7131
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
| N$6.00 | WINDHOEK - 27 February 2020 | No. 7131 |
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| CONTENTS Page | CONTENTS Page | CONTENTS Page |
| GENERAL NOTICES | GENERAL NOTICES | GENERAL NOTICES |
| No. 75 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ................................................................ | 1 |
| No. 76 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences ............................ | 2 |
| No. 77 | Communications 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 Fee and Procedures for Number Licences ......................................... | 4 |
| No. 78 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 4(1) of the Regu- lations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 .......................................................... | 6 |
| No. 79 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 4(1) of the Regu- lations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 .......................................................... | 7 |
| General Notices | General Notices | General Notices |
| No. 75 | COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA | 2020 |
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 Telecom Namibia Limited 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 .
Telecom Namibia 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
SCHEDULE 1 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY TELECOM NAMIBIA, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
| Description | Jiva Supreme |
|---|---|
| Voice Minutes | 200 |
| Data | 5GB |
| SMS | 1000 |
| Social Media | 1GB |
| Night Surfer (Unlimited Data) | 00h00 - 05h59 |
| Subscription Fee | N$50 |
| Subscription Code | 130779# |
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 76
2020
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulations 11 of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences, 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 tables below has submitted an applications for Service Licence:
| Proof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted? | Yes | Proof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted? | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description of geographic coverage area(s); | Windhoek, Khomas Region | Licensee intends use spectrum in the of broadcasting intended to be provided; | No |
| Concise statement on Services intended to be provided; | To setup an IoT communication network in Namibia. | Signal Whether to provision service | |
| Does applicant intend to use spectrum in the provision of the telecommunication service? | Although applicant intends to use spectrum in the provision of the telecommunications services, it is in the spectrum license exempt band. | Party providing Distribution | Own |
| Category of Class Telecommunications service intended to be provided; | Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS &ECNS) | Category of Broadcasting Service License as contemplated in the Regulations Setting out Broadcasting and Telecommunication Service License categories | Commercial Broadcasting Service License |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens; | 51% | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens; | 51% |
| Applicant's Citizenship or place of incorporation; | Namibia | Applicant's Citizenship or place of incorporation; | Namibia |
| Applicant; | Artemis Telecommunication (Pty) Ltd | Applicant; | Urban Café Radio 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 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, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments 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. 77
2020
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
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, herewith gives notice that the persons referred to in table below, intends to permanently discontinue the utilisation of the short codes as indicated in the table below and has submitted an application for withdrawal of the licence as indicated in the column herein below to the Authority:
| Date on which License intends to permanently discontinue providing services; | |
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| Description of geographic area(s) | National |
| Reasons for the proposed withdrawals | Applicant no longer intends to make use of the assigned short codes |
| Short codes numbers applied for withdrawal | 111 113 129 130 131 135 1005 1007 1008 1009 1010 1077 1078 1118 1133 1155 1160 1168 1169 1177 1234 1800-1849 1900-1999 |
| Number Category | Short Codes |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens; | 100% |
| Applicants' Citizenship or place of incorporation; | Namibian |
| Applicant's Name | Telecom Namibia 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 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, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments 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. 78
2020
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(1) 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(1) 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 radio frequency spectrum band under Frequency Band Plan is open for application to be conferred on a first-come-first-served basis:
| Frequency | Coverage Area | Transmitter Location |
|---|---|---|
| 93.7 MHz | Rundu, Kavango East Region | Arendsnes NBC Tower |
| 94.6 MHz | Keetmanshoop, Karas Region | Keetmanshoop Powercom Tower |
Any person who intends to apply for the right to use radio frequency spectrum listed above must apply to the Authority for a spectrum license.
F. K. MBANDEKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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No. 79
2020
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(1) 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(1) 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 radio frequency spectrum band under Frequency Band Plan is open for application to be conferred on a first-come-first-served basis:
| Radio Frequency Spectrum Band | Frequency Plan Allocation |
|---|---|
| 3570-3590 MHz | MOBILE |
Any person who intends to apply for the right to use radio frequency spectrum listed above must apply to the Authority for a spectrum license.
F. K. MBANDEKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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