% | Community Broadcasting Service License | Yes | No |
| Namibia University of Science and Technology | Namibia | 100% | Community Broadcasting Service License | Yes | No |
| Namibia Media Academy (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | Commercial Broadcasting Service License | Yes | No |
| The Free Press of Namibia (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | Commercial Broadcasting Service License | Yes | No |
| Urban Café Radio CC | Namibia | 51% | Commercial Broadcasting Service License | Yes | No |
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, fi different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically by -
- (a) Hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (b) Post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
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- (c) Electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
- (d) Facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or
- (e) Fax to e-mail to: 088642748.
EMILIA NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 149
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 Applicants submitted applications for Spectrum Licenses:
| Applicant | Applicant’s place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | Frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority | Maximum Output power | Geographic coverage areas | Service to be provided using frequencies applied for | Party providing Signal Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventist Development and Relief Agency Namibia | Namibia | 100% | 89.0 MHz or 100.4 MHz | 500W | Windhoek | FM Broadcasting | Own |
| Focus Community Radio | Namibia | 100% | 89.0 MHz or 100.4 MHz | 500W | Windhoek | FM Broadcasting | Own |
| Namibia University of Science and Technology | Namibia | 100% | 89.0 MHz or 100.4 MHz | 500W | Windhoek | FM Broadcasting | Own |
| Shalom Messenger Ministries | Namibia | 100% | 89.0 MHz or 100.4 MHz | 500W | Windhoek | FM Broadcasting | Own |
| Shipi FM | Namibia | 100% | 89.0 MHz or 100.4 MHz | 500W | Windhoek | FM Broadcasting | Own |
| The Free Press of Namibia (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | 95.3 MHz or 106.6 MHz | 500W | Windhoek | FM Broadcasting | Own |
| Namibia Media Academy (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | 95.3 MHz or 106.6 MHz | 500W | Windhoek | FM Broadcasting | Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiance Consulting and Training Services CC | Namibia | 100% | 95.3 MHz or 106.6 MHz | 500W | Windhoek | FM Broadcasting | Own |
| Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | 95.3 MHz or 106.6 MHz | 500W | Windhoek | FM Broadcasting | Own |
| Urban Café Radio cc | Namibia | 51% | 95.3 MHz or 106.6 MHz | 500W | Windhoek | FM Broadcasting | 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 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, fi different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically by -
- (a) Hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (b) Post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- (c) Electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
- (d) Facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or
- (e) Fax to e-mail to: 088642748.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
No. 150
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:
1. Applications for Telecommunications Service Licence
- a) The Authority resolved to award CompuServe a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS and ECNS).
- b) The Authority resolved to award Orange Telecom (Pty) Ltd a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS and ECNS).
- c) The Authority resolved to award Ongos Connect (Pty) Ltd a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS and ECNS).
2. Application for Amendment of a Telecommunications Service Licence
- a) The Authority resolved to approve the amendment of a Class Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS) awarded to Telepassport Communications (Pty) Ltd to a Class Comprehensive telecommunications service licence (ECS and ECNS).
3. Lapse of Broadcasting Service License and Spectrum License
- a) The Authority noted that the Community Broadcasting Service License and Spectrum License awarded to Hardap Radio Trust automatically lapsed.
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 ninety (90) days from the date of this notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 151
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 Adventist Development and Relief Agency as set out below:
| Description of geographic coverage areas | Description of geographic coverage areas | Description of geographic coverage areas | Radio assigned | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | Town | frequencies | output power |
| Omusati | Outapi | Outapi | 104.0 MHz | 250W |
| Kunene | Opuwo | Opuwo | 99.3 MHz | 500W |
| Kavango East | Andara | Andara | 89.3 MHz | 1000W |
| Ohangwena | Eenhana | Eenhana | 94.1 MHz | 1000W |
- b) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licenses to Shipi FM as set out below:
- c) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licenses to Witel Service Provider (Pty) Ltd as set out below:
- d) The Authority resolved to amend the Spectrum License awarded to Converged Telecommunications Solution (Pty) Ltd as set out below:
| Description of geographic coverage areas | Description of geographic coverage areas | Description of geographic coverage areas | Radio frequencies | Maximum output power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | Town | ||
| Ohangwena | Eenhana | Eenhana | 99.2 MHz | 500W |
| Ohangwena | Okongo | Okongo | 104.1 MHz | 1000W |
| Oshikoto | Omuthiya | Omuthiya | 88.3 MHz | 1000W |
| Omaheke | Otjinene | Otjinene | 105.8 MHz | 100W |
| Omusati | Amwaanda | Amwaanda | 91.1 MHz | 100W |
| Otjozondjupa | Klein Waterberg | Otjiwarongo / Okakarara | 104.0 MHz | 1000W |
| Kunene | Opuwo | Opuwo | 88.8 MHz | 1000W |
| Hardap | Rehoboth | Rehoboth | 90.3 MHz | 100W |
| List of Radio Frequencies or Group of Radio Frequencies assigned | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|
| Downlink (Centre) 19772.5 MHz Bandwidth (1 MHz) Uplink (Centre) 28072.5 MHz Bandwidth (1MHz) | National (within the boundaries of the Republic of Namibia or any part thereof) | FIXED SATELLITE |
| Downlink (Centre) 11176 MHz Bandwidth (1 MHz) Uplink (Centre) 14226 MHz Bandwidth (1MHz) | National (within the boundaries of the Republic of Namibia or any part thereof) | FIXED SATELLITE |
| Downlink (Centre) 12617.9 MHz Bandwidth (1MHz) Uplink (Centre) 14378.2 MHz Bandwidth (1MHz) | National (within the boundaries of the Republic of Namibia or any part thereof) | FIXED SATELLITE |
No. 152
NOTICE IN TERMS 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 6(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 give notice that the spectrum blocks of the radio frequency spectrum band specified in Table 1 below will be assigned on a competitive basis by means of a spectrum auction.
Table 1.
| Radio Frequency Spectrum Band | Spectrum Blocks | Services to be Provided |
|---|---|---|
| 880-915 MHz paired with 925- 960 MHz (FDD) | 885-890 MHz (1x 5 MHz) paired with 930-935 MHz (1x 5 MHz) | MOBILE (IMT) |
The ‘Request to Bid’ document may be obtained from the Authority on its website at www.cran.na.
E. N. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
| Radio frequencies or group of radio frequency assigned | Description of geographical coverage area | Services to be provided using the spectrum assigned |
|---|---|---|
| 2595-2625 MHz | Khomas Region | FIXED |
- e) The Authority resolved to decline the application for fixed satellite spectrum submitted by Mobile Telecommunications Limited .
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 ninety (90) days from the date of this notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 153
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCE
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulation 19(1) of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences, published as General Notice No. 272, in Government Gazette No. 4785, on 29 August 2011 (as amended), hereby gives notice that it has made the following decision effective 19 March 2021 notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette ;
Approval of Transfer of Licenses and Transfer of Control of Licenses
| Licensee (Transferee) | Type of Service License | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian citizens or Namibian companies in transferor | Reasons for the proposed transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misty Bay Investments One Hundred and Forty CC, Owned by - Leslie Bosman (50%); and - Jacques Pieter Serfon- tein (50%) | Class Comprehensive (ECS and ECNS) | Cathral Investments Ninety Six (Pty) Ltd (100%) owned by: Leslie Bosman (16%) Jacques Pieter Serfontein (16%) Jacob Johannes Nel (16%) Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd (52%) | The transaction would allow Cathral Investments Ninety-Six (Pty) Ltd to access capital for infrastructure expansion and improve service delivery. |
The reasons for the decision can be obtained from the Authority.
H. M. GOAMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA