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8227

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE​

OF THE​

REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA​

N$14.40

WINDHOEK - 2 October 2023

No. 8227

CONTENTS​

Page

GENERALNOTICESGENERALNOTICESGENERALNOTICES
No. 620Communications 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. 621Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences.....2
No. 622Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of regulation 19(1) of theRegulations regarding Licensing Procedure for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences: Communications Act, 2009................................................................................................................................................4
No. 623Communications 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 ..........................................................................................................................4
No. 624Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs .......................................................................5
No. 625Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of regulation 4(1) of the Regulation prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal,Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses:Communications Act, 2009.................................................................................6
No. 626Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal,Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses..................................................................................................................................12
No. 627Communications 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 Fees and Procedures for Number Licences: Communications Act, 2009 .......................................................................................................................................................14

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No. 620

2023

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 in Government Gazette No. 6888, as General Notice No. 104, on 29 April 2019, hereby gives notice of the following decision:

The Authority resolved to withdraw spectrum license awarded to Namibian Broadcasting Corporation with effect from 30 June 2023 as set out in the Table below:

LicenseeRadio frequencies withdrawnGeographical coverage areasServices provided
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation762 MHzGibeonBROADCASTING
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation786 MHzShamvuraBROADCASTING
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation754 MHzAndaraBROADCASTING
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation730 MHzNkurenkuruBROADCASTING

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 publication of this notice in the Gazette .

T. K. MUFETI CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

No. 621

2023

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 in Government Gazette No. 6888, General Notice No. 104, on 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the following Applicant have submitted applications for amendment of Spectrum Licenses:

General Notices​

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

ApplicantApplicant's place of incorpo- rationPercentage of Stock owned by Namibian CitizensGround for AmendmentGeographic coverage areaCurrent frequency assignedNew frequency to be assignedService to be provided
Drillship Kithira Owners IncNamibia0%Amendment of frequency and increase channel bandwidthNamibiaDownlink (Center) 3875.7050 MHz Bandwidth (2.8 MHz) Uplink (Center) 6110.350 MHz Bandwidth (16.4 MHz)Downlink (Center) 3850.750 MHz Bandwidth (42 MHz) Uplink (Center) 6075.750 MHz Bandwidth (5.4 MHz)FIXED- SATEL LITE
Shipi FMNamibia100%Conformity to new Channeling Plan and to avoid interferencesAmwaanda Omusati Region91.1 MHz 100W104.7 MHz 100WBROAD CASTING

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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No. 622

2023

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 of regulation 19(1) of the Regulations regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences, published in Government Gazette No. 4785, as General Notice No. 272, on 29 August 2011 (as amended), hereby gives notice of the following decisions:

1. Telecommunications Service Licence​

  • (a) The Authority resolved to grant Lightstruck Operating Company (Pty) Ltd an extension of twenty-four (24) months from date of this Notice within which to offer commercial network facilities services.

2. Broadcasting Service Licence​

  • (a) The Authority noted that the Community Broadcasting Service License awarded to Omaheke Community Radio lapsed on 22 October 2022.

The full reasons for decision 1(a) 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 publication of this notice in the Gazette.

T. K. MUFETI CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

No. 623

2023

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 of section 53(1) of the Communications Act read with regulation 8 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 it has approved:

Enhanced Postpaid Voice Plans tariffs as submitted by Mobile Telecommunications Limited which come into force and effect on 14 September 2023 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette .

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

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. 624 2023​

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 Mobile Telecommunications Limited 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 .

Mobile Telecommunications Limited 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​

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No. 625

2023

NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(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 4(1) of the Regulations prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses, published in Government Gazette No. 6888, General Notice No. 104, on 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the following analogue FM radio broadcasting frequencies are available for applications to be considered and conferred on a first-come-first-served basis.

Geographic Coverage AreaFrequency (MHz)Region
Aminuis94.8Omaheke
Aminuis96.4Omaheke
Aminuis102.5Omaheke
Aminuis103.7Omaheke
Andara89.3Kavango East
Andara88.5Kavango East
Andara98.1Kavango East
Aranos88.4Hardap
Aranos90.0Hardap
Aroab90.3//Kharas
Aroab97.7//Kharas
Aroab99.7//Kharas
Aroab101.2//Kharas

SCHEDULE 1​

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFF BY MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009​

CloudPBX Amendment:​

PackagesNew SubscriptionFree MinutesInstallationMinimum No of users
MTCCirrus BasicN$ 90.00100N$ 600.001
1MTC Cirrus AdvancedN$ 110.00150N$ 600.002
MTCCirrus ProfessionalN$ 130.00250N$ 6000.005

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​

89.3Aus
Aus90.9
Aus91.7
Aus93.3
Bethanie88.9
Bethanie93.6
Buitepost88.8
Buitepost91.3
Eenhana102.1
Eenhana99.2
Eenhana92.7
Eenhana94.1
Eenhana89.6
Eenhana107.5
Epukiro88.4
Epukiro93.6
Gam90.2
Gam91.0
Gam91.4
Gibeon91.5
Gibeon95.1
Gibeon96.3
Gobabis91.1
Gobabis96.9
Gobabis97.3
Gobabis97.7
Gobabis98.9
Grootfontein88.1 103.2
Grootfontein103.6
Grootfontein88.2
Groot Aub
Kamanjab88.6
Kamanjab88.9
Kamanjab91.3
Kamanjab Karasburg92.7 88.0
Karasburg88.4 92.4
Karasburg92
Karasburg
Karasburg91
Karibib88.0
Karibib
92.6
Karibib93.0
Katima Mulilo91.7
Katima Mulilo92.1
Katima Mulilo96.2
Keetmanshoop89.7Keetmanshoop
93.3Keetmanshoop
Keetmanshoop106.9Keetmanshoop
Khorixas88.3Khorixas Khorixas
89.1Khorixas Khorixas
90.3Khorixas Khorixas
Khorixas92.2Khorixas Khorixas
Klein Waterberg93.1Khorixas Khorixas
Klein Waterberg102.0Khorixas Khorixas
Koes93.6
Koes97.5
90.5Kongola
Kongola91.3Kongola
Luderitz87.7Luderitz Luderitz
88.5
90.1
Luderitz96.4
Maltahohe92.5Maltahohe
93.7Maltahohe
Maltahohe103.6Maltahohe
106.0Maltahohe
Mariental88.1Mariental Mariental
88.7Mariental
92.2Mariental
95.4Mariental
Mariental96.6
Mariental98.1
Mururani87.9
91.0Mururani
Mururani94.2Mururani
Mururani97.5Mururani
Nakop89.0
Nakop89.4Nakop
91.8
Nakop94.0
Nkurenkuru93.5
100.0Nkurenkuru
Nkurenkuru101.2Nkurenkuru
Nkurenkuru102.4Nkurenkuru
Nkurenkuru103.6
Nkurenkuru105.9
88.9Noordoewer
Noordoewer91.2
Noordoewer95.2
Okahandja91.3
Okahandja93.0
Omaruru88.6
Omaruru90.2
Omaruru91.4
Omaruru91.8
Omega91.8
Omega92.9
Omuthiya93.6
Omuthiya94.6
Omuthiya97.9
Omuthiya102.7
Omuthiya107.1
Onesi88.3
Onesi94.6
Onesi97.9
Onesi101.4
Onesi102.6
Onesi105.0
Opuwo89.2
Opuwo89.6
Opuwo90.0
Opuwo94.3
Opuwo88.8
Opuwo96.0
Opuwo99.3
Opuwo90.4
Oranjemund91.8
Oranjemund93.9
Oranjemund95.9
Oranjemund97.9
Oshakati89.6
Oshakati92.7
Oshakati95.9
Oshakati98.2
Otjimbingwe95.1
Otjimbingwe96.3
Otjimbingwe97.9
Otjinene102.2Omaheke
Otjinene105.8Omaheke
Otjinene99.8Omaheke
Otjinene94.5Omaheke
Otjinene89.0Omaheke
Otjiwarongo102.3Omaheke
Otjiwarongo107.6Omaheke
Otjiwarongo88.2Omaheke
Otjiwarongo96.3Otjozondjupa
Otjiwarongo96.7Omaheke
Otjiwarongo100.0Omaheke
Otjiwarongo106.7Omaheke
Outjo89.5Kunene
Outjo91.4Kunene
Outjo92.5Kunene
Outjo92.8Kunene
Rehoboth90.3
Rehoboth102.3Hardap
Rehoboth97.8
Rehoboth104.9
Rietfontein89.5Omaheke
Rosh Pinah88.3//Kharas
Rosh Pinah89.5
Rosh Pinah91.5
Rosh Pinah92.7
Rosh Pinah94.6
Ruacana90.7Omusati
Ruacana92.5
Rundu88.3Kavango East
Rundu89.1
Rundu89.5
Rundu92.3
Rundu94.1
Rundu95.4
Rundu95.8
Rundu98.7
Sessfontein88.0Kunene
Sessfontein90.8
Sessfontein92.0
Sessfontein92.5
Shamvura93.3
Shamvura97.3Kavango East
Stampriet89.3Hardap
Stampriet93.6Hardap
Steinhausen89.1Omaheke
Steinhausen92.2Omaheke
Steinhausen95.4Omaheke
Swakopmund87.7Erongo
Swakopmund90.1Erongo
Swakopmund102.2Erongo
Swakopmund105.9Erongo
Swakopmund107.1Erongo
Tsumeb93.0Oshikoto
Tsumeb93.4Oshikoto
Tsumeb96.1Oshikoto
Tsumeb96.9Oshikoto
Tsumeb97.7Oshikoto
Tsumkwe88.0Otjozondjupa
Tsumkwe89.2Otjozondjupa
Tsumkwe89.6Otjozondjupa
Walvisbay90.5Erongo
Walvisbay92.3Erongo
Walvisbay93.9Erongo
Walvisbay94.7Erongo
Walvisbay97.9Erongo
Walvisbay98.8Erongo
Walvisbay100.2Erongo
Walvisbay101.4Erongo
Walvisbay104.4Erongo
Windhoek90.7Khomas
Windhoek91.3Khomas
Windhoek92.1Khomas
Windhoek94.5Khomas
Windhoek96.2Khomas
Windhoek98.6Khomas
Windhoek101.3Khomas
Windhoek106.2Khomas

