Gazette 7806
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WINDHOEK - 13 May 2022
No. 7806
CONTENTS
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| GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES | |
|---|---|---|
| No. 214 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice of withdrawal of tariff submission in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs | 2 |
| No. 215 | 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 | 2 |
| No. 216 | 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 | 3 |
| No. 217 | 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. 218 | 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 | 4 |
| No. 219 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 12 of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 | 5 |
No. 214
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF TARIFF SUBMISSION IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53(11) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) herewith gives notice that Focus Engineering Services CC t/a Focus Telecom has withdrawn its full tariffs submission (SIP & V oip rates) as published in the Government Gazette No. 7677, General Notice No. 644, dated 3 November 2021 .
H. M. GOAMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 215
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. Telecommunications Service Licences
- a) The Authority resolved to award Mainmast Electronics CC a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service License (ECNS and ECS).
- b) The Authority resolved to extend the period within which to provide telecommunications services for a period of twelve (12) months from 14 April 2022 to 13 April 2023, in respect of the Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service License (ECNS and ECS) awarded to Metagalaxy Space Science and Technology CC .
2. Broadcasting Service Licences
- a) The Authority resolved to renew the Community Broadcasting Service Licence awarded to Southern Sun Media Trust for a period of five (5) years.
- b) The Authority resolved to renew the Commercial Broadcasting Service Licence awarded to One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd for a period of ten (10) years.
The above decisions are effective from the date of publication of this Notice.
General Notices
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 publication of this Notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 216
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 in Government Gazette No. 6888, General Notice No. 104, dated on 29 April 2019, hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
1. Spectrum Licences
- a) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum License to Mainmast Electronics CC as set-out in the table below:
| Licensee | List of radio frequencies awarded | Description of geographic coverage areas | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainmast Electronics CC | Downlink (Center) 12.685 GHz Bandwidth (1 MHz) Uplink (Center) 14.144 GHz Bandwidth (1 MHz) | National | FIXED SATELLITE |
The above decision is effective from the date of publication 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 publication of this Notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 217
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. Telecommunications Service Licences
- a) The Authority resolved to extend the period within which to provide telecommunications services for a period of twelve (12) months from 28 April 2021 to 29 April 2023, in respect of the Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service License (ECNS and ECS) awarded to Lightstruck Operating Company (Pty) Ltd .
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 publication of this Notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 218
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 in Government Gazette No. 6888, General Notice No. 104, dated on 29 April 2019, hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
1. Spectrum Licences
- a) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum License to De Beers Marine Namibia (Pty) Ltd as set out hereunder -
- b) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum License to Drillship Kithira Owners Inc. as set out hereunder -
| Licensee | List of Radio Frequencies or Group of Radio Frequencies assigned | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Beers Marine Namibia (Pty) Ltd | Tx: 2018.5 MHz (Centre) Bandwidth 14 MHz Rx: 2221.5 MHz (Centre) Bandwidth 14 MHz | Shore station Kerbehuk Applicant’s exclusive mining area only | FIXED SERVICES |
| Licensee | List of Radio Frequencies or Group of Radio Frequencies assigned | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drillship Kithira Owners Inc. | Uplink (Centre) 6110.350 MHz Bandwidth (16.4 MHz) Downlink (Centre) 3875.7050 MHz Bandwidth (2.8 MHz) | Deepwater Orion Rig Offshore Namibia | FIXED SATELLITE |
The above decisions are effective from the date of publication 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 publication of this Notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
No. 219
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 12 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 12(2) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses, published in Government Gazette No. 6888, General Notice No. 104, dated on 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the following Applicant applied for a Spectrum License:
| Applicant | Applicant’s place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens | List of radio Frequencies or group of frequencies applied for | List of radio Frequencies or group of frequencies being considered for assignment | Geographic coverage areas | Service to be provided using frequencies applied for | License Fees Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninety- Nine FM (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 96.9 MHz 100W | Rundu Kavan- go-West Region | BROADCASTING | 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 Government 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 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; or
- d) Fax to e-mail to: 088642748.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA