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6988

N$7.20

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

OF THE

REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA

WINDHOEK - 3 September 2019

CONTENTS

No. 6988

Page
GENERALNOTICESGENERALNOTICES
No. 347Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulations Prescribing Pro- cedures Regarding the Numbering Plan for use in the provision of Telecommunications Service in the Republic of Namibia, Numbering Licences Fee and Procedures for number Licences: Communica- tions Act, 2009 .......................................................................................................................................2
No. 348Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice of withdrawal of tariff submission in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs .................4
No. 349Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 4(7) of the Regu- lations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 ..........................................................4
No. 350Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice of withdrawal of tariff submission in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs .................6
No. 351Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice of withdrawal of tariff submission in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs .................7
No. 352Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ......................................................................8
No. 353Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs .....................................................................9
No. 354Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ......................................................................11

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No. 347

2019

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, hereby gives notice that the following Applicants has submitted applications as per the table below:

1. Application for Withdrawal of Number Licenses: Short Codes

ApplicantApplicants' place of in- corporationPercentage of Stock owned by Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian CitizensNumber CategoryShort codes numbers to be withdrawnReasons for the proposed withdrawalsDate on which License intends to permanently discontinue using the numbers
Mobile Telecom- munications LimitedNamibian100%Short Codes101 111 120 123 130 132 133 134 135 153 1370 1371 1372 1373 1374 1511 10222Applicant no longer intends to make use of the short codes4 October 2019

General Notices

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

2. Application for Number Licenses: Short Codes

ApplicantApplicants' place of in- corporationPercentage of Stock owned by Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian CitizensNumber CategoryShort codes numbers applied forShort codes to be considered for assignmentService to be provided using number applied for
Mobile Tele- communica- tions LimitedNamibian100%Short Codes10100 11100 12000 12300 13000 13200 13300 13400 13500 15111 15300 9010010100 11100 12000 12300 13000 13200 13300 13400 13500 15111 15300 90100Short Codes
Telecom Na- mibia LimitedNamibian100%Short code14111411Short Code

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 Applicants 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∆2

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No. 348

2019

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF TARIFF SUBMISSION IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53(11) of the Communications Act (No 8 of 2009) herewith gives notice that Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd has withdrawn its Business 300 Package from the tariff submission referred to in the table below as published in the Government Gazette No. 6941, General Notice No. 181 dated 27 June 2019.

F. K. MBANDEKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

SCHEDULE 1

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY MTN BUSINESS NAMIBIA (PTY) LTD COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009

The following are the proposed tariffs as submitted by Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd to be withdrawn:

Table 1: MUMWE BUSINESS

NameCAPLimitResellerRate
Business 300300GBN$ 1,995N$ 2,100

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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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

No. 349

2019

NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(7) 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 as General Notice No. 104, Government Gazette No. 6888, on 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the following applications for radio frequency spectrum were submitted:

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

Service to be provided using frequencies applied forFIXEDBROADCASTINGFIXEDMOBILE SATELLITESERVICESFIXED
Maximum Output power15W500W15W--
Description of geographic coverage areaWindhoek Khomas RegionRundu Kavango-East RegionOkahandja (PowerCom Tower) Otjozondjupa RegionNationalNational (Except Oranje- mund area)
List of radio Frequencies or group of frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority446.600 MHz88.2 MHz449.400 MHzDownlink (Center) 1615.675 MHz BW(11.35 MHz)Uplink (Center) 2491.75 MHz BW(16.5 MHz)Frequency: 2483.5-2500 MHz Bandwidth= 16.5 MHz
List of radio Frequencies or group of frequencies applied for440 MHz - 470 MHz88 MHz - 108 MHz440 MHz - 470 MHzDownlink 1610- 1664.5 GHzUplink 2483.5 - 2500 GHz2.4 GHz Band (2483.5-2500 MHz)
Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens100%100%100%30%30%30%
Applicant's place of incorporationNamibiaNamibiaNamibiaNamibianNamibianNamibian
ApplicantKatutura Community RadioShipi FM (Section 21 Company)Universal Media CCGlobalStar Satellite Namibia Pty LtdGlobalStar Satellite Namibia Pty LtdGlobalStar Satellite Namibia 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.

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.

Written submissions must be made either physically or electronically:

  • (1) By hand at the head offices of the Authority: Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
  • (2) By post to the head offices of the Authority: Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, Namibia;
  • (3) By electronic mail to: legal@cran.na;
  • (4) By facsimile to: +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. 350

2019

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF TARIFF SUBMISSION IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) herewith gives notice that publication of Revival of Old Service Plans submitted by Mobile Telecommunications Limited as published in the Government Gazette No. 6954, General Notice No. 262 dated 16 July 2019 should have been published as per the table below for the two products.

F. K. MBANDEKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

No. 351

2019

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF TARIFF SUBMISSION IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53(11) of the Communications Act 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) herewith gives notice that MTN Business Solutions Namibia (Pty) Ltd has withdrawn its Nawa LTE Connect Packages from the tariff submission referred to in the table below as published in the Government Gazette No. 6798, General Notice No. 223 dated 3 July 2019.

F. K. MBANDEKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

SCHEDULE 1

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY MTN BUSINESS NAMIBIA (PTY) LTD COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009

The following are the proposed tariffs as submitted by Mobile Telecommunications Limited:

Table 1: Mobiz Packages

Service Plan NameConnec- tion FeeMonthly Subscrip- tionFree MinutesFree SMS (Nation- aly)Free Data MBFree So- cial Media MBCampaign Extra NAD 50.00 recharge Voucher at each bill-cycleContract Period
MoBiz 10021885100100100555024 months
MoBiz 2002181692002002001055024 months

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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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

No. 352

2019

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, General Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd has filed a tariff 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.

SCHEDULE 1

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY MTN BUSINESS NAMIBIA (PTY) LTD COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009

The following are the proposed tariffs as submitted by MTN Business Solutions Namibia (Pty) Ltd to be withdrawn:

Table 1: Proposed MTN Beyond WOW Packages

Capacity12 Months Con- tract (N$)24 Months Con- tract (N$)36 Months Con- tract (N$)
3GB (Upload up to 2MB, Download up to 20MB)266256245
5GB (Upload up to 2MB, Download up to 20MB)349330311
15GB (Upload up to 2MB, Download up to 20MB)499471444
30GB (Upload up to 2MB, Download up to 20MB)549519489
170GB (Upload up to 2MB, Download up to 20MB)999943890

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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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

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; and
  • (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.

F. K. MBANDEKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

SCHEDULE 1

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MUMWE TARIFF PACKAGES BY PARATUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009

GPON PACKAGE

PackageDownload up toCAPLimitResellerRetail
Uncapped Business Mega25Mbps2TB Fair Usage PolicyN$ 2,009.00N$ 2,199.00

Terms and conditions:

Prices are quoted in Namibian Dollars.

Pricing is based on a 24 month contract and excludes 15% VAT.

Package data will not roll over to the following month. The Use It or Lose It principle will apply.

Top up bundles purchased after depletion of package data is valid for 30 days. Services are only available where Paratus have network coverage

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

No. 353

2019

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, General Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd has filed a tariff 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;
  • (4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; and
  • (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.

F. K. MBANDEKA

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

SCHEDULE 1

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MUMWE TARIFF PACKAGES BY PARATUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009

MUMWE BUSINESS

NameCAPLimitResellerRate
Business 20001500GBN$ 7,837.50N$ 8,250

MONTHLY CHARGE FOR THE DIFFERENT MEDIUMS

NameRate per MonthUpload Speed
FiberN$ 440Up to 100Mbps
WimaxN$ 185Up to 4Mbps (Outside Windhoek)
Wimax/Fixed-LTEN$ 185Up to 8Mbps (in Windhoek)
Mobile-LTEN$ 50Up to 50 Mbps

INSTALLATION FEES

NameInstallation Fees
FiberN$ 2,500
Wimax/Fixed-LTEN$ 1,250
Mobile LTEN$ 285

Terms and conditions:

Prices are quoted in Namibian Dollars.

Pricing is based on a 24 month contract and excludes 15% VAT.

The Wimax installation prices include the pole, bracket and cable.

The Wimax installation includes the CPE.

Package data will not roll over to the following month. The Use It or Lose It principle will apply.

Top up bundles purchased after depletion of package data is valid for 30 days. No device will be included with any of the Mobile-LTE Simcards

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

No. 354

2019

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, General Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that MTN Business Solutions Namibia (Pty) Limited 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 .

MTN Business Solutions Namibia (Pty) Limited 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;
  • (4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; and
  • (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 MTN BUSINESS SOLUTIONS NAMIBIA (PTY) LTD, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009

Table 1: Proposed MTN Beyond WOW Packages

Capacity12 Months Contract (N$)
30GB (Upload up to 2MB, Download up to 20MB)260
60GB (Upload up to 2MB, Download up to 20MB)390
90GB (Upload up to 2MB, Download up to 20MB)477
150GB (Upload up to 2MB, Download up to 20MB)695
2500GB (Upload up to 2MB, Download up to 20MB)1,086

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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