7558
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
N$6.00
WINDHOEK - 22 June 2021
No. 7558
CONTENTS
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| GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES |
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| No. 232 | 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 ................................................................................................... | 2 |
| No. 233 | 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 ................................................... | 2 |
| No. 234 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 32(1) 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. 235 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: 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 ................................................... | 4 |
| No. 236 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences .................................................................................................................................................. | 5 |
| No. 237 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: 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 ................................................... | 6 |
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No. 232
2021
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 Telecommunications Service Licence
- a) The Authority resolved to award IR Telecom Systems and Services CC a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS and ECNS).
The decision is effective from date of this Notice.
The full reasons for the decision 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 ninety (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. 233
2021
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 a Spectrum License to Gospel Mission Ministries as set out below:
| Description of geographic coverage areas | Description of geographic coverage areas | Description of geographic coverage areas | Radio frequencies assigned | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | Town | Radio frequencies assigned | output power |
| \ Karas | Keetmanshop | Keetmanshop | 105.0 MHz | 500W |
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
The decision is effective from date of this Notice.
The full reasons for the decision 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 ninety (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. 234
2021
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 32(1) 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 32(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 (Amended) as published in Government Gazette No. 5983, General Notice No. 97 dated 1 April 2016, hereby gives notice of the following decision:
1. Application for the Designation of Short Codes as Emergency Numbers
- a) The Authority resolved to approve the designation of short code 912 as an emergency number for ambulance services of Westair Aviation t/a Medical Rescue Africa .
- b) The Authority resolved to decline the designation of short code 1109 as an emergency number for the provision of neighbourhood watch activities by Zelda English .
- c) The Authority resolved to decline the designation of short code 903 or 144 as emergency numbers for the provision of services by St Ephraim Investment CC .
- d) The Authority resolved to decline the designation of short code 987 as an emergency number for the provision of services by Okahandja Paramedic Services .
The full reasons for the decisions can be requested from the Authority. Further, 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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No. 235
2021
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 Applicants submitted applications for Spectrum Licenses:
| Applicant | Applicant's citizenship or place of incorpora- tion | Percentage of Stock owned by Namib- ian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies applied for | List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies being considered for assignment | Descrip- tion of geographic coverage areas | Service to be provided using fre- quency applied for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Beers Marine Namibia (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | Tx/Rx: 5925-6425 MHz | CH 4: 6034.155/6286.195 MHz BW=29.65 MHz CH 5: 6063.805/6315.845 MHz BW=29.65 MHz | Applicant's exclusive mining area only | FIXED |
| Metagal- axy Space Science and Technology CC | Namibia | 100% | 2025-2300 MHz | Uplink 2026-2066 MHz Bandwidth (40 MHz) | Otjozondju- pa Region | SPACE RESEARCH (Earth-to- space) (space- to-space) 5.392 |
| Metagal- axy Space Science and Technology CC | Namibia | 100% | 7145-8400 MHz | Uplink 7146-7186 MHz Bandwidth (40 MHz) | Otjozondju- pa Region | SPACE RESEARCH (deep space) (Earth-to- space) 5.458 5.459 |
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 by -
- a) Hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
- b) Post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- c) Electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
- d) Facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or
- e) Fax to e-mail to: 088642748.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 236
2021
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 Regulation 9 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, herewith gives notice that the Applicants referred to in the table below, submitted applications for renewal of their Broadcasting Service Licences to the Authority:
1. Application for Renewal of a Community Broadcasting Service Licence
| Applicants Name; | Applicant's place of incorporation; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens; | Category of Broadcasting service licence; | Provision of signal distribution; | Proof of Application fees paid up to date submitted? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shalom Messenger Ministries | Namibian | 100% | Community Broadcasting Service | Own | Yes |
2. Application for renewal of a Commercial Broadcasting Service Licence
| Applicants Name; | Applicant's place of incorpo- ration; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens; | Category of Broadcasting service licence; | Provision of signal distribu- tion; | Proof of Ap- plication fees paid up to date submitted? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trustco Mixed Marketing | Namibian | 100% | Commercial Broadcasting Service | Own | Yes |
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, 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; or
- (5) By fax to e-mail to: 088642748.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 237
2021
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 application for radio frequency spectrum was submitted:
| Appli- cant's Name | Appli- cant's place of incorpo- ration; | Percent- age of Stock owned by Namib- ian Citi- zens; | List of radio Frequen- cies or group of frequen- cies ap- plied for | List of radio Frequen- cies being consid- ered for assign- ment by the Author- ity; | Maxi- mum Output power; | Geo- graphic coverage areas; | Service to be provided using fre- quencies applied for; | Party pro- viding Signal Distribu- tion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel Mission Ministries t/a Kairos Radio | Namibia | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 103.8 MHz | 100W | Koes | FM Broad- casting | Own |
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 of/ 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.