8523
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
| N$8.00 | WINDHOEK - 4 December 2024 | No. 8523 |
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| CONTENTS | CONTENTS | CONTENTS |
| No. 787 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations prescribing Procedures regarding Application for and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licences: Communications Act, 2009 ..................................................................................................... | 1 |
| No. 788 | Communications 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 Licence: Communications Act, 2009 ...................................................................................................................... | 3 |
| No. 789 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of regulation 4 of the Regulations prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 ................................................................................. | 4 |
| General Notices | General Notices | General Notices |
No. 787
2024
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATION FOR AND AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION OF SPECTRUM LICENCES: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulation 11 of the 'Regulations prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licences', published in Government Gazette No. 6888, as General Notice No. 104, dated 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the persons referred to in the table below have submitted the following applications to the Authority:
Spectrum Licence Applications:
| Applicant's Name; | Applicant's citizenship or place of incorporation; | Percentage of stock owned by Namibian citizens or Namibian companies controlled by Namibian citizens; | Type of license; | 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; |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd | Namibian | 100% | Spectrum Licence | 3520-3560 MHz BW=1x40 MHz (TDD) | National | MOBILE (IMT) |
| Mobile Telecommunications Limited | Namibian | 100% | Spectrum Licence | 3520-3600 MHz BW=1x80 MHz (TDD) | National | 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 CRAN @ Freedom Plaza, Courtside Building (3rd and 4th Floors), c/o Fidel Castro and Rev. Micheal Scott Streets, Windhoek;
- (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, 9000; or
- (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. 788
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
2024
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 LICENCE: 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 in Government Gazette No. 5983, as General Notice No. 97, dated 1 April 2016, hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
1. Application for Number Licences
(a) The Authority resolved to award a number licence to Telecom Namibia Limited as set out below:
| Leading Digi t | Number Category | Number assigned | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | FreeFone | 800115999 | National | FreeFone (Tip-off Service to Project Hope Namibia) |
| 8 | FreeFone | 800711122 | National | FreeFone (Ministry of Agriculture) |
(b) The Authority resolved to award a number licence to Mobile Telecommunications Limited as set out below:
| Leading Digit | Number Category | Number assigned | Geographical Area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | FreeFone | 800000051 | National | FreeFone (Electoral Commission of Namibia) |
The above decision is effective from date of publication of this notice in the Gazette .
The full reasons for the decisions may 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.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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No. 789
2024
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4 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 in Government Gazette No. 6888, as General Notice No. 104, on 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the following Applicant has submitted an application for spectrum licenses:
| Licensee's Name; | Licensee's citizenship or place of incorporation; | Percentage of stock owned by Namibian citizens or Namibian companies controlled by Namibian citizens; | List of radio frequencies or group of frequencies applied for; | List of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority; | Maximum output power and coordinates; | Geographic coverage areas; | Service to be provided using frequencies applied for; | Party providing signal distribution; |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol) | Namibian | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 107.6 MHz | 500W | Otjozondjupa Region, Otjiwarongo | BROAD CASTING | Own |
| Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol) | Namibian | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 89.5 MHz | 500W | Kavango-East Region, Rundu | BROAD CASTING | Own |
| Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol) | Namibian | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 88.7 MHz | 500W | Hardap Region, Mariental | BROAD CASTING | Own |
| Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol) | Namibian | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 97.3 MHz | 500W | Omaheke Region, Gobabis | BROAD CASTING | Own |
| Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol) | Namibian | 100% | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 97.9 MHz | 500W | Erongo Region, Walvis Bay | 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 .
Written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions or the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made and must be clear and concise.
Written submissions must be made either physically or electronically -
- (1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely CRAN @ Freedom Plaza, Courtside Building (3rd and 4th Floors), c/o Fidel Castro and Rev. Micheal Scott Streets, Windhoek;
- (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority: Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, 9000; or
- (3) by electronic mail to: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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