Gazette 8424
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No. 460
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulation 11 of the ‘Regulations regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences’, published in Government Gazette No. 6888, as General Notice No. 104,
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
WINDHOEK - 28 August 2024
CONTENTS
No. 8424
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| No. 460 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 | 1 |
| No. 461 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences: Communications Act, 2009 | 3 |
| No. 462 | 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. 463 | Communications 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 | 6 |
| No. 464 | Communications 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 | 7 |
General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
dated 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the persons referred to in the table below have submitted the following applications to the Authority:
Spectrum Use Licence Applications
| 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 licence; | 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; | Licence fees outstanding; | Service to be provided using frequency applied for; |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Namibian | 0% | Spectrum Licence | 2025-2300 MHz | Uplink 2033-2035 MHz Bandwidth (2 MHz) 2047-2049 MHz Bandwidth (2 MHz) 2054-2056 MHz Bandwidth (2 MHz) | National | No | SPACE OPERATION (Earth-to-Space) |
| THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Namibian | 0% | Spectrum Licence | 2025-2300 MHz | Downlink 2206-2211 MHz Bandwidth (5 MHz) 2222-2227 MHz Bandwidth (5 MHz) 2236-2244 MHz Bandwidth (8 MHz) 2230-2235 MHz Bandwidth (5 MHz) | National | No | SPACE OPERATION (Space-to-Earth) |
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 -
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(1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely CRAN @ Freedom Plaza, Courtside Building, 3rd Floor, c/o Fidel Castro and Rev Michael Scott Streets, Windhoek;
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(2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, 9000; and
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(3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATO RY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 461
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulation 11 of the Regulations regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licence, published in Government Gazette No. 4785, as General Notice No. 272, on 29 August 2011 (as amended), hereby gives notice that the Applicant referred to in the table below has submitted the following application:
Application for a Broadcasting Service Licence
| Applicant; | Applicant’s place of incorporation; | Percentage of stock owned or 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katima FM | Namibia | 100% | Community Broadcasting Service Licence | To connect the communities through content sharing, entertainment and create value added opportunities for SME’s | 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 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 -
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(1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely CRAN @ Freedom Plaza, Courtside Building, 3rd Floor, c/o Fidel Castro and Rev. Michael Scott Street, Windhoek;
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(2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, 9000; and
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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. 462 2024
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 of regulation 19(1) of the Regulations regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences, published in Government Gazette No. 4785, as General Notice. 272, on 29 August 2011 (as amended), hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
1. Telecommunications Service Licences
- (a) The Authority resolved to award a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS and ECNS) to SATELIO TELEVISION (PTY) LTD.
- (b) The Authority resolved to award a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS and ECNS) to CANOPUS TECHNOLOGIES.
- (c) The Authority resolved to award a Class Non-profit ECNS/ECS Telecommunications Service Licence to MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION .
- (d) The Authority resolved to approve an additional extension to ONGOS CONNECT (PTY) LTD to commence utilisation of its Telecommunications Service Licence for a period of 6 (six) months, from 18 April to 17 October 2024.
2. Broadcasting Service Licences
- (a) The Authority resolved to decline the award of a Community Broadcasting Service Licence to YACISA RADIO STATION CC for the provision of FM broadcasting services in the geographical area of Katima Mulilo.
- (b) The Authority resolved to award a Community Broadcasting Service Licence to the INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT for the provision of FM broadcasting services in the geographical area of Windhoek.
- (c) The Authority resolved to approve the renewal of the Community Broadcasting Service Licence of NAMCOL .
- (d) The Authority resolved to approve the renewal of the Commercial Broadcasting Service Licence of JOHN WALENGA T/A EAGLE FM .
3. Spectrum Licences
- (a) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence for the provision of Earth
Exploration Satellite services to MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION as set out hereunder ̶
| Applicant ; | List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies being considered for assignment; | Service to be provided using frequency applied for; |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation | Downlink 08340-8400 MHz 0Bandwidth (60 MHz) | Earth Exploration Satellite (Ground Station) |
(b) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence for the provision of Mobile (IMT) services to LOC EIGHT MOBILE (PTY) LTD as set out hereunder ̶
| Licensee ; | Group of radio Frequencies applied for; | Geographical coverage areas; | Service to be provided; |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loc Eight Mobile (Pty) Ltd | 27.1 - 27.5 GHz (BW=400 MHz) | Khomas Region (Windhoek) only | Mobile (IMT) |
(c) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence for the provision of FM Broadcasting services to THE FREE PRESS OF NAMIBIA as set out hereunder ̶
| Radio frequency assignment by the Authority ; | Maximum output power; | Geographic coverage areas; | Services to be provided; |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96.6 MHz | 250W | Hardap Region (Mariental) | Broadcasting |
| 93.3 MHz | 500W | !Karas Region (Keetmanshoop) | Broadcasting |
| 93.0 MHz | 500W | Erongo Region (Karibib) | Broadcasting |
| 97.7 MHz | 250W | Oshikoto Region (Tsumeb) | Broadcasting |
(d) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Llicences for the provision of FM Broadcasting services to URBAN CAFÉ RADIO CC as set out hereunder ̶
| Radio frequency assignment by the Authority ; | Maximum output power; | Geographic coverage areas; | Services to be provided; |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98.8 MHz | 1000W | Erongo Region ( Rossing Mountain) | Broadcasting |
(e) The Authority resolved to approve the withdrawal of the Spectrum Licence for DRILLSHIP KITHIRA OWNERS INC. as set out hereunder ̶
| List of Frequencies or group of frequencies withdrawn; Radio frequency assignment by the Authority; | Reasons for the proposed withdrawal; | Geographic coverage areas | Services that were provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6110.350 MHz Bandwidth (16.4 MHz) Uplink 3875.7050 MHz Bandwidth (2.8 MHz) Downlink | The vessel left Namibian waters in November 2023 and the licence is no longer required | Deepwater Orion Rig Offshore Namibia | Fixed Satellite |
(f) The Authority resolved to decline the Spectrum Licence application for YACISA RADIO STATION CC for the provision of analogue FM Broadcasting services as set out hereunder ̶
| Radio frequency assignment by the Authority; | Maximum output power; | Geographic coverage areas; | Services to be provided; |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92.1 MHz | 100W | Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region | Broadcasting |
(g) The Authority resolved to award the Spectrum Licence for the provision of analogue FM Broadcasting services to THE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT as set out hereunder ̶
| Radio frequency assignment by the Authority; | Maximum output power; | Geographic coverage areas; | Services to be provided; |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94.5 MHz | 500W | Windhoek, Khomas Region | Broadcasting |
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 of this notice.
T. K. MUFETI
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 463
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, on 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the following Applicant have submitted applications for the amendment of spectrum licenses:
| Licensee’s name; | Licensee’s citizenship or place of incorporation; | Percentage of stock owned by Namibian citizens or Namibian companies controlled by Namibian citizens; | List of radio frequencies or group of frequencies applied for; | List of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority; | Maximum output power and coordinates; | Geographic coverage areas; | Service to be provided using frequencies applied for; | Party providing signal distribution; |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Walenga | Namibian | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 90 MHz | 500W | Kunene Region (Opuwo NBC Tower) | Broadcasting | Own |
| John Walenga | 96.9 MHz | 1000W | Omaheke Region (Gobabis NBC Tower) |
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.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions or the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, and must be clear and concise.
All written submissions must be made either physically or electronically -
- (1) by hand at the head offices of the Authority: CRAN @ Freedom Plaza, Courtside Building, 3rd Floor, c/o Fidel Castro and Rev Michael Scott Street, Windhoek;
- (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority: Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, 9000; and
- (3) by electronic mail to: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 464
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, on 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the following Applicant have submitted applications for the amendment of spectrum licenses:
| Licensee’s Name; | Licensee’s citizenship or place of incorporation; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens; | List of radio Frequencies or group of frequencies applied for; | List of radio Frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority; | Maximum Output power and coordinates; | Geographic coverage areas; | Service to be provided using frequencies applied for; | Party providing Signal Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namibian Broadcasting Corporation | Namibian | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 88 MHz | 100W | MTCTower, Tsumkwe District, Omaheke 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 .
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions or the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, and must be clear and concise.
- All written submissions must be made either physically or electronically -
- (1) by hand at the head offices of the Authority: CRAN @ Freedom Plaza, Courtside Building, 3rd Floor, c/o Fidel Castro & Rev. Michael Scott Street, Windhoek;
- (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority: Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, 9000; and
- (3) by electronic mail to: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA