Gazette 7931
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GENERAL NOTICES
| No. 603 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences | 2 |
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| No. 604 | 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 | 2 |
| No. 605 | 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 | 3 |
| No. 606 | Communication 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 | 5 |
| No. 607 | 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 |
| No. 608 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences | 7 |
WINDHOEK - 18 October 2022
CONTENTS
No. 7931
Page No. 603
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES
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 the decision as published in Government Gazette No. 7884, General Notice 425 on 24 August 2022 with respect to the Transfer of Licences and Control of Mobile Telephone Networks Business Solutions (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd is effective from 10 June 2021, not 19 March 2021 as set out in that gazette notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 604
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. Applications in respect of Telecommunications Service Licences
- a) The Authority resolved to award a Class Telecommunications Service Licence (Non-Profit ECNS) to Wanderport Namibia Trust .
- b) The Authority resolved to award a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS and ECNS) to Pektech Technologies CC.
2. Applications for in respect of Broadcasting Service Licences
- a) The Authority resolved to renew the Community Broadcasting Service Licence of Channel Seven Media for Christ .
- b) The Authority resolved to renew the Commercial Broadcasting Service Licence of Radio 100 (Pty) Ltd.
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- c) The Authority resolved to renew the Community Broadcasting Service Licence of the University of Namibia t/a Unam Radio.
- d) The Authority resolved to renew the Commercial Broadcasting Service Licence of EFM Radio CC.
- e) The Authority has resolved to approve the application for the withdrawal of the Commercial Broadcasting Service License and Spectrum Licences awarded to Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd.
The decisions 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 90 days from the date of this notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 605
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 Licence
- a) The Authority resolved to award the following Spectrum Licenses to Metagalaxy Space Science and Technology CC :
| Licensee | List of Radio Frequencies or Group of Radio Frequencies assigned: | Description of Geographical Coverage Area; | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metagalaxy Space Science and Technology CC | Downlink 2201-2241 MHz Bandwidth (40 MHz) | Within the borders of the Republic of Namibia | SPACE RESEARCH (Earth-to-space) (Space-to-space) 5.392 |
| Metagalaxy Space Science and Technology CC | Downlink 8026-8066 MHz Bandwidth (40 MHz) | Within the borders of the Republic of Namibia | SPACE RESEARCH (Earth-to-space) (Space-to-space) 5.392 |
b) The Authority resolved to award the following Spectrum Licenses to The Free Press of Namibia (Pty) Ltd :
| Description of geographic coverage area(s) | Description of geographic coverage area(s) | Description of geographic coverage area(s) | Radio frequencies assigned; | Maximum output power; | Services to be provided; |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | Town | |||
| Omaheke | Gobabis | Steinhausen | 98.7 MHz | 1000W | BROADCASTING |
| Ohangwena | Eenhana | Eenhana | 89.6 MHz | 500W | BROADCASTING |
| Omusati | Onesi | Onesi | 88.3 MHz | 1000W | BROADCASTING |
| Oshikoto | Omuthiya | Omuthiya | 101.4 MHz | 1000W | BROADCASTING |
| Kunene | Opuwo | Opuwo | 96.0 MHz | 1000W | BROADCASTING |
c) The Authority resolved to award the following Spectrum Licenses to Multichoice Namibia (Pty) Ltd :
| Description of geographic coverage area(s) | Description of geographic coverage area(s) | Description of geographic coverage area(s) | Radio frequencies assigned; | Maximum output power; | Services to be provided; |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | Town | |||
| Khomas | Windhoek | Windhoek | 498 MHz | 4500W | BROADCASTING |
| Khomas | Windhoek | Windhoek | 562 MHz | 4500W | BROADCASTING |
| Erongo | Walvis Bay | Walvis Bay | 594 MHz | 2000W | BROADCASTING |
| Erongo | Walvis Bay | Walvis Bay | 690 MHz | 2000W | BROADCASTING |
- d) The Authority resolved to award the following Spectrum License to Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Pty) Ltd :
| Licensee | Group of Frequencies | Geographical coverage area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Pty) Ltd | 1447-1467 MHz BW=20.00 MHz | Oranjemund (Namdeb mining area) | MOBILE |
The above 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 90 days from the date of this notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 606
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 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 under the Frequency Band Plan are available for application to be conferred on a first-come-first-serve basis:
| Frequencies (MHz) | Power output (Watt) | Geographical area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88.2 | 100 | Keetmanshoop | BROADCASTING |
| 103.3 | 1000 | Rossing Mountain | BROADCASTING |
| 104.9 | 100 | Mariental | BROADCASTING |
| 105.6 | 1000 | Oshakati | BROADCASTING |
| 105.9 | 100 | Otjiwarongo | BROADCASTING |
| 107.2 | 500 | Rundu | BROADCASTING |
Further, all applicants should note the following:
- a) A broadcasting service licensee that intends to use the radio frequencies listed above must apply to the Authority for a Spectrum License.
- b) A broadcasting service licensees must be in good standing with the Authority in that they should not have any outstanding fees.
Applications must be sent or delivered -
- (1) By hand at CRAN, Communications House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (2) By post to CRAN, Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, Namibia; and
- (3) By electronic mail to Operations@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
No. 607
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 licensee 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 | 0800500500 | 0800500500 | 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 -
- (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; and
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 608
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 Licences and Spectrum Use Licences, as published in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the applicant referred to in the table below has submitted an application for a spectrum license to the Authority:
| Applicant’s Name; | Applicant’s citizenship or place of incorporation; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens; | Type of service license; | List of radio frequencies or groups 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Council of the City of Windhoek | Namibia | 100% | Spectrum License | 3600-4200 MHz | Channel: 3670/3970 MHz BW= 40 MHz | National | FIXED |
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; and
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA