7312
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
N$6.00
WINDHOEK - 19 August 2020
No. 7312
CONTENTS
Page
| GENERAL NOTICES | GENERAL NOTICES | GENERAL NOTICES |
|---|---|---|
| No. 340 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 19(1) of the Regulations Prescribing License Categories and Licensing Procedures for Postal Service Licensees: Communications Act, 2009 ................................................................................................................... | 2 |
| No. 341 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences ............................ | 2 |
| No. 342 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 34(1) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 ................................................... | 3 |
| No. 343 | 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. 344 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: 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 ................................................... | 5 |
| No. 345 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ...................................................................... | 7 |
| No. 346 | 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 |
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No. 340
2020
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 19(1) OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING LICENSE CATEGORIES AND LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR POSTAL SERVICE LICENSEES: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms Regulation 19(1) of the Regulations Prescribing License Categories and Licensing Procedures for Postal Service Licensees, published in Government Gazette No. 7072, General Notice No. 506, dated 2 December 2019, hereby gives notice of the following decision:
1. Application for a Designated Postal Operator License
- a) The Authority resolved to award a Designated Postal Operator License to Namibia Post Limited , subject to the provisions of the Communications Act 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009), the Postal License, and Regulations Prescribing License Categories and Licensing Procedures for Postal Service Licensees as published in Government Gazette No. 7072, General Notice No. 506, dated 2 December 2019.
The decision is effective from date of this Notice.
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 from the date of this Notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 341
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 Regulation 11(1) 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 following licensee has submitted an application for the transfer of licence and transfer of the control of their Commercial Broadcasting Licences and all Spectrum Use Licences as follows:
General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
| Licensee | Type of licenses | Transferor | Transferee | Percentage of Stock being transferred | Reasons for the proposed transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitradio Namibia CC | Commercial Broadcasting Licence All Spectrum use licenses issued to the licensee in terms of section 101 of the Communications Act as published in various Government Gazettes . | Wilfried Haehner Hartwig Rothkegel Jessica Rothkegel | Sybille Moldzio Kai-Uwe Schonecke Bjorn Eichhoff | 100% | The current owners decided to endeavour new opportunities in other industries. |
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 Licensee 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: 0886550852.
J. TRAUT ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 342
2020
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 34(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 34(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, hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
1. Application for Spectrum Licence
- a) The Authority resolved to award spectrum licences to Mobile Telecommunications Limited for the provision of fixed satellite services as set out in the table below:
| Licensee | List of Radio Frequencies or Group of Radio Frequencies assigned | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Telecommunications Limited | Uplink (Centre) 14.0475 MHz Bandwidth (5 MHz) Downlink (Centre) 11.0025 GHz Bandwidth (5 MHz) | National (within the boundaries of the Republic of Namibia or any part thereof) | FIXED SATELLITE |
- b) The Authority resolved to approve the outcome of the 790-862 MHz spectrum auction, and award a spectrum licence to MTN Business Solutions (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd , subject to license conditions and roll-out obligations, attached to the license, for the provision of IMT services as set out in the table below:
| Licensee | List of Radio Frequencies or Group of Radio Frequencies assigned | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTN Business Solutions (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd | 791-801 MHz paired with 832-842 MHz Bandwidth (2x 10 MHz) | National (within the boundaries of the Republic of Namibia or any part thereof) | MOBILE (IMT) |
The above decisions are effective from date of this Notice.
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 from the date of this notice.
H. M. GAOMAB II CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 343
2020
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 Regulation 19(1) 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), hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
1. Application for Renewal of Broadcasting Service License
- a) The Authority resolved to renew the Community Broadcasting Service Licence awarded to Khorixas Youth and Community Media Centre , for a further period of five (5) years, subject to a payment plan of outstanding fees.
2. Application for Reconsideration
- a) With effect from 24 July 2020, the Authority resolved to uphold its decision to award a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service License (ECNS and ECS) to the Municipal Council of the Municipality of Windhoek , which was published as General Notice No. 155, in Government Gazette No. 7196, on 29 April 2020. The decision is subject to the provisions of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009), and additional license conditions. Further, the Municipal Council of the Municipality of Windhoek is required to submit quarterly compliance reports to the Authority in respect of the license conditions.
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), and with respect to decision 1. Above, 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.
In terms of section 32 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009), decision 2 may be taken on review by aggrieved party.
H. M. GAOMAB II CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 344
2020
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(1) OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES REGARDrNG 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 frequencies under the Frequency Band Plan are available for application to be conferred on a first-come-first-served basis:
| Frequency (MHz) | Coverage Area | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 89.1 | Aminuis | Omaheke |
| 91.1 | Amwaanda | Omusati |
| 94.3 | Amwaanda | Omusati |
| 97.6 | Amwaanda | Omusati |
| 104.7 | Amwaanda | Omusati |
| 89.3 | Andara | Kavango East |
| 102.5 | Andara | Kavango East |
| 95.6 | Andara | Kavango East |
| 106.0 | Andara | Kavango East |
| 96.9 | Aroab | Karas |
| 100.4 | Aroab | Karas |
| 102.1 | Eenhana | Ohangwena |
|---|---|---|
| 99.2 | Eenhana | Ohangwena |
| 92.7 | Eenhana | Ohangwena |
| 94.1 | Eenhana | Ohangwena |
| 89.6 | Eenhana | Ohangwena |
| 97.8 | Gam | Otjozondjupa |
| 99.7 | Gam | Ohangwena |
| 99.4 | Gobabis | Omaheke |
| 106.0 | Henties Bay | Erongo |
| 105.0 | Keetmanshoop | |
| 103.5 | Keetmanshoop | |
| 94.6 | Keetmanshoop | Karas |
| 103.8 | Koës | |
| 107.9 | Koës | |
| 104.0 | Klein Waterberg | Otjozondjupa |
| 87.9 | Mururani | Otjozondjupa |
| 91 | Mururani | Kavango West |
| 94.2 | Mururani | Otjozondjupa |
| 97.5 | Mururani | Otjozondjupa |
| 105.1 | Nkurenkuru | Kavango West |
| 89 | Nkurenkuru | Kavango West |
| 92.1 | Nkurenkuru | Kavango West |
| 95.3 | Nkurenkuru | Kavango West |
| 98.6 | Nkurenkuru | Kavango West |
| 104.1 | Okongo | Ohangwena |
| 107.5 | Okongo | Ohangwena |
| 88.3 | Omuthiya | Oshikoto |
| 94.6 | Omuthiya | Oshikoto |
| 97.9 | Omuthiya | Oshikoto |
| 101.4 | Omuthiya | Oshikoto |
| 105 | Omuthiya | Omusati |
| 88.3 | Onesi | |
| 94.6 | Onesi | |
| 97.9 | Onesi | |
| 101.4 | Onesi | |
| 105.0 | Onesi | |
| 94.3 | Opuwo | Kunene |
| 88.8 | Opuwo | Kunene |
| 96.0 | Opuwo | Kunene |
| 99.3 | Opuwo | |
| 102.2 | Otjinene | Omaheke |
| 105.8 | Otjinene | Omaheke |
| 96.5 | Otjinene | Omaheke |
| 99.8 | Otjinene | |
| 102.3 | Otjiwarongo | |
| 107.6 | Otjiwarongo | Otjozondjupa |
| 100.6 | Outapi | |
| 104.0 | Outapi | Omusati |
| 90.3 | Rehoboth | Hardap |
|---|---|---|
| 102.3 | Rehoboth | Hardap |
| 93.7 | Rundu | Kavango East |
| 96.9 | Rundu | Kavango East |
| 89.1 | Steinhausen | Omaheke |
| 92.2 | Steinhausen | Omaheke |
| 95.4 | Steinhausen | Omaheke |
| 98.7 | Steinhausen | Omaheke |
Interested parties that intend to use the radio frequencies listed above must apply to the Authority for a Spectrum License.
J. TRAUT ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 345
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 (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 -
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(1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
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(2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
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(3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; and
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(4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790.
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(5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852
J. TRAUT ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MUMWE TARIFF PACKAGES BY PARATUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
SKYFY PACKAGES
| NAME | CAPLIMIT | RESELLER | RETAIL |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKYFY | 15Mbps | N$ 1,023.00 | N$ 1,199.00 |
| SKYFY | 10Mbps | N$ 822.00 | N$ 1,199.00 |
Terms and conditions:
Prices are quoted in Namibian Dollars.
Bundles will be valid for 30 days only. The Use it or Lose it principle will apply.
Pricing is based on a 24 month contract and excludes 15% VAT.
Services are only available where Paratus have Network coverage.
Shaping and Fair Usage will apply.
All other Paratus Terms and Conditions will apply.
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 346
2020
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;
| Licensee | Type of Service license | Transferee and percentage of stock | Percentage of stock owned by Namibian citizens | Reasons for the proposed transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trustco Administrative Support Services (Pty) Ltd | Broadcasting Service Licence (Signal Distribution) | Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd 100% | Trustco Group Holdings (100% Namibian) | Internal group structure |
| Licensee | Type of license | Transferor | Transferee | Radio frequency or group of frequencies to be transferred | Description of geographic coverage area (s) | Service to be provided using frequencies transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trustco Administrative Support Services (Pty) Ltd | Spectrum use license | Trustco Administrative Support Services (Pty) Ltd | Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd | 103.3 MHz | Rossing Mountain | FM Broadcasting |
| Trustco Administrative Support Services (Pty) Ltd | Spectrum use license | Trustco Administrative Support Services (Pty) Ltd | Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd | 107.2 MHz | Rundu | FM Broadcasting |
| Trustco Administrative Support Services (Pty) Ltd | Spectrum use license | Trustco Administrative Support Services (Pty) Ltd | Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd | 105.6 MHz | Oshakati | FM Broadcasting |
| Trustco Administrative Support Services (Pty) Ltd | Spectrum use license | Trustco Administrative Support Services (Pty) Ltd | Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd | 104.9 MHz | Mariental | FM Broadcasting |
| Trustco Administrative Support Services (Pty) Ltd | Spectrum use license | Trustco Administrative Support Services (Pty) Ltd | Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd | 88.2 MHz | Keetmanshoop | FM Broadcasting |
| Trustco Administrative Support Services (Pty) Ltd | Spectrum use license | Trustco Administrative Support Services (Pty) Ltd | Trustco Mixed Marketing (Pty) Ltd | 105.9 MHz | Otjiwarongo | FM Broadcasting |
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: 0886550852.
J. TRAUT ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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