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NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATION FOR, AND AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION OF SPECTRUM LICENSES
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 submitted the following applications:
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
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GENERAL NOTICES
| No. 629 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses ................................................................................................................................. |
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| No. 630 | 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 ....................................................................................................................................................... |
| No. 631 | Communication 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 .................................................................................................................... |
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General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
WINDHOEK - 10 November 2022
CONTENTS
- Application for Spectrum Licenses
| Party providing Signal Distribution | Own | Own | Own | Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service to be provided using frequencies applied for | BROADCASTING | BROADCASTING | BROADCASTING | BROADCASTING |
| Geographic coverage areas | Oshakati, Oshana Region | Rundu, Kavango East Region | Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region | Rossing Mountain, Erongo Region |
| Maximum Output power | 1000W | 500W | 100W | 1000W |
| Radio frequency being considered for assignment by the Authority | 105.6 MHz | 107.2 MHz | 105.9 MHz | 103.3 MHz |
| Group of radio Frequencies applied for | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 87.5 - 108 MHz |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Applicant's place of incorporation | Namibia | Namibia | Namibia | Namibia |
| Applicant | The Free Press of Namibia (Pty) Ltd t/a Desert Radio | The Free Press of Namibia (Pty) Ltd t/a Desert Radio | The Free Press of Namibia (Pty) Ltd t/a Desert Radio | The Free Press of Namibia (Pty) Ltd t/a Desert Radio |
Application for amendment of Spectrum Licenses
| Service to be provided using frequencies applied for | BROADCASTING | BROADCASTING |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic coverage areas | Rundu and surrounding areas | Gobabis and Surrounding areas |
| Reason for Proposed amendments | Consolidation of all sites in Rundu to NBC tower for ease of maintenance, Transmission, and equipment usage | Consolidation of all sites in Gobabis to NBC tower for ease of maintenance, Transmission, and equipment usage |
| Proposed Amendments | Relocation of transmitters from Nordgren's school to the NBC tower in Rundu | Relocation of transmitters from Gobabis water tower to the NBC tower in Gobabis |
| Spectrum Licenses to be amended | 99.2 MHz (Omulunga Radio) 92.7 MHz (Nova) 102.7 MHz (Fresh FM) | 92.1 MHz (Omulunga Radio) 92.9 MHz (Nova) 106 MHz Radio Wave |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens | 75% | 75% |
| Applicant's place of incorporation | Namibia | Namibia |
| Applicant | Namibia Future Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd | Namibia Future Media Holdings (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 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 -
- (a) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (b) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, 9000; and
- (c) 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. 630
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: 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 01 April 2016, herewith gives notice that the Applicant referred to in the table below submitted an application for Number Licences to the Authority:
| Applicant | Applicant's place of incorpo- ration | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | Number Category | Short code number applied for | Short code consi- dered for assign- ment | Descrip- tion of geo- graphic area | Service to be provided using number applied for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Tele- communi- cations Limited | Namibian | 100% | Short code | 99999 95999 | 99999 95999 | National | Short codes |
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 -
- (a) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (b) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, 9000; and
- (c) 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. 631
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 published as General Notice No. 97, in Government Gazette No. 5983, on 1 April 2016, hereby gives notice of the following decision:
1. Applications for Number Licenses
- a) The Authority awarded of the following number licences to Mobile Telecommunications Limited.
| Licensee | Number Category | Short Codes assigned | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Telecommunications Limited | Short Code | 91555 92555 93555 94555 95555 | National | Electronic Communications |
- b) The Authority awarded of the following number licences to Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd.
- c) The Authority awarded of the following number licences to Telecom Namibia Limited.
| Licensee | Leading Digit | Number Category | Number awarded | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd | 80 | FreeFone | 0800237422 | National | FreeFone |
| Licensee | Leading Digit | Number Category | Numbers awarded | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Namibia Limited | 80 | FreeFone | 0800131300 0800911911 | National | FreeFone |
The above decisions are effective from the 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 90 days from the date of this notice.