8265
N$6.40
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
WINDHOEK - 27 November 2023
CONTENTS
No. 8265
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| GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES |
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| No. 773 | Communications 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. 774 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum use Licences | 3 |
| No. 775 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences ............................ | 4 |
| No. 776 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: 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 ............................................................................... | 5 |
| No. 777 | Communications 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............................................................................................................................ | 5 |
| No. 778 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures regarding Application for and amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses ................................................................................................... .............................................. | 6 |
| No. 779 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffis ..................................................................... | 7 |
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No. 773
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(7) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses, published in Government Gazette No. 6888, on 29 April 2019, as General Notice No. 104, herewith gives notice that the Authority intend to amend the following spectrum licenses:
1. Amendment of Spectrum Use Licences;
| Licensee's Name; | Licensee's citizenship or place of incorporation; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens; | Grounds forAmen dment; | Description of geographic coverage area(s); | Current Frequency Assigned; | New Frequency to be assigned after the amendment | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paratus Tele- communi- cations (Pty) Ltd | Namibian | 100% | To obtain a contiguous block for orderly spectrum management and to ensure efficient utilization of spectrum. | National | 2505 - 2525 MHz (TDD) 2625 - 2645 MHz (TDD) | 2650 - 2690 MHz (TDD) | MOBILE (IMT) |
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
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
- (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. 774
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(7) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses, published, in Government Gazette No. 6888, on 29 April 2019, as General Notice No. 104, herewith gives notice that the Authority intend to amend the following spectrum licenses:
1. Amendment of Spectrum Use Licences;
| Licensee's Name; | Licensee's citizenship or place of incorporation; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens; | Grounds for Amendment; | Description of geographic coverage area(s); | Current Frequency Assigned; | New Frequency to be assigned after the amendment; | Service to be provided; |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Namibian | 100% | To obtain a contiguous block for orderly spectrum management and to ensure efficient utilization of spectrum. | National | 2540 - 2592 MHz (TDD) 2656 - 2690 MHz (TDD) | 2500 - 2592 MHz (TDD) | MOBILE (IMT) |
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 -
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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; and
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(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. 775
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 11 of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licence, published, in Government Gazette No. 4785, on 29 August 2011 (as amended), as General Notice No. 272, hereby gives notice that the Applicant referred to in the table below has submitted the following applications:
1. Application for a Telecommunication Service Licence:
| Applicant; | Applicant's place of incor poration; | Percentage of Stock owned or controlled by Namibian; | Category of Licence applied for; | Concise statement on Services intended to be provided; | Description of geographic coverage area(s); | Proof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Namibia | Namibia | 100% | Class ECNS | To establish an off-site back-up system via a fiber link | Namibia | Yes |
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. 776
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 regulations 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, on 29 April 2019, as General Notice No. 104, herewith gives notice that the following radio frequencies under the Frequency Band Plan are available for application to be conferred on a first-come-first-serve basis:
| Frequencies (MHz) | Spectrum Blocks | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|
| 1427 - 1517 MHz (TDD) | 1427 - 1447 MHz (1 x 20 MHz) | MOBILE (IMT) |
| 24.25 - 27.5 GHz (TDD) | 26.5 - 27.5 GHz (1 x 1000 MHz) | MOBILE (IMT) |
Further, all applicants should note the following:
- a) Applicants that intend to use the radio frequencies listed above must apply to the Authority for a Spectrum License.
- b) Applicants must be in good standing with the Authority in that they should not have any outstanding fees.
Applications must be sent or delivered -
- (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. 777
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(7) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulation 8 of the 'Regulations regarding
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs', published in Government Gazette No. 4714, as General Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that it has approved:
The Amendment of Cloud PBX tariffs as submitted by Mobile Telecommunications Limited which come into force and effect on 19 December 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. 778
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 4(7) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses, published in Government Gazette No. 6888, on 29 April 2019, as General Notice No. 104, herewith gives notice that the following Applicant submitted applications for spectrum licenses:
| Applicant; | Applicant's place of incor- poration; | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens; | Group of radio Frequencies applied for; | Radio frequency being considered for assignment by the Authority; | Maximum Output power; | Geographic coverage areas; | Service to be provided using frequencies applied for; | Party providing Signal Distre- bution; |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel Mission Church t/a Kairos radio | Namibia | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 98.6 MHz | 100W | Windhoek, Khomas Region | BROAD CASTING | Own |
| Gospel Mission Church t/a Kairos radio | Namibia | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 88.1 MHz | 500W | Mariental, Hardap Region | BROAD CASTING | Own |
| Gospel Mission Church t/a Kairos radio | Namibia | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 87.7 MHz | 100W | Swakopmund, Erongo Region | BROAD CASTING | Own |
| Gospel Mission Church t/a Kairos radio | Namibia | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 102.3 MHz | 100W | Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region | BROAD CASTING | Own |
| Gospel Mission Church t/a Kairos radio | Namibia | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 88.2 | 250W | Groot Aub, Khomas Region | BROAD CASTING | Own |
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. 779
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', published in Government Gazette No. 4714, as General Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Click Cloud Hosting Services CC 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 .
Click Cloud Hosting Services CC 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
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFF BY CLICK CLOUD HOSTING SERVICES CC: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
Orbit Home/Horizon Business/Expanse Gaming Packages:
| Orbit Home Packages | Orbit Home Packages | Orbit Home Packages | Orbit Home Packages | Orbit Home Packages | Orbit Home Packages | Orbit Home Packages | Orbit Home Packages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 36 monthly | 24 monthly | 12 monthly | Download | Upload | Data | Installation Cost |
| Orbit 5Mbps | 379 | 419 | 525 | 5 | 1 | Unlimited | 1,500 |
| Orbit 10Mbps | 579 | 619 | 725 | 10 | 2 | Unlimited | 1,500 |
| Orbit 20Mbps | 779 | 819 | 925 | 20 | 4 | Unlimited | 1,500 |
| Orbit 50Mbps | 1,379 | 1,419 | 1,525 | 50 | 10 | Unlimited | 1,500 |
| Expanse Gaming Packages | Expanse Gaming Packages | Expanse Gaming Packages | Expanse Gaming Packages | Expanse Gaming Packages | Expanse Gaming Packages | Expanse Gaming Packages | Expanse Gaming Packages |
| Expanse 5Mbps | 479 | 515 | 629 | 5 | 3 | Unlimited | 2,500 |
| Expanse 10Mbps | 679 | 715 | 829 | 10 | 5 | Unlimited | 2,500 |
| Expanse 20Mbps | 879 | 915 | 1,029 | 20 | 10 | Unlimited | 2,500 |
| Expanse 50Mbps | 1,479 | 1,515 | 1,629 | 50 | 25 | Unlimited | 2,500 |
| Horizon Business Packages | Horizon Business Packages | Horizon Business Packages | Horizon Business Packages | Horizon Business Packages | Horizon Business Packages | Horizon Business Packages | Horizon Business Packages |
| Horizon 5Mbps | 629 | 785 | 869 | 5 | 4 | Unlimited | 3,500 |
| Horizon 10Mbps | 829 | 985 | 1,069 | 10 | 7 | Unlimited | 3,500 |
| Horizon 20Mbps | 1,029 | 1,185 | 1,269 | 20 | 14 | Unlimited | 3,500 |
| Horizon 50Mbps | 2,429 | 2,585 | 2,669 | 50 | 35 | Unlimited | 3,500 |
Pricing includes VAT
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.
- (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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