E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

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No. 626

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 12(2) of the Regulations prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses, published in Government Gazette No. 6888, General Notice No. 104, on 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the following Applicants submitted the following applications:

ApplicantApplicant's place of incorpo- rationPercentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizensList or group of radio fre- quencies applied forRadio frequencies being considered for assignment by the AuthorityGeographic coverage areaService to be provided using frequencies applied for
Multichoice Namibia (Pty) LtdNamibia51%C-Band 3600- 6425 MHzDownlink (Center) 4045.49658 MHz Bandwidth (18.466 MHz) Uplink (Center) 6246.15683 MHz Bandwidth (18.466 MHz)NationalFIXED SATELITE
Downlink (Center) 4065.07317 MHz Bandwidth (18.466 MHz) Uplink (Center) 6057.78211 MHz Bandwidth (18.466 MHz)
Downlink (Center) 4012.018181 MHz Bandwidth (16.949 MHz) Uplink (Center) 6208.54683 MHz Bandwidth (16.49MHz)

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

KU Band 12000- 18000 MHzDownlink (Center) 12218 MHz Bandwidth (54 MHz) Uplink (Center) 17818 MHz Bandwidth (54 MHz) Downlink (Center) 12278 MHz Bandwidth (54 MHz) Uplink (Center) 17878 MHz Bandwidth
De Beers Marine Namibia (Pty) LimitedNamibia100%Transmit/ Receive: 5925-6425 MHz (6 GHz Lower band)(54 MHz) CH 2: 5974.855/ 6226.895 MHz BW=29.65 MHz CH 3: 6004.505/ 6256.545 MHz BW=29.65 MHz CH 7: 6123.105/ 6375.145 MHz BW=29.65 MHz CH 8: 6152.755/ 6404.795 MHz BW=29.65 MHzOranjemund mining areaFIXED
Transmit/ Receive: 6425-7125 MHz (6 GHz Upper Band)CH 6: 6555/ 6895 MHz BW=20 MHz CH 7: 6575/ 6915 MHz BW=20 MHz CH 8: 6595/ 6935 MHz BW=20 MHz CH 9: 6615/ 6955 MHz BW=20 MHz CH 10: 6635/ 6975 MHz BW=20 MHz CH 11: 6655/ 6995 MHz BW=20 MHz CH 12: 6675/ 7015 MHz BW=20 MHz CH 13: 6695/ 7035 MHz BW=20 MHz CH 14: 6715/ 7055 MHz BW=20 MHz CH 15: 6735/ 7075 MHz BW=20 MHz

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; 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. 627

2023

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 FEES 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 Applicants referred to in the Table below, applied for number licenses:

ApplicantAppli- cant's place of incorpo- rationPercent- age of Stock owned by Namibian CitizensNumber CategoryNumbers to be considered for assignmentGeo- graphical coverage areaServic- es to be pro- vided
Mobile Telecom- munica- tions LimitedNamibia100%FreeFone0800888000NationalFree- Fone
Telecom Namibia LimitedNamibia100%FreeFone0800535777 0800535789 0800696000NationalFree- Fone
Paratus Telecom- munica- tions (Pty) LtdNamibia100%Electronic Commu- nications (083)0830300000-0830399999 0831100000-0831199999 0831600000-0831699999 0832100000-0832199999 0832800000-0832899999 0833100000-0833199999 0833200000-0833299999 0833300000-0833399999 0833400000-0833499999 0833500000-0833599999 0833900000-0833999999 0834200000-0834299999 0834400000-0834499999 0835500000-0835599999NationalElec- tronic Com- muni cations
0836000000-0836099999 0836600000-0836699999 0836700000-0836799999 0839200000-0839299999 0839300000-0839399999

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; 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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