8053
No. 117
2023
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 53 (7) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 (ACT NO. 8 OF 2009) READ WITH THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 53(1) of the Communications Act read with regulation 8 of the 'Regulations Regarding the Submission of
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
N$8.00
GENERAL NOTICES
| No. 117 | Communication 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 ..................................................................................................................................................... | 1 |
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| No. 118 | 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: Communications Act, 2009 ................................................................................................... | 2 |
| No. 119 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences ............................ | 3 |
| No. 120 | 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 ................................................................................................................................................. | 3 |
| No. 121 | Communication 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 ............................................................................... | 4 |
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General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
WINDHOEK - 23 March 2023
CONTENTS
No. 8053
Page Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs', in Government Gazette No. 4714, General Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that it has approved:
- Oranjemund OMDIs Speedlink tariffs as submitted by Telecom Namibia Limited which come into force and effect on 27 February 2023 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette ;
- Taamba Data Bundles Advance tariffs as submitted by Mobile Telecommunications Limited which come into force and effect on 10 February 2023 , 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.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 118
2023
NOTICE IN TERMS 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 6(1) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses, published as General Notice No. 104, in Government Gazette No. 6888, on 29 April 2019, hereby give notice that the spectrum blocks of the radio frequency spectrum band specified in Table 1 below will be assigned on a competitive basis by means of a spectrum auction.
Table 1.
| Radio Frequency Spectrum Band | Spectrum Blocks | Services | Geographical Coverage Area |
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| 703-788 MHz | LotA : 703-723 MHz paired with 758-778 MHz | MOBILE (IMT) | National |
| 703 - 788 MHz And 791 - 862 MHz | Lot B : 723-733 MHz paired with 778-788 MHz and 791-801 MHz paired with 832-842 MHz | MOBILE (IMT) | National |
| 791 - 862 MHz | Lot C :801-821 MHz paired with 842-862 MHz | MOBILE (IMT) | National |
The Request to Bid document may be obtained from the Authority.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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No. 119
2023
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 7 and 11 of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licenses, published in Government Gazette No. 4785, as General Notice No. 272, on 29 August 2011, herewith gives notice of applications for the transfer of licences and transfer of control of licences.
| Licensee and transferor | Category of service licence to be transferred. | Percentage of stock to be transferred. | Licensee and transferee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninety-Nine FM (Pty) Ltd | Commercial Broadcasting Service Licence | 100% | Namibia Future Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
| One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd | Commercial Broadcasting Service Licence | 100% | 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 Licensee may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from the date of notification 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 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; 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. 120
2023
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 14 of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses, published in Government Gazette No. 6888, as General Notice No. 104, on 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice of applications for the transfer of spectrum licences.
| Licensee and transferor | Spectrum licences to be transferred. | Services to be provided. | Licensee and transferee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninety-Nine FM (Pty) Ltd | 98.8 MHz - Otjiwarongo 99.8 MHz - Walvis Bay 99.8 MHz - Swakopmund 99.1 MHz - Windhoek 101.7 MHz - Tsumeb 104.5 MHz - Oshakati | BROADCASTING | 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 Licensee may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from the date of notification 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 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; 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. 121
2023
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 applied for a Spectrum License:
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Telecom- muni- cations Limited | Namibia | 100% | Tx/Rx: 3600-3900 MHz (TDD) | 3810 - 3850 MHz BW=40 MHz 3850 - 3890 MHz BW=40 MHz | Windhoek, Walvis Bay and Swakopmund | FIXED |
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 -
- (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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