7697
GENERAL NOTICES
| No. 686 | 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 .................................... | 1 |
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| No. 687 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences ............................ | 2 |
| No. 688 | 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. 689 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Section 53(7) of the Communications Act, 2009 read with the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs .......................................................................................................................... | 5 |
General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 686
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 spectrum license was submitted:
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
N$8.00
WINDHOEK - 3 December 2021
No. 7697
CONTENTS
Page 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 .
| Applicant | Applicant's place of incorpo- ration | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens | List of radio Frequencies or group of frequencies applied for | List of radio Frequencies or group of frequencies being considered for assignment | Geographic coverage areas | Service to be provided using frequencies applied for | License Fees Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namdeb Diamond Corperation (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 50% | UL: 1610-1675 MHz DL: 1518-1559 MHz | UL: 1626.5- 1660.5 MHz BW= 34 MHz DL: 1525-1559 MHz BW= 34 MHz | National | MOBILE - SATELLITE | No |
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.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 687
2021
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 Licence, published as General Notice No. 272, in Government Gazette No. 4785, on 29 August 2011 (as amended), hereby gives notice that the Applicants referred to in the Table below have submitted the following applications:
1. Application for a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS and ECNS)
| Applicant | Applicant's Citizenship or place of incorpo- ration | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens | Category of Class Telecommu- nications service intended to be provided | Does applicant intend to use spectrum in the provision of services? | Concise statement on Services intended to be provided | Description of geographic coverage area(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainmast Electro- nics CC | Namibia | 51% | Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service License (ECS and ECNS) | Yes | To provide marine VSAT Ku Band connectivity services | Republic of Namibia |
2. Application for renewal of a Broadcasting Service Licence
| Applicant | Applicant's place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens | Category of Broadcasting service license | Provision of signal distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Sun Media Trust t/a Kharas FM | Namibia | 100% | Community Broadcasting Service License | Own |
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of these notices 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. 688
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 a spectrum licence:
| Applicant | Applicant's place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned 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 by the Authority and power output limit | Description of geographic coverage areas | Service to be provided using frequency applied for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainmast Electronics CC | Namibia | 51% | Downlink 10.7-11.7 GHz Uplink 13.75-14.8 GHz | Downlink (Center) 12685 MHz Bandwidth (1 MHz) Uplink (Center) 14144 MHz Bandwidth (1 MHz) | National | FIXED SATELLITE |
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
__________________
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 689
2021
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 53(7) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 READ WITH THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms Section 53(1) and (7) of the Communications Act read with regulation 8 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 it has approved:
- Supersonic tariffs as submitted by MTN Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd t/a MTN, which came into force and effect on 30 September 2021, notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette;
Please note that the full tariff submission and reasons for approval can be obtained from the Authority.
H. M. GAOMAB II CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA