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7408

N$6.60

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE​

OF THE​

REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA​

WINDHOEK - 7 December 2020

CONTENTS​

No. 7408

Page

GENERAL NOTICESGENERAL NOTICESGENERAL NOTICES
No. 487Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ......................................................................2
No. 488Communications 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 Fees and Procedures for Number Licences: Communications Act, 2009 ........................................................................................................................................................3
No. 489Communications 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 Fees and Procedures for Number Licences: Communications Act, 2009 .......................................................................................................................................................4
No. 490Communications 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. 491Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences .................................................................................................................................................7
No. 492Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ......................................................................8
No. 493Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences .................................................................................................................................................9
No. 494Communications 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 Fees and Procedures Number Licences: Communications Act, 200910

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No. 487

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, General Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that MWireless (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 .

MWireless (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.

J. TRAUT ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

General Notices​

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

No. 488

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 FEES AND PROCEDURES FOR NUMBER LICENCES: COMMUNICATIONS 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, herewith gives notice that the Applicants referred to in the table below, submitted applications to the Authority:

SCHEDULE 1​

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY MWIRELESS (PTY) LTD COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009​

The following are the proposed tariffs as submitted by MWireless:

Product NameUpload Speed (Kbps)Download Speed (Kbps)Data Volume/ CapRetail PricePromo Price (90 Days)Contention Ratio
Jola Epic 1025601536010 GBN$ 499.00N$ 449.0010:01
Jola Epic 2525601536025 GBN$ 849.00N$ 799.0010:01
Jola Epic 5025601536050 GBN$ 1,249.00N$ 1,199.0010:01
Jola Epic 7525601536075 GBN$ 1,749.00N$ 1,699.0010:01
Jola Epic 100256015360100 GBN$ 2,049.00N$ 1,999.0010:01

Top Up Options

Product PriceData VolumeRetail Price
1 GB Top Up1 GBN$ 200.00
3 GB Top Up3 GBN$ 300.00
5 GB Top Up5 GBN$ 420.00
10 GB Top Up10 GBN$ 600.00
20 GB Top Up20 GBN$ 900.00

· All pricing excludes VAT​

Non Recurring Recoupment ChargesNon Recurring Recoupment Charges
Jola EquipmentN$ 10,500.00
Wireless RouterN$ 899.00
Installation FeeN$ 1750.00
Travel ChargesN$ 5.50 p/km

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​

a) Applications for Number License​

ApplicantApplicants' place of incorpora- tionPercentage of Stock owned by Namibian Companies controlled by Namib- ian CitizensNumber CategoryShort code number ap- plied forShort code to be con- sidered for assignmentDescrip- tion of geographic areasService to be provided using num- ber applied for
Mobile Telecom- munications LimitedNamibian100%Short code90102 90111 9011290102 90111 90112NationalShort codes
Telecom Namibia LimitedNamibian100%FreeFone08004333000800433300NationalFreeFone

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.

J. TRAUT ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

No. 489

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: 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 Applicant referred to in the table below, submitted an application to the Authority:

a) Application for withdrawal of number licenses​

ApplicantAppli- cants' Citizen- ship or place of incorpora- tionPercent- age of Stock owned by Namibian CitizensNumber CategoryShort codes numbers applied to be with- drawalReasons for the proposed with- drawalsDescrip- tion of geographic area(s)Date on which Applicant intends to permanently discontinue using the numbers
Telecom Namibia LimitedNamibian100%Short Codes931Applicant no longer intends to make use of the assigned short codesNational28 December 2020

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.

J. TRAUT ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

No. 490

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 regulations 2(1)(c) and 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.

a) T-DAB​

ItemFrequency (MHz)ChannelAllotment Name Region
1220.35211CKhomas
2227.36012CKhomas
3220.35211CCaprivi
4227.36012CCaprivi
5216.92811AHardap
6223.93612AHardap
7216.92811AOtjozondjupa
8223.93612AOtjozondjupa
9220.35211CKunene
10227.36012CKunene
11218.64011BKaras
12225.64812BKaras
13218.64011BErongo
14225.64812BErongo
15222.06411DOmaheke
16229.07212DOmaheke
17218.64011BOshikoto, Oshana, Ohangwena, Omusati
18225.64812BOshikoto, Oshana, Ohangwena, Omusati
19222.06411DKavango (East &West)
20229.07212DKavango (East &West)
21215.07210DNational

b) DRM30​

ItemFrequency (kHz)Transmitter NameAllotment Name Region
1594TsumebOshikoto
2675MarientalHardap
3747RunduKavango West
4882OpuwoKunene
5963OtjiwarongoOtjozondjupa
61224KeetmanshoopKaras
71260WindhoekKhomas
81386LuderitzKaras
91467KarasburgKaras
101494OranjemundKaras
111368SesfonteinKunene
121305OshakatiOshana
131422KalkfeldOtjozondjupa
141269BukaloCaprivi
151512NkurenkuruKavango West
161602WitvleiOmaheke
171035DivunduKavango East
181550KriessHardap

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.

Applications must be made to the Authority and delivered -

  • a) by hand to the head office of CRAN, Communications House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
  • b) by post to CRAN, Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, Namibia;
  • c) by electronic mail to CRAN email address: legal@cran.na;

JOCHEN TRAUT ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

No. 491

2020

NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES​

Licensee (Transferee)Type of Service LicenseTransferee and percentage of stockPercentage of Stock owned by Namibian citizens or Namibian companies in transferor;Reasons for the proposed transfer;
Misty Bay Investments One Hundred and Forty CCClass Comprehensive (ECS &ECNS)Leslie Bosman (50%) Jacques Pieter Serfontein (50%)Cathral Investments Ninety Six (Pty) Ltd (100%) Leslie Bosman (16%) Jacques Pieter Serfontein (16%) Jacob Johannes Nel (16%) Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd (52%)The proposed transaction will result in a wider customer base in the coastal area. The transaction further would allow Misty Bay access to capital required to expand its infrastructure deployment, thus allowing it to render a better service to its clients and expand its footprint.

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.

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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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

No. 492

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, General Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Excellent Communication (Pty) Ltd (XCOM) 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 .

Excellent Communication (Pty) Ltd (XCOM) 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.

J. TRAUT ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER​

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

SCHEDULE 1​

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED INTERNET PACKAGES​

BY XCOM,​

COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009​

MbpsContentionNameCAPLimitN$ P/M (Incl VAT)
51 to 3Home Extreme Connect 5UNCAPPED599.00
101 to 3Home Extreme Connect 10UNCAPPED999.00
5Dedicated 1 to 1Business Extreme Connect 5UNCAPPED899.00
10Dedicated 1 to 1Business Extreme Connect 10UNCAPPED1,399.00
20Dedicated 1 to 1Pro Extreme Connect 20UNCAPPED2,659.00
50Dedicated 1 to 1Pro Extreme Connect 50UNCAPPED6,299.00
75Dedicated 1 to 1Pro Extreme Connect 75UNCAPPED8,919.00
100Dedicated 1 to 1Pro Extreme Connect 100UNCAPPED11,199.00
200Dedicated 1 to 1Pro Extreme Connect 200UNCAPPED20,989.00
300Dedicated 1 to 1Pro Extreme Connect 300UNCAPPED29,379.00
  • Installation: N$ 1 500 (Incl VAT)

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

No. 493

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 (Transferee)Type of Service LicenseTransferee and per- centage of stockPercentage of Stock owned by Namibian citizens or Namib- ian companies in transferorReasons for the proposed transfer
99 FM (Pty) LtdCommercial Broadcasting Licence Spectrum Use LicenceChristian Magdalena Greeff, (100%)TribeFire Studios Investments (Pty) Ltd (100%)The change is to facilitate business restructuring.

Frequencies for 99 fm​

Site/TownFrequency (MHz)
Swakopmund/Henties Bay Namwater Tower99.8
Windhoek99.1
Otjwarongo/Water Tower98.8
Oshakati/Telecom Tower104.5
Walvisbay/Telcom tower99.8
Tsumeb/Tsumeb Mine Tower101.7

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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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

No. 494

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: COMMUNICATIONS 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 Loc8 Mobile CC has submitted applications for Number Licences as per the tables below:

Applicant's Name;Appli- cant's Citizenship or place of incorpora- tion;Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namib- ian Citizens;Number Category;Number of Blocks con- sidered to be awarded by the Author- ity;Descrip- tion of geographic coverage area (s);Service to be provided using numbers ap- plied for;
Loc8 Mobile CCNamibia100%M2M(89000100000 - 89000199999)1 block (100,000 numbers)NationalMachine To Machine
Loc8 Mobile CCNamibia100%Electronic Communications (822000000 - 822999999)1 block (100,000 numbers)NationalElectronic Communications

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.

J. TRAUT ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

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