Gazette 8215
ORIGINAL PDF ↗GENERAL NOTICES
| No. 586 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of section 53(7) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with the Regulations regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs | 2 |
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| No. 587 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of section 53(7) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with the Regulations regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs | 2 |
| No. 588 | 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 Fees and Procedures for Number Licences: Communications Act, 2009 … | 3 |
| No. 589 | 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 | 4 |
| No. 590 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 4 of the Regulations prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 | 4 |
| No. 591 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 | 5 |
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
N$8.00
WINDHOEK - 15 September 2023
No. 8215
CONTENTS
Page No. 586
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 53(7) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 (ACT NO. 8 OF 2009) READ WITH THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 53(1) of the Communications Act read with regulation 8 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 it has approved:
- Infinity, Mega, Flex, Lite and Sky-Fi Packages tariffs as submitted by Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd which come into force and effect on 6 September 2023 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette ;
Please note that the full tariff submission and reasons for approval can be obtained from the Authority.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 587
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 53(7) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 (ACT NO. 8 OF 2009) READ WITH THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 53(1) of the Communications Act read with regulation 8 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 it has approved:
- Uncapped Packages tariffs as submitted by IT Guru Solutions which come into force and effect on 25 August 2023 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette ;
Please note that the full tariff submission and reasons for approval can be obtained from the Authority.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
General Notices
No. 588
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 (the ‘Authority’), 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 published in Government Gazette No. 5983, General Notice No. 97, dated 1 April 2016, herewith gives notice that the Applicant referred to in the Table below submitted an application for a Number Licence:
| Applicant | Applicant’s place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned or controlled by Namibian Citizens | Number Category | Number applied for | Geographic area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Telecommunications Limited | Namibia | 100% | Freephone | 0800625625 | National | Freephone |
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 and delivered:
- (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. 589
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, as General Notice No. 97, dated 1 April 2016, hereby gives notice of the following decision:
1. Withdrawal of Number Licenses
- a) The Authority resolved to withdraw the number licenses awarded to Focus Engineering Services CC as set out in the Table below.
| Licensee | Leading Digit | Number Category | Numbers Withdrawn | Geographical Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Engineering | 82 | Electronic Communications | 821000000 - 821999999 | National |
| Services CC | 89 | Machine-to Machine | 89000200000- 89000299999 | National |
The above decision is 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.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 590
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4 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 in Government Gazette No. 6888 as General Notice No. 104, dated 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the following Applicant applied for a temporary three (3) months Spectrum License:
| Applicant | Applicant’s place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens | List of radio Frequencies or group of frequencies being considered for assignment | Coverage area | Service to be provided using frequencies applied for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Telecommunications Limited | Namibia | 100% | 3447 - 3504 MHz (TDD) (BW=57 MHz) 3547 - 3570 MHz (TDD) (BW=23 MHz) | Windhoek | Temporary testing of MOBILE services using 5G technology |
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of seven (7) days from the date of publication of this Notice.
The Applicant may submit written reply comments within three (3) 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. 591
NOTICE IN TERMS 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 6(1) of the Regulations prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses, published in Government Gazette No. 6888 as General Notice No. 104, dated 29 April 2019, hereby give notice that the spectrum blocks of the radio frequency spectrum band specified in Table 1 below will be assigned on a competitive basis by means of a spectrum auction.
Table 1.
| Frequencies (MHz) | Spectrum Blocks | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|
| 3300 - 3400 MHz (TDD) | 3300 - 3380 MHz (1x 80 MHz) | MOBILE (IMT) |
The ‘Request to Bid’ document may be obtained from the Authority on its website at www.cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA