7875
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
N$10.40
WINDHOEK - 10 August 2022
No. 7875
CONTENTS
Page
| GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES | |
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| No. 384 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ...................................................................... | 2 |
| No. 385 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences ............................ | 3 |
| No. 386 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences .......................................................................................................................................... | 4 |
| No. 387 | Communication 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 fee and Procedures for Number Licences: Communications Act, 2009 .... | 10 |
| No. 388 | Communication 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 ............................................................................... | 11 |
| No. 389 | Communication 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 Fee and Procedures for Number Licences: Communications Act, 2009 ....................................................................................................................................................... | 12 |
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General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 384 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 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 -
- (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; and
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 385
2022
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 Tables below have submitted the following applications:
1. Application for Non-Profit ECS/ECNS License;
| Applicant; | Applicant's Citizenship; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian; | Category of Licence applied for; | Concise statement on Services intended to be provided; | Description of geographic coverage area(s); |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia Chapter Internet Society | Namibia | 100% | Non-Profit ECS/ECNS | Namibia Chapter Internet Society will install a wireless network in the Goreangab area to provide affordable Internet Services in that area. | Windhoek, Namibia |
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY PARATUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS (PTY) LTD:
COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
| Product | Reseller Rate | Retail Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Flex 10 | N$ 730.00 | N$ 800.00 |
| Flex 15 | N$ 900.00 | N$ 1,000.00 |
| Flex 20 | N$ 1,150.00 | N$ 1,300.00 |
Terms and conditions:
- a) Prices are quoted in Namibian Dollars.
- b) Pricing excludes VAT. Standard VAT rules apply for residential customers.
- c) Services are only available where Paratus has network coverage.
- d) Standard fair usage policies will apply. Available to customers on request.
- e) Standard shaping policy will apply.
- f) Line of sight survey required for Sky-Fi (Coverage map available through online sign-up).
- g) There is no data rollover on the LTE, and the data balance is reset after each monthly bill run.
- h) The current terms and conditions for Sky-Fi and Mobile LTE will apply.
- i) Other discounts such as pensioner's discounts do not apply to this offering.
- j) Products are available on twelve (12), Twenty-four (24) and Thirty-six (36) month contracts.
- k) All other Paratus terms and conditions will apply.
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
2. Application for a Broadcasting Service License;
| Applicant; | Applicant's Citizenship; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian; | Category of Licence applied for; | Concise statement on Services intended to be provided; | Description of geographic coverage area(s); |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia Press Agency | Namibia | 100% | Commercial Broad- casting service licence | Nampa TV will provide content that is relevant and fulfils the needs of their viewership profile. | Windhoek, Namibia |
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; and
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 386
2022
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 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 Applicants have submitted applications for the Amendment of their spectrum licenses:
| Party providing Signal Distribution | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic Cover- age Area | Windhoek Khomas Region | Windhoek Khomas Region | Gobabis Omaheke Region | Grootfontein Otjozondjupa Region | Karibib Erongo Region | Katima Mulilo Zambezi Region | Keetmanshoop Karas Region | Mariental Hardap Region |
| Grounds Amendment | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners |
| Proposed Amendment | Change from 87.8 MHz, at 500 watt to 87.8 MHz, at 1000 watt | Change from 96.7 MHz, at 500 watt to 96.7 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 106.0 MHz, at 500 watt to 106.0 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 88.9 MHz, at 1000 watt to 88.9 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 92.2 MHz, at 250 watt to 92.2 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 104.5 MHz, at 250 watt to 104.5 MHz, at 500 watt | Change from 92.4 MHz, at 500 watt to 92.4 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 91.8 MHz, at 250 watt to 91.8 MHz, at 990 watt |
| License to be Amended | Spectrum License | |||||||
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens | 75% | |||||||
| Applicant's place of incorpo- ration | Namibia | |||||||
| Applicant | Namibia Future Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd t/a Radio Wave |
| Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshakati Oshana Region | Rundu Kavango West Region | Swakopmund Erongo Region | Usakos Erongo Region | Windhoek Khomas Region | Gobabais Omaheke Region | Grootfontein Otjozondjupa Region | Karibib Erongo Region |
| Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Use transmitter programmed frequency and standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Use transmitter programmed frequency and standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Use transmitter programmed frequency and standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners |
| Change from 106.8 MHz, at 500 watt to 106.8 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 105.4 MHz, at 250 watt to 105.4 MHz, at 100 watt | Change from 91.1 MHz, at 1000 watt to 91.1 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 92.2 MHz, at 300 watt to 91.9 MHz, at 250 watt | Change from 103.5 MHz, at 990 watt to 103.5 MHz, at 1000 watt | Change from 92.9 MHz, at 990 watt to 95.6 MHz, at 1000 watt | Change from 95.2 MHz, at 100 watt to 92.0 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 94.6 MHz, at 250 watt to 94.6 MHz, at 990 watt |
| Spectrum License | |||||||
| 75% | |||||||
| Namibia | |||||||
| Namibia Future Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd t/a Nova |
| Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own Own | Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katima Mulilo Zambezi Region | Keetmanshoop Karas Region | Luderitz Karas Region | Mariental Karas Region | Omaruru Erongo Region Oshakati | Oshana Region Rundu Kavango West Region | Tsumeb Oshikoto Region | Swakopmund Erongo Region | Windhoek Khomas Region |
| Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners Standardize transmitter | power output to facilitate the use of combiners Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners |
| Change from 107.4 MHz, at 250 watt to 107.4 MHz, at 500 watt | Change from 95.6 MHz, at 100 watt to 95.6 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 93.7 MHz, at 250 watt to 93.7 MHz, at 100 watt | Change from 97.3 MHz, at 100 watt to 97.3 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 94.6 MHz, at 100 watt to 94.6 MHz, at 500 watt Change from 95.5 MHz, at | 500 watt to 95.5 MHz, at 990 watt Change from 92.7 MHz, at 30 watt to 92.7 MHz, at 100 watt | Change from 92.6 MHz, at 100 watt to 92.6 MHz, at 500 watt | Change from 94.3 MHz, at 500 watt to 95.1 MHz, at 990 watt and change of location of transmitter from Tamariskia to Rossing Mountain | Change from 102.9 MHz, at 100 watt to 102.9 MHz, at 1000 watt |
| Spectrum License | ||||||||
| 75% | ||||||||
| Namibia | ||||||||
| Namibia Future Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd t/a Fresh FM |
| Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grootfontein Otjozondjupa Region | Oshakati Oshana Region | Otjiwarongo Otjozindjupa Region | Swakopmund Erongo Region | Tsumeb Oshikoto Region | Walvis Bay Erongo Region | Windhoek Khomas Region | Gobabais Omaheke Region |
| Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output and location to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | To make use of a single transmitter for Swakop- mund and Walvisbay | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Use transmitter programmed frequency and standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners |
| Change from 91.3 MHz, at 100 watt to 91.3 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 90.1 MHz, at 100 watt to 90.1 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 87.8 MHz, at 100 watt to 87.8 MHz, at 500 watt | Change from 89.3 MHz, at 100 watt to 89.3 MHz, at 990 watt and change of location of transmitter from Tamariskia to Rossing Mountain | Change from 91.4 MHz, at 100 watt to 91.4 MHz, at 500 watt | Change from 104.1 MHz, at 100 watt to 89.3 MHz, at 100 watt | Change from 100.9 MHz, at 100 watt to 100.9 MHz, at 1000 watt | Change from 92.1 MHz, at 100 watt to 107.5 MHz, at 990 watt |
| Spectrum License | Spectrum License | ||||||
| 75% | 75% | ||||||
| Namibia | Namibia | ||||||
| Namibia Future Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd t/a Omulunga | Namibia Future Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd t/a Omulunga |
| Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own | Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grootfontein Otjozondjupa Region | Keetmanshoop Karas Region | Mariental Hardap Region | Omuthiya Oshikoto Region | Oshakati Oshana Region | Otjiwarongo Otjozondjupa Region | Swakopmund Erongo Region | Tsumeb Oshikoto Region |
| Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Use transmitter programmed frequency and standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output and location to facilitate the use of combiners | Standardize transmitter power output to facilitate the use of combiners |
| Change from 92.0 MHz, at 100 watt to 92.0 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 106.0 MHz, at 100 watt to 106.0 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 95.0 MHz, at 100 watt to 95.0 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 92.0 MHz, at 100 watt to 92.3 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 102.3 MHz, at 100 watt to 102.3 MHz, at 990 watt | Change from 89.2 MHz, at 100 watt to 89.2 MHz, at 500 watt | Change from 104.7 MHz, at 100 watt to 105.5 MHz, at 990 watt and change of location of transmitter from Tamariskia to Rossing Mountain | Change from 89.5 MHz, at 100 watt to 89.5 MHz, at 500 watt |
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; and
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 387
2022
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, herewith gives notice that the persons referred to in table below, submitted an application for Number Licence to the Authority:
| Appli- cant's Name; | Applicants' Citizenship or place of incorpo- ration; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens; | Number Category; | FreeFone numbers applied for; | FreeFone to be consid- ered for as- signment; | Descrip- tion of geo- graphic area(s); | Service to be provided using number applied for; |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Namibia | 100% | FreeFone | 0800131300 0800911911 | 0800131300 0800911911 | National | FreeFone |
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; and
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 388
2022
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 of the following applications:
1. Application for Spectrum Licence;
| Appli- cant's Name; | Appli- cant's place of incorpo- ration; | Percent- age of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens; | Type of service license | List of radio frequen- cies applied for; | List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority; | Description of geographic coverage areas; | Service to be provided using frequency applied for; |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylo Techno- logy Invest- ments CC | Namibia | 100% | Spec- trum Use License | 10.15- 10.3/10.5- 10.65 GHz | Channel 1: 10252/10602 MHz BW= 28 MHz Channel 2: 10280/10630 MHz BW= 28 MHz | National | FIXED |
| Meta- galaxy Space Science and Techno- logy CC | Namibia | 100% | Spec- trum License | 7145- 8400 MHz | Downlink 8026-8066 MHz Bandwidth (40 MHz) | National | SPACE RE- SEARCH Earth Station |
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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; and
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 389
2022
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, herewith gives notice that the persons referred to in table below, submitted an application for Number Licence to the Authority:
| Applicant's Name; | Applicants' place of incorpo- ration; | Per- centage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens; | Number Cate- gory; | Short code number applied for; | Short code to be considered for assignment; | De- scrip- tion of geo- graphic area(s); | Service to be pro- vided using number applied for; |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Telecommu- nications Limited | Namibia | 100% | Short code | 91555 92555 93555 94555 95555 | 91555 92555 93555 94555 95555 | National | Short codes |
| Paratus Telecommu- nications (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 100% | Free- Fone | 0800237422 | 0800237422 | National | Free- Fone |
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; and
- (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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