Gazette 7861
ORIGINAL PDF ↗GENERAL NOTICES
| No. 344 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Section 53(7) of the Communications Act, 2009 Read with the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs | 2 |
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| No. 345 | 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 | 2 |
| No. 346 | 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 | 4 |
| No. 347 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs | 5 |
| No. 348 | 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 | 6 |
| No. 349 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences | 7 |
| No. 350 | 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 | 9 |
| No. 351 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum use Licences | 11 |
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
N$9.60
WINDHOEK - 26 July 2022
No. 7861
CONTENTS
Page No. 344
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 53(7) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 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, published as General Notice No. 126, in Government Gazette No. 4714, on 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that it has approved:
- a) Supersonic tariffs as submitted by MTN Business Solutions Namibia (Pty) Ltd, which come into force and effect on 13 June 2022 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the Notice in the Gazette ;
- b) Microwave tariffs amendments as submitted by Loc8 Mobile CC, which come into force and effect on 27 May 2022 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the Notice in the Gazette ;
- c) Home and Business Microwave and Fiber tariffs as submitted by Loc8 Mobile CC, which come into force and effect on 1 June 2022 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the Notice in the Gazette ;
Please note that the full tariff submissions 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. 345
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATION FOR, AND AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION OF SPECTRUM LICENSES
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 as General Notice No. 104, Government Gazette No. 6888, on 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the following Applicant submitted applications for spectrum licenses:
General Notices
| Applicant | Applicant’s place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens | Group of radio Frequencies applied for | List of radio 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 Free Press of Namibia (PTY) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 98.7 MHz | 1000W | Stein- hausen Oma- heke Region | BROADCASTING | Own |
| The Free Press of Namibia (PTY) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 89.6 MHz | 500W | Eenhana Ohan- gwena Region | BROADCASTING | Own |
| The Free Press of Namibia (PTY) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 88.3 MHz | 1000W | Onesi Omusati Region | BROADCASTING | Own |
| The Free Press of Namibia (PTY) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 96.5 MHz | 500W | Otjinene Omaheke Region | BROADCASTING | Own |
| The Free Press of Namibia (PTY) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 101.4 MHz | 1000W | Omu- thiya Oshikoto Region | BROADCASTING | Own |
| The Free Press of Namibia (PTY) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 96.0 MHz | 1000W | Opuwo Kunene Region | BROADCASTING | Own |
| The Free Press of Namibia (PTY) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 102.5 MHz | 25W | Andara Kavango East Region | 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 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, fi different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically:
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(a) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
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(b) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, 9000; or
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(c) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 346
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 (Amended) as published in Government Gazette No. 5983, General Notice No. 97 dated 1 April 2016, hereby gives notice of the following decision:
1. Applications for Number Licenses
- a) The Authority resolved to award of the following number licenses to Mobile Telecommunications Limited :
- b) The Authority resolved to award of the following number licenses to Telecom Namibia Limited:
- c) The Authority resolved to decline the application for a number license submitted by Telecom Namibia Limited , for 0800666888 (FreeFone).
| Leading Digit | Number Category | Number to be Awarded | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short Code | 90000 | National | Electronic Communications |
| Leading Digit | Number Category | Number to be Awarded | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | FreeFone | 0800301354 0800433300 0800710020 0800810088 | National | FreeFone |
2. Application for withdrawal of Number Licences
- a) The Authority resolved to approve the withdrawal of the following Number Licenses (Short Codes) that were awarded to Mobile Telecommunications Limited :
| Number Categor y | Short Codes Numbers |
|---|---|
| Short Codes | 92870 |
| Short Codes | 97836 |
| Short Codes | 97837 |
| Short Codes | 98470 |
| Short Codes | 99682 |
| Short Codes | 92013 |
| Short Codes | 97111 |
The full reasons for the decisions can be requested from the Authority. Further, 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. 347
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(1) and (7) 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, published as General Notice No. 126, in Government Gazette No. 4714, on 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that it has approved the following tariff submitted by Mobile Telecommunications Limited :
- (a) New call rates for Cloud PBX at N$ 0.50 per minute, effective from 8 June 2022, notwithstanding the date of this Notice.
Please note that the reasons for the decision can be requested from the Authority.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 348
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 regulations 2(1)(c) and 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 frequencies are available for application and assignment on a comparative selection basis:
| Service License Category | Content category | Frequencies | Power output | Geographical area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Broadcasting | Only for the provision of educational content by entities duly established for the provision of education in terms of appropriate legislation. | 91.0 MHz | 500W | Windhoek | BROADCASTING |
| Community Broadcasting | Any category as prescribed in the definition for Community Broadcasting | 106.2 MHz | 100W | Windhoek | BROADCASTING |
Further, all applicants should note the following:
- a) The due date for all applications is 30 July 2022 at 17h00, and all applications received will be deemed to have been received that date.
- b) A broadcasting service licensee that intends to use the radio frequencies listed above must apply to the Authority for a Spectrum License.
