Gazette 8557
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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
WINDHOEK - 6 January 2025
No. 8557
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| No. 7 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences: Communications Act, 2009 | 1 |
| No. 8 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of regulation 19(1) of the Regulations regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and regulation 34(1) of the Regulations prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation for Spectrum Licences: Communications Act, 2009 | 2 |
| No. 9 | 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. 10 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of regulation 12(1) of the Regulations prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer, and Cancellation of Spectrum Licences: Communications Act, 2009 ________________ | 5 |
| General Notices | General Notices | General Notices |
No. 7
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 19(1) of the Regulations regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences, published in Government Gazette No. 4785, as General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that it has approved:
Transfer of Control of Licence as submitted by Echo Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, which comes into force and effect on 13 December 2024 .
NOTE: that the full submission and reasons for approval can be obtained from the Authority
T. MUFETI
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 8
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 19(1) OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND REGULATION 34(1) OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATION FOR, AND AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION FOR SPECTRUM 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 and regulation 34(1) of the Regulations prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation for Spectrum Licences, published in Government Gazette No. 6888, as General Notice. 104, on 29 April 2019 (as amended), hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
1. Telecommunications Service Licence
To grant a final extension of twelve (12) months to Data Continuity Namibia (Pty) Ltd to commence with the utilization of its Class Network Facilities telecommunications service licence.
2. Broadcasting Service Licence
The Authority resolved to approve the award of a Community Broadcasting Service Licence to Katima FM Radio Broadcasting.
3. Spectrum Licences
- a) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence for the provision of FM broadcasting services to URBAN CAFÉ RADIO CC as set out hereunder -
| Radio frequency being considered for assignment by the Authority ; | Maximum output power; | Geographical coverage areas, | Service to be provided; |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98.2 MHz | 1000W | Oshana Region (Oshakati NBC Tower) | BROADCASTING |
- b) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence for the provision of FM broadcasting services to JOHN WALENGA T/A EAGLE FM as set out in the table below -
- c) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence for the provision of FM broadcasting services to the NAMIBIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION as set out in the table below -
- d) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence for the provision of satellite services to the NAMIBIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION as set out in the table below -
- e) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence for the provision of analogue FM broadcasting services to KATIMA FM RADIO BROADCASTING as set out in the table below -
| Radio frequency being considered for assignment by the Authority; | Maximum output power; | Geographical coverage areas, | Service to be provided; |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90.0 MHz | 500W | Kunene Region (Opuwo NBC Tower) | BROADCASTING |
| 96.9 MHz | 1000W | Omaheke Region (Gobabis NBC Tower) | BROADCASTING |
| Radio frequency being considered for assignment by the Authority; | Maximum output power; | Geographical coverage areas, | Service to be provided; |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88.0 MHz | 100W | Otjozondjupa region (Tsumkwe NBC Tower) | BROADCASTING |
| Licensee; | Group of radio frequencies applied for; | Geographical coverage areas; | Service to be provided; |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namibian Broadcasting Corporation | Uplink (Centre) 6202 MHz BW=24 MHz Downlink (Centre) 3977 MHz BW=24 MHz | National | FIXED SATELITE |
| Radio frequency being considered for assignment by the Authority; | Maximum output power; | Geographical coverage areas, | Service to be provided; |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92.1 MHz | 100W | Zambezi Region, Katima Mulilo | BROADCASTING |
The full reasons for the decisions may 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. 9 2025
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, on 1 April 2016, hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
1. Application for Number Licenses
- a) The Authority resolved to allocate the following numbering resource to Telecom Namibia Limited as set out hereunder -
- b) The Authority resolved to allocate the following numbering resources to Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) as set out hereunder -
| License e | Number category | Number awarded | Geographic coverage area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Freefone | 0800402501 | National | Freefone (Tip-off Service to Anonymous Requester) |
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Freefone | 0800305922 | National | Freefone (Tip-off Service to Anonymous Requester) |
| Licensee | Number category | Number awarded | Geographic coverage area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Telecommunications Limited | Electronic Communications | 811900000-811999999 819000000-819099999 819100000-819199999 819200000-819299999 819300000-819399999 819400000-819499999 819500000-819599999 819600000-819699999 819700000-819799999 819800000-819899999 819900000-819999999 | National | Electronic Communications |
The above decisions are effective from the date of this Notice publish in the Gazette.
The full reasons for the decision may 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. 10
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 12(1) OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATION FOR, AND AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TRANSFER, AND CANCELLATION OF SPECTRUM LICENCES: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulation 12(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, on 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the persons referred to in the Table below have submitted the following amendment application(s) to the Authority:
Spectrum Licence Amendment Application
| Applicant’s Name | Applicant’s citizenship or place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | Ground for Amendment | Description of geographic coverage areas | Current frequency assigned | New frequency to be assigned | Service to be provided using frequency applied for |
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| Loc 8 Mobile (Pty) Limited | Namibian | 100% | Decrease in channel bandwidth to cater for Windhoek geographical area | Geographical in Khomas Region (Windhoek) only | 27.1-27.5 GHz BW=1x 400 MHz (TDD) | 27.46-27.5 GHz BW=1x40 MHz (TDD) | Mobile (IMT) |
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 Freedom Plaza, Courtside Building (3rd and 4th Floors), 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; or
(3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E.NGHIKEMBUA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA