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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
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REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
WINDHOEK - 1 June 2017
CONTENTS
| GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES | |
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| No. 142 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Section 53 (7) of the Com- munications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ........................................................................................... | 2 |
| No. 143 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Section 87 of the Communi- cations Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) and the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences ....................... | 2 |
| No. 144 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice of Amendment in terms of Regulation 8(2) of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences ....................................................................................... | 3 |
| No. 145 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences ................................................................................................................................................. | 4 |
| No. 146 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences ................................................................................................................................................. | 6 |
| No. 147 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences ................................................................................................................................................. | 8 |
| No. 148 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ...................................................................... | 10 |
| No. 149 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Section 38 of the Communi- cations Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences ....................... | 12 |
| No. 150 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Sections 101 of the Com- munications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) and the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences ....................... | 13 |
| No. 151 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Section 87 of the Communi- cations Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) and the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences ....................... | 13 |
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| No. 152 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Section 101(13) of the Com- munications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) and the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences ....................... | 14 |
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| No. 153 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Section 38 of the Communi- cations Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences ...................... | 15 |
| No. 154 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Section 81 of the Communi- cations Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) and 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 Procedures for Number Licences ....................................... | 16 |
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General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 142
2017
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 section 53(1) and (7) of the Communications Act read with regulation 8 of the 'Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs', in Government Gazette No. 4714, Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that it has approved tariffs for additional LTE Fixed Data Bundle tariffs as submitted by Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd , which will come into force and effect on 25 March 2017, notwithstanding date of publication of the notice in the Gazette .
Kindly take note that in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act, 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 making that decision or issuing that order.
Kindly note further that the reasons for the Authority's decision may be obtained 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. The reasons for the Authority's decision are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
F. KISHI
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 143
2017
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 87 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT (NO 8 OF 2009) AND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Sections 87 and 101 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with Regulation 9 of the 'Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences', in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the application for the renewal of the community broadcasting service licence for Media for Christ has been approved.
Kindly note that the Authority approved the renewal of the community broadcasting service licence awarded to Media for Christ on 25 November 2011 based on the criteria as set out in section 87(5) of the Communications Act for a further period of five (5) years commencing from 24 March 2017 which service licence is awarded subject to the relevant provisions of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act. No. 8 of 2009) and the Regulations regarding Licence Conditions for Broadcasting Service Licences as published in Government Gazette No. 5037, General Notice No. 309 dated 13 September 2012.
Kindly take note that in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act, 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 making that decision or issuing that order. Kindly further note that the reasons for the Authority's decision may be obtained 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. The reasons for the Authority's decision are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
F. KISHI CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 144
2017
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT IN TERMS OF REGULATION 8(2) OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulation 8 of the 'Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licence, in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272 dated 29 August 2011, herewith gives notice that the Authority has approved Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organisation's application for the amendment of its Spectrum Use Licence.
KINDLY NOTE THAT THE AUTHORITY HAS RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
- To approve the amendment of the spectrum use licence awarded to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation for fixed satellite services from 6383.676 MHz uplink paired with 4157.8971 MH downlink to 6382.607 MHz uplink paired with 4157.8971 MHz in Windhoek in order to adapt the configuration of the Namibian network to that of the Applicant's global network used strictly for the purpose of International Monitoring System (IMS) and carry data back to the International Data Centre in Vienna, Austria; and
- That the amended licence is awarded subject to the relevant provisions of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) and the Regulations regarding Licence Conditions for Spectrum Use Licences as published in Government Gazette No. 5354, General Notice No. 469, dated 2 December 2013.
Kindly take note that in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act, 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 making that decision or issuing that order. Kindly further note that the reasons for the Authority's decision may be obtained 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. The reasons for the Authority's decision are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
F. KISHI CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 145
2017
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulations 11 (1) 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 Applicants referred to in the table below has submitted the following application to the Authority:
| Proof of Li- cence Applica- tion Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Description of geographic coverage area(s); | Republic of Namibia |
| Concise statement on Services intended to be provided; | Electronic Communi- cations as per part F of the application form |
| Does applicant intend to use spectrum in the provision of the telecommunication service? | No Exemption |
| Category of Class Telecommunications service intended to be provided; | Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECNS and ECS). |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens; | 90% |
| Applicant's Citizen- ship or place of incor- poration; | Namibia |
| Applicant; | Radio Elec- tronic CC |
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 date of notification 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 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;
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na
- (4) By facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or
- (5) By fax to e-mail to: 088642748.
F. K. MBANDEKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 146
2017
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Regulations 7 and 11 of the 'Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences', in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice of the following licensee who has submitted applications for transfer of licences and transfer of control of licences:
| Reasons for the proposed transfer; | The Transferor is transferring 9.54% of his shares to a Namibian Investment Company, in order to reduce foreign ownership from 58.54% to 49% in compliance with section 46 of the Communications Act. |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Stock being transferred; | 9.54% |
| Compliance with sec- tion 46 | The transfer will re- duce foreign ownership from 58.54% to 49% and thus Compliance with section 46. |
| Transferee; | Future Business Trust |
| Transferor; | Mathew Welthagen |
| Type of service licence; | Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS &ECNS) |
| Licensee; | Converged Telecom- munications Solu- tions (Pty) Ltd ) |
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 date of notification 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 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;
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
- (4) ++By facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or
- (5) By fax to e-mail to: 088655085
F. K. MBANDEKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 147
2017
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulations 11(1) 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 the following application to the Authority:
Broadcasting Service Licences (Signal Distribution)
| Yes |
|---|
| No |
| Broadcasting Service Licence: Signal Distribution |
| 70% |
| Namibian |
| Satelio Television Na- mibia (Pty) Ltd |
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, fi 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;
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
- (4) By facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or
- (5) By fax to e-mail to: 088642748.
F. K. MBANDEKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 148
2017
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, Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Paratus Telecommunications (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 .
Paratus Telecommunications (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 -
- (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;
- (3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; and
- (4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790.
- (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852
F. K. MBANDEKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY PARATUS TELECOMUNICATIONS LIMITED COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The following are the proposed tariffs as submitted by Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd:
FTTx ON GPON TECHNOLOGY (New fiber product)
| Product Name | Speed | Volume (Monthly) | Cost (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paratus Massive Squared | Up to 100mbps | 200GB | 3,750 |
- Only available in the areas where the fiber is available, please refer to the map on the website
- Includes drop cable to the premises (aerial, on the wall or in existing sleeve up to 70m from the pavement)
- Includes ONT with Wi-Fi
- Includes 1 free email address
- Includes 1 free 083 number (no hardware provided). Voice minutes will be payable.
- Top up bundles as indicated below
| Bundle Upgrades(Excl | BundleVolume | Cost | Validity(Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundle 1 | 20MB | 5.00 | 30 |
| Bundle 2 | 50MB | 10.00 | 30 |
| Bundle 3 | 150MB | 20.00 | 30 |
| Bundle 4 | 225MB | 30.00 | 30 |
| Bundle 5 | 500MB | 50.00 | 30 |
| Bundle 6 (Get ONE) | 1GB | 86.00 | 30 |
| Bundle 7 | 2GB | 120.00 | 30 |
| Bundle 8 | 2.25GB | 150.00 | 30 |
| Bundle 9 | 3GB | 180.00 | 30 |
| Bundle 10 | 5GB | 250.00 | 30 |
| Bundle 11 | 6GB | 295.00 | 30 |
| Bundle12 | 10GB | 460.00 | 30 |
| Bundle 13 | 25GB | 865.00 | 30 |
| Bundle 14 (Go BIG) | 50GB | 1,495.00 | 30 |
Please note that the full tariff submission including the terms and conditions and the remedies available to the consumers can be obtained from the Authority.
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No. 149
2017
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 38 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 (ACT NO. 8 OF 2009) READ WITH THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 38 of the Communications Act read with regulation 11(9) of the 'Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences', in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011, herewith gives notice that applications for a Class ECNS Telecommunications Service Licence and spectrum use licence for Bank Windhoek Holdings Limited has been approved.
KINDLY NOTE THAT THE AUTHORITY HAS RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
- To approve the award of a Class ECNS Telecommunications Service to Bank Windhoek Holdings Limited based on the criteria as set out in Section 39 of the Communications Act (Act No. 8 of 2009);
- That the service licence is awarded subject to the provisions of the Communications Act (No 8 of 2009) and Regulations regarding Licence Conditions for Telecommunications Service Licences as published in Government Gazette No. 5037, General Notice No. 308 dated 13 September 2012; (The Regulations are attached hereto for your attention).
- That the service licence is awarded with the provisio that Bank Windhoek Holding Limited may implement the network for its own use only and that no electronic communications services may be offered to third parties or the general public;
- To approved the award of a spectrum licence 6280.000 MHz uplink and 4055.000 MHz downlink for fixed satellite services; and
- That the spectrum use licence be awarded subject to the provisions of the Communications Act (No 8 of 2009) and Regulations Setting Out Licence Conditions for Spectrum Use Licences as published in Government Gazette No. 5354, General Notice No. 469 dated 2 December 2013.
Kindly take note that section 31 of the Communications Act provides that 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 making that decision or issuing that order. Please note that the reasons for the Authority's decision may be obtained 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. The reasons for the Authority's decision are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
F. KISHI CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 150
2017
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTIONS 101 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT (NO 8 OF 2009) AND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 101 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with Regulations 5 and 6 of the 'Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences', in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the application for additional spectrum use licence Trustco Administrative Support Services has been approved.
KINDLY NOTE THAT THE AUTHORITY HAS RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
- To approve the award of an additional spectrum use licence to Trustco Administrative Support Services for implementation of a studio link as indicated below-
- a) 451.5250 MHz (TX) and 461.5250 MHz (RX) with a maximum output power of 25W; and
- That the licence is awarded subject to the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) and the Regulations regarding Licence Conditions for Spectrum Use Licensee as published in Government Gazette No. 5354, General Notice No. 469, dated 2 December 2013.
Kindly take note that in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act, 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 making that decision or issuing that order.
Kindly further note that the reasons for the Authority's decision may be obtained 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. The reasons for the Authority's decision are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
F. KISHI CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 151
2017
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 87 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT (NO 8 OF 2009) AND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Sections 87 and 101 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with Regulation 9 of the 'Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences', in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the application for the renewal of its commercial broadcasting service licence for Radio 100 (Pty) Ltd has been approved.
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
Kindly note that the Authority approved the renewal of the commercial broadcasting service licence awarded to Radio 100 (Pty) Ltd on 25 November 2011 based on the criteria as set out in section 87(5) of the Communications Act for a further period of five (5) years commencing from 24 March 2017.
The service licence is awarded subject to the relevant provisions of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act. No.8 of 2009) and the Regulations regarding Licence Conditions for Broadcasting Service Licences, as published in Government Gazette No. 5037, General Notice No. 309 dated 13 September 2012.
Kindly note further that the Authority will monitor compliance in respect of the submission of Radio 100 (Pty) Ltd's outstanding Annual Financial Statements by the 31 st of May 2017. Failing compliance by Radio 100 (Pty) Ltd, the Authority will prosecute the licensee in terms of section 114(2) of the Communications Act.
Kindly take note that in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act, 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 making that decision or issuing that order. Kindly further note that the reasons for the Authority's decision may be obtained 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. The reasons for the Authority's decision are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
F. KISHI CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 152
2017
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 101(13) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT (NO 8 OF 2009) AND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Sections 101 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with Regulation 9 of the 'Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences', in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the application for the amendment of its Spectrum Use Licence for 91.7 MHz at Gross Hertzog for the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has been declined.
KINDLY NOTE THAT THE AUTHORITY HAS RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
- Decline the amendment of the spectrum use licence awarded to the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation for 91.7 MHz at Gross Hertzog for the geographical area of Windhoek; and
- The Authority will engage NBC in terms of the Regulations Setting Out Licence Conditions for Spectrum Use Licences as published in Government Gazette No. 5354, General Notice No. 469 dated 2 December 2013, regarding the efficient use of spectrum in respect of this Spectrum Use Licence.
Kindly take note that in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act, 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 making that decision or issuing that order. Kindly further note that the reasons for the Authority's decision may be obtained 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. The reasons for the Authority's decision are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
F. KISHI CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 153
2017
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 38 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 (ACT NO. 8 OF 2009) READ WITH THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 38 of the Communications Act read with regulation 11(9) of the 'Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences', in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011, herewith gives notice that application for a Class Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS and ECNS) for Mantle Investment (Pty) Ltd has been approved.
KINDLY NOTE THAT THE AUTHORITY HAS RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS :
- To approve the award of a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS and ECNS) to Mantle Investments (Pty) ;
- That the licence be awarded subject to the provisions of the Communications Act (No 8 of 2009) and Regulations regarding Licence Conditions for Telecommunications Service Licences as published in Government Gazette No. 5037, Notice No. 308 dated 13 September 2012; and
- That the utilisation of spectrum in 2400-2483 MHz and 5725 -5875 MHz, as applied for by Applicant, is spectrum license exempt and that utilisation of the said spectrum is subject to the technical conditions contained in Regulations regarding Licensing Exempt Spectrum as published in Government Gazette No. 4839, Notice No. 395 dated 25 November 2011.
Kindly take note that in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act, 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 making that decision or issuing that order.
Kindly further note that the reasons for the Authority's decision may be obtained 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. The reasons for the Authority's decision are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
F. KISHI CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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No. 154
2017
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 81 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT (NO 8 OF 2009) AND 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 PROCEDURES FOR NUMBER LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 81 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with Regulation 22 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 Procedures For Number Licences', in Government Gazette No. 5983, General Notice No. 97, dated 01 April 2016, herewith gives notice that the persons referred to in table below, submitted an application for Number Licence to the Authority:
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
Numbering Licence Application
| Service to be provided using number applied for | Electronic Commu- nications |
|---|---|
| Description of geographic area(s) | National |
| Numbers to be con- sidered for assign- ment (Start - End) | 0890810000000 -0890819999999 |
| Machine-to- Machine number range applied for | 0890810000000 -0890819999999 |
| Blocks con- sidered to be awarded by the Author- ity; 10 blocks of | 100,000 numbers |
| Number Category Machine- to-Machine | (M2M) |
| owned Namibian Citi- zens or Namibian Companies con- trolled by Namib- ian Citizens; | 66% |
| Applicants' Citizenship or place of incor- poration; | Namibian |
| Applicant's Name | Mobile Telecom- munications Limited |
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 Government 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, fi 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;
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
- (4) By facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or
- (5) By fax to e-mail to: 088642748.
F. K. MBANDEKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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