- c) Applicants that do not hold a broadcasting service license must apply for a broadcasting service license together with an application for a spectrum license.
- d) Existing broadcasting service licensees must be in good standing with the Authority in that they should not have any outstanding fees.
- e) Applications for a spectrum license must be accompanied by a detailed program schedule in accordance with the content category applied for, coverage maps, letter of intent in the case of infrastructure sharing, or approval from landowner should a new transmitter tower be constructed and a 5-year business case,
Applications must be sent or delivered:
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(a) By hand at CRAN, Communications House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
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(b) By post to CRAN, Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, Namibia 9000; or
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(c) By electronic mail to legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 349
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 Applicant referred to in the Tables below has 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 or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens; | Category of Licence applied for | Concise statement on Services intended to be provided; | Description of geographic coverage area(s); | Proof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Click Cloud Hosting Services CC | Namibia | 100% | Class Comprehensive Telecommunications service license (ECS and ECNS) | To provide network solutions to their current customer base and network facilities to the gaming community. | Windhoek, Namibia | Yes |
| Xylo Technology Investments CC | Namibia | 100% | Class Comprehensive Telecommunications service licence (ECS and ECNS) | To provide bundled standard products and services, Internet and Access Technologies, MPLS, VPN, IoT,MVNO and VoIP | Namibia | Yes |
2. Application for a Class Network Facilities Service Licence:
| Applicant; | Applicant’s place of incorporation; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens; | Category of Licence applied for; | Concise statement on Services intended to be provided; | Description of geographic coverage area(s); | Proof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre Communications Namibia CC | Namibia | 100% | Class Network Facilities Service Licence | The applicant intends to build an overheard fibre line between Swakopmund and Arandis as well as between Swakopmund and Walvisbay. | Republic of Namibia | Yes |
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, fi 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; or
- (3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 350
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 of the following applications:
1. Application for Spectrum Licence;
| Applicant’s Name; | Applicant’s place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens; | Type of service license | List of radio frequencies applied for; | List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority; | Description of geographic coverage areas; | Service to be provided using frequency applied for; |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Click Cloud Hosting Services CC | Namibia | 100% | Spectrum Licence | 10700- 11700 MHz | Tx/Rx Chn 1: 10715- 11245 MHz BW=20 MHz Chn 2: 10735- 11265 MHz BW=20 MHz Chn 3: 10755- 11285 MHz BW=20 MHz Chn 4: 10775- 11305 MHz BW=20 MHz Chn 5: 10795- 11325 MHz BW=20 MHz | National | FIXED |
| Metagalaxy Space Science and Technology CC | Namibia | 100% | Spectrum License | 2025-2300 MHz | Downlink 2201-2241 MHz Bandwidth (40 MHz) | National | SPACE RESEARCH Earth Station |
2. Application for the withdrawal of Spectrum Licence;
| Licensee; | Licensee’s place of incorporation; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Companies orcon- trolled by Namibian Citizens; | Type of service license; | Description of geographic coverage area (s); | List of Frequencies or group of frequencies withdrawn; | Service provided with the withdrawn frequencies; | Concise statement of the reasons for proposed withdrawal; | Date on which licensee intends to permanently discontinue providing service; |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | Spectrum licence | Erongo Region Rossing Mountain | 103.3 MHz | Broadcasting | Withdrawal of Broadcasting Service License | 19 August 2021 |
| Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | Spectrum licence | Kavango West Region Rundu | 107.2 MHz | Broadcasting | Withdrawal of Broadcasting Service License | 19 August 2021 |
| Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | Spectrum licence | Oshana Region Oshakati | 105.6 MHz | Broadcasting | Withdrawal of Broadcasting Service License | 19 August 2021 |
| Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | Spectrum licence | Hardap Region Mariental | 104.9 MHz | Broadcasting | Withdrawal of Broadcasting Service License | 19 August 2021 |
| Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | Spectrum licence | Karas Region Keetman- shoop | 88.2 MHz | Broadcasting | Withdrawal of Broadcasting Service License | 19 August 2021 |
| Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | Spectrum licence | Otjozon- djupa Region Otji- warongo | 105.9 MHz | Broadcasting | Withdrawal of Broadcasting Service License | 19 August 2021 |
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, fi 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; or
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(3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 351 2022
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulation 9 of the ‘Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences’, as published in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011, herewith gives notice that the Applicants referred to in the table below, submitted application for renewal of a Broadcasting Service Licence to the Authority:
| Applicants Name; | Applicant’s place of incorporation; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens | Category of Broadcasting service licence | Provision of signal distribution; | Proof of Application fees paid up to date submitted? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 100 (Pty) Ltd | Namibian | 100% | Commercial Broadcasting Service License | Own | Yes |
| University of Namibia (Unam radio) | Namibian | 100% | Community Broadcasting Service License | Own | Yes |
| Channel Seven Media Network For Christ | Namibian | 100% | Community Broadcasting Service License | Own | Yes |
| EFM Radio CC | Namibian | 100% | Commercial Broadcasting Service License | Own | Yes |
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; or
- (3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA