Gazette 7677
ORIGINAL PDF ↗GOVERNMENT GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
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WINDHOEK - 3 November 2021
No. 7677
CONTENTS
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| GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES |
|---|---|---|
| No. 644 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in Terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs | 1 |
| No. 645 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in Terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs | 3 |
| No. 646 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in Terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs | 4 |
| No. 647 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in Terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licenses | 5 |
| No. 648 | Communication 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 | 7 |
| No. 649 | 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. 650 | 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. 644
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 with regulation 8(1) 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 Focus Engineering Services cc t/a Focus Telecom has filed a tariff with the Authority as set out in Schedule 1.
Any person may examine copies of the tariffs submitted 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. Copies are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded 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 .
Focus Telecom 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;
- (4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; and
- (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 645
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 with regulation 8(1) 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 Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd has filed a tariff with the Authority as set out in Schedule 1.
Any person may examine copies of the tariffs submitted 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. Copies are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded 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 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;
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED SIP & VOIP RATES BY FOCUS TELECOM,
COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009:
| Service | Connection fee | Source of call | Destination network | Cost per minute (Exc VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greydot call | Free | Greydot App | Greydot subscriber | N$ 0.35 |
| Greydot call | Free | Greydot App | Any network national | N$ 0.35 |
| Greydot call | Free | Greydot App | Any network international | N$ 0.35 |
No sim card required, its an over the top service
A free SIP app is available immediately for download from play store & app store Airtime bought bye the sugsricber does not expire No contracts required.
- (4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; and
- (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFF PACKAGES BY PARATUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009:
NEW LTE INFINITY LITE
| Product Name | Mbps | Agreement Period | Activation Fee | Retail Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Infinity Lite (Uncapped) | Up to 10 Mbps | 24 Months | N$ 285.00 | N$ 599.00 |
No. 646
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 with regulation 8(1) 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 Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd has filed a tariff with the Authority as set out in Schedule 1.
Any person may examine copies of the tariffs submitted 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. Copies are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded 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 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 -
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(1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
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(2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
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(3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
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(4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; and
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(5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFF PACKAGES BY PARATUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009:
NEW FIBER PRODUCTS
| Product | Speed | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | 15 Mbps | N$ 880.00/Month |
| Elite | 20 Mbps | N$ 980.00/Month |
Terms and conditions:
Prices are quoted in Namibian Dollars.
Prices are for a 24 month contract.
Pricing excludes 15% VAT.
Services are only available where Paratus has network coverage.
Standard fair usage will apply. This will be made available to customers upon their request.
Standard shaping policy will apply.
Each fiber connection will include an ONT.
All other Paratus terms and conditions will apply.
No. 647
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 Licence, published as General Notice No. 272, in Government Gazette No. 4785, on 29 August 2011 (as amended), hereby gives notice that the Applicants referred to in the Table below have submitted the following applications:
1. Application for a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS and ECNS)
| Applicant | Applicant’s Citizenship or place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens | Category of Class Telecommunications service intended to be provided | Does applicant intend to use spectrum in the provision of services? | Concise statement on Services intended to be provided | Description of geographic coverage area(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanderport Namibia Trust | Namibia | 66.66% | Class Non-Profit (ECS and ECNS) | Yes | To provide internet access to schools and ECD centres in urban and rural areas | Republic of Namibia |
2. Application for renewal of a Broadcasting Service Licence
| Applicant | Applicant’s place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens | Category of Broadcasting service licence | Provision of signal distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | Commercial 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 these Notices in the 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; and
- (5) By fax to e-mail to: 088642748.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 648
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 application for a spectrum licence:
| Applicant | Applicant’s place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens | List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies applied for | List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies being considered for a ssignment by the Authority and power output limit | Description of geographic coverage areas | Service to be provided using frequency applied for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanderport Namibia Trust | Namibia | 66.66% | 5150-5875 MHz 2400-2483 MHz (License Exempt) | 5150-5875 MHz 2400-2483 MHz 4 W(EIRP) | National | PTP/PTMP:max Mean e.i.r.p=4W Mesh/ AP-MP: max Mean e.i.r.p=2W |
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 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; and
- (5) By fax to e-mail to: 088642748.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 649
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 decision:
1. Spectrum Licence
- a) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum License to Metagalaxy Space Science and Technology CC as set-out in the table below:
| Licensee | List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies assigned | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|
| Metagalaxy Space Science and Technology CC | Uplink 2026-2066 MHz Bandwidth (40 MHz) | SPACE RESEARCH (Earth-to-space) (space-to-space) 5.392 |
| Metagalaxy Space Science and Technology CC | Uplink 7190-7230 MHz Bandwidth (40 MHz) | SPACE RESEARCH (deep space) (Earth-to-space) 5.460 5.460A |
The above decision is effective from 14 October 2021, notwithstanding the date of this Notice.
The full reasons for the decision 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. 650
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 decision:
1. Spectrum Licence
- a) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum License to Metagalaxy Space Science and Technology CC as set-out in the table below:
- b) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum License to Infinity Investments CC for the provision of analogue FM broadcasting services as set-out in the table below:
| Licensee | List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies assigned | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|
| Metagalaxy Space Science and Technology CC | Uplink 2026-2066 MHz Bandwidth (40 MHz) | SPACE RESEARCH (Earth-to-space) (space-to-space) 5.392 |
| Metagalaxy Space Science and Technology CC | Uplink 7190-7230 MHz Bandwidth (40 MHz) | SPACE RESEARCH (deep space) (Earth-to-space) 5.460 5.460A |
| Frequency | Power Output | Geographical Area | Geographical Area | Geographical Area | Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | City/Town | |||
| 102.3 MHz | 100W | Hardap | Rehoboth | Rehoboth | BROADCASTING |
The above decisions are effective from 14 October 2021, notwithstanding the date of this Notice.
The full reasons for the decision 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