7849
N$8.00
No. 323
2022
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,
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
WINDHOEK - 11 July 2022
CONTENTS
No. 7849
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| GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES |
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| No. 323 | 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 ................................................................................................... | 1 |
| No. 324 | 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. 325 | 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. 326 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ...................................................................... | 4 |
| No. 327 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 12 of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 ............................................................................... | 5 |
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General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
published in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
1. Telecommunications Service Licences
- a) The Authority resolved to award United Africa Group (Pty) Ltd a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service License (ECNS and ECS).
- b) The Authority resolved to extend the period within which to provide telecommunications services for a period of twenty-four (24) months from 19 April 2022 to 18 April 2024, in respect of the Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service License (ECNS and ECS) awarded to Ongos Connect (Pty) Ltd . Further, Ongos Connect (Pty) Ltd, must submit progress reports every six (6) months to enable the Authority to monitor progress towards commencement of commercial services.
2. Broadcasting Service Licences
- a) The Authority resolved to renew the Commercial Broadcasting Service Licence awarded to Cosmos Digital Media (Pty) Ltd for a period of five (5) years.
- b) The Authority resolved to renew the Commercial Broadcasting Service Licence awarded to Ninety-Nine (Pty) Ltd for a period of five (5) years.
- c) The Authority noted that the Community Broadcasting Service Licence awarded to Katutura Community Radio Trust automatically lapsed on the 23 November 2021.
- d) The Authority resolved to renew the Commercial Broadcasting Service Licence awarded to Namibia Future Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd for a period of five (5) years.
The above decisions are effective from the 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. 324
2022
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. Spectrum Licences
- a) The Authority resolved to approve the relocation of Cosmos Digital Namibia (Pty) Ltd's transmitter site from Grootfontein water tower to the Signalberg tower as set out in the table below:
- b) The Authority resolved the following with respect to applications for amendment of the Spectrum Licenses of Multichoice Namibia (Pty) Ltd:
- (i) Approve the amendment of the site relocation from Arendsnes to the Namibia Post and Telecom Holding's tower in Rundu;
- (ii) Approve the amendment of the site relocation from Rossing mountain transmitter to Tamariskia for provisioning of digital terrestrial television broadcasting services; and
- (iii) Decline the power output amendment from 1000W to 2000W for Rundu site. Further, this decision must not affect the coverage provided to existing customers.
| Description of geographic coverage area | Description of geographic coverage area | Description of geographic coverage area | Radio frequencies | Maximum Power Output | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | District | Town | Radio frequencies | Maximum Power Output | Service to be provided |
| Otjozondjupa | Grootfontein | Signalberg | 89.2 MHz | 100W | BROADCASTING |
The above decisions are effective from the 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. 325
2022
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 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 and Public Services Numbers
- a) The Authority resolved to resolved to approve the designation of the short codes as set out in the table below as emergency numbers:
| Applicant | Service Providers | Short Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Med Care Medical Rescue Services CC | 90024 |
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Three Sixty Emergency Services CC | 922 |
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Okahandja Paramedical Services CC | 987 |
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. 326
2022
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 Witel Service Provider (Pty) Ltd (Witel) 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 .
Witel 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 fax to e-mail to 0886550852.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY WITEL SERVICE PROVIDER (PTY) LTD: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The following are the proposed tariffs as submitted by Witel Service Provider (Pty) Ltd:
| Product Name | Download Mbps | Upload Mbps | Price per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIAUnprotected | 2 | 2 | N$ 1,200.00 |
| DIAUnprotected | 5 | 5 | N$ 3,000.00 |
| DIAUnprotected | 10 | 10 | N$ 6,000.00 |
| DIAUnprotected | 20 | 20 | N$ 12,000.00 |
| Product Name | Download Mbps | Upload Mbps | Price per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIAprotected | 2 | 2 | N$ 1,600.00 |
| DIAprotected | 5 | 5 | N$ 4,000.00 |
| DIAprotected | 10 | 10 | N$ 8,000.00 |
| DIAprotected | 20 | 20 | N$ 16,000.00 |
- Pricing excluding VAT
- Once off installation fee - N$ 3,500.00
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
No. 327
2022
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 12 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 12(2) 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 Applicant has submitted applications for the following spectrum licenses:
| Party providing Signal Distri- bution; Own | Own | Own | Own |
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| Service to be provided ; | BROAD- CASTING | BROAD- CASTING | |
| Maximum Output power& Coordi- nates; 4500W | 4500W | 2000W | 2000W |
| Multiplex Number; 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Frequencies being considered for assignment; 498 MHz | 562 MHz | 594 MHz | 690 MHz |
| List of radio Frequencies or group of frequencies applied for; 470-694 MHz | 470-694 MHz | 470-694 MHz | 470-694 MHz |
| Coordinates; 22°31'55.74'S, | 17°4'9.084'E | 22°57'27.39'S, | 14°31'31.27'E |
| Region; Khomas | Region | Erongo | Region |
| Site Name; Hosiana, | Windhoek | Halley, | Walvis Bay |
| Percentage of Stock owned Namibian Citizens; 51% | |||
| Applicant's place of incorpo- ration; | Namibia | Namibia | Namibia |
| Applicant; | Multi- choice Namibia (Pty) Ltd | Multi- choice Namibia (Pty) Ltd | Multi- choice Namibia (Pty) Ltd |
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 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; and
- (4) by fax to e-mail to 0886550852.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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