Gazette 7884
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GENERAL NOTICES
| No. 421 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| No. 422 | 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 | 3 |
| No. 423 | Communication 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. 424 | Communication 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 | 5 |
| No. 425 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum use Licence | 6 |
| No. 426 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Prescribing the National Numbering Plan for use in the provision of Telecommunications Services in the Republic of Namibia, Numbering Licence Fee and Procedures for Number Licences: Communications Act, 2009 | 6 |
WINDHOEK - 24 August 2022
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No. 7884
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General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 421 2022
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 Salt Essential Information Technology (Pty) Ltd has filed tariffs 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 .
Salt Essential Information Technology (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 -
- a) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- b) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek. 9000; and
- c) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
No. 422
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 noted that the Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licenses awarded to Orange Telecom (Pty) Ltd lapsed automatically on 20 April 2022.
- b) The Authority awarded a Class Telecommunications Service Licence (Non-Profit ECNS) to Dorado Park Neighbourhood Watch .
The above decisions are effective from the 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
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY SALT ESSENTIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (PTY) LTD: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
| New Price | Old Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Enterprise per kbytes | N$ 4.36 | N$ 3.24 |
| Interconnect Fee | N$ 3.40 | N$ 2.60 |
No. 423
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. Spectrum Licences
- a) The Authority awarded a spectrum licence to Gospel Mission Ministries for the provision of analogue FM radio broadcasting services as set out in the Table below.
- b) The Authority awarded a spectrum licence to Ninety-Nine FM (Pty) Ltd for the provision of analogue FM radio broadcasting services as set out in the table below.
- c) The Authority withdrew the spectrum license awarded to Namibia Future Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd as set out in the Table below.
| Description of geographic coverage area | Description of geographic coverage area | Description of geographic coverage area | Radio frequencies awarded | Maximum output power | Services to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | Town | Radio frequencies awarded | Maximum output power | Services to be provided |
| Karas Region | Aroab | Aroab | 96.9 MHz | 250W | BROADCASTING |
| Description of geographic coverage area | Description of geographic coverage area | Description of geographic coverage area | Radio frequencie | Maximum output power | Services to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | Town | awarded | ||
| Kavango West Region | Rundu | Rundu | 96.9 MHz | 100W | BROADCASTING |
| Licensee | List of Radio Frequencies withdrawn | Geographical Area | Service to be discontinued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia Future Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd) | 242.500 MHz | National | FIXED |
The above decisions are effective from 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. 424
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 as published in Government Gazette No. 5983, General Notice No. 97 dated 1 April 2016, hereby gives notice of the following decision:
1. Application for the Designation of a Short Code as an Emergency and Public Services Numbers
- a) The Authority approved the designation of the short code as set out in the able below as an emergency, and public service number:
| Licensee | Service Provider | Short Code |
|---|---|---|
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Namibia Marshall Rangers CC | 919 |
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. 425
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 | Type of Service license | Transferee and percentage of stock | Percentage of stock to be owned by Namibian citizens | Reasons for the proposed transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Telephone Networks Business Solutions (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd | Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service License (ECNS and ECS) and Spectrum Use License and Number Licences | Mobile Telephone Networks Business Solutions (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd (70%) | Profile Technologies (Pty) Ltd (100%) | Restructuring for investment purposes to improve competition ability. |
The reasons for the decision can be obtained from the Authority.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 426
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING THE NATIONAL NUMBERING PLAN FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA, NUMBERING LICENCE FEE AND PROCEDURES FOR NUMBER LICENCES: COMMUINCATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Regulation 22(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 as published in Government Gazette No. 5983, General Notice No. 97 dated 1 April 2016, herewith gives notice that the licensees referred to in table below, submitted an application for Number Licence to the Authority:
| Applicant’s Name; | Applicant’s Citizenship or place of incorporation; | Percentage of Stock owned or controlled by Namibian Citizens; | Number Category; | FreeFone numbers applied for; | FreeFone to be considered for assignment; | Description of geographic area(s); | Service to be provided using number applied for; |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Namibia | 100% | FreeFone | 0800223335 | 0800223335 | National | FreeFone |
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 -
- a) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- b) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, 9000; and
- c) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA