8738
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
N$8.80
GENERAL NOTICES
| No. 697 | 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 Licences: Communications Act, 2009 ..................................................................................................................................................... | 2 |
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| No. 698 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of 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 | 3 |
| No. 699 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of regulation 9(1) regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences: Communications Act, 2009 ......................................................................................................................... | 4 |
| No. 700 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs: Communications Act, 2009 ............................. | 5 |
| No. 701 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs: Communications Act, 2009 ............................. | 10 |
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WINDHOEK - 11 September 2025
CONTENTS
No. 8738
Page No. 697
2025
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 decisions:
1. Application for Number Licenses
The Authority resolved to approve the allocation of the following Freefone numbers to Telecom Namibia Limited as set out hereunder -
| Applicant's nam e | Applicants' citizenship or place of incorporation | Percentage of stock owned by Namibian citizens or Namibian companies controlled by Namibian citizens | Number category | Freefone number applied for | Freefone number assigned | Description of geographic area(s) | Service to be provided using number applied for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Namibian | 100% | Freefone | 0800410205 | 0800410205 | National | FreeFone (Ministry of Finance) |
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Namibian | 100% | Freefone | 0800205888 | 0800205888 | National | FreeFone (Tip-off Service to Government Institution Pension Fund) |
General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
The Authority resolved to approve the allocation of the following Machine-to-Machine numbers to Click Cloud Hosting Services CC as set out hereunder -
| Applicant's Nam e | Applicants' Citizenship or place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | Number Category | Electronic Communication numbers applied for | Electronic Communication numbers assigned | Description of geographic area(s) | Service to be provided using number applied for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Click Cloud Hosting Services CC | Namibian | 100% | Electronic Communication numbers | 844000000 - 844100000 | 844000000 - 844099999 | National | Electronic Communication numbers |
The above decisions are effective from the date of this Notice.
The full reasons for the decisions 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 of this notice.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 698
2025
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, published as General Notice No. 97, in Government Gazette No. 5983, dated 1 April 2016, herewith gives notice that the persons referred to in table below, submitted an application for Number Licence to the Authority:
Numbering Licence Application FreeFone (Cospharm Investment (Pty) Limited)
| Applicant's Nam e | Applicants' Citizenship or place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | Number Category | FreeFone number applied for | FreeFone to be considered for assignment | Description of geographic area(s) | Service to be provided using number applied for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Namibian | 100% | FreeFone | 0800505505 | 0800505505 | National | FreeFone (Cospharm Investment (Pty) Limited) |
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 Freedom Plaza, Courtside Building, 3rd Floor, c/o Fidel Castro and Rev. Michael Scott Streets, Windhoek;
- (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, 9000;
- (3) by electronic mail to the following address: licensing@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
2025
No. 699
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 9(1) REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulation 9(1) of the Regulations regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences, published as General Notice No. 272, in Government Gazette No. 4785, dated 29 August 2011, herewith gives notice that the Applicant referred to in the table below, submitted an application for renewal of a Broadcasting Service Licence to the Authority:
| Applicants Name | Applicant's place of incorporation | Percentage of stock owned by Namibian citizens or Namibian companies controlled by Namibian citizens | Category of Broadcasting Service Licence | Provision of signal distribution | Proof of Application fees paid up to date submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipi FM | Namibian | 100% | Community Broadcasting Service | Own | 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 submission 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. Michael 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: licensing@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
2025
No. 700
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
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 as General Notice No. 126, in Government Gazette No. 4714, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Telecom Namibia 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 .
Telecom Namibia 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 CRAN @ Freedom Plaza, Courtside Building (3rd and 4th Floors), c/o Fidel Castro and Rev. Michael 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
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFF BY TELECOM NAMIBIA: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
1. FIXED VOICE SERVICES RE-BALANCING (INCLUDING SELECTED CALL CHARGES, ORIGINATING FROM TN FIXED OR TN MOBILE NETWORKS)
1.1 LINE RENTALS AND INSTALLATIONS
| Access Type | Current Installation Charge (N$) | Current Installation Charge (N$) | Proposed Installation Charge (N$) | Proposed Installation Charge (N$) |
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| FIBER-Ready Area | 950 | 950 | 1,189 | 1,189 |
| Residential | Business | Residentials | Business | |
| Copper | 299 | 499 | 375 | 625 |
| TD-LTE | 299 | 499 | 375 | 625 |
| WIMAX | 299 | 499 | 375 | 625 |
| Current Monthly Rental Price (N$) | Proposed Monthly Charge (N$) | |
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| Residential Basic Line (Within MRA) | 95.00 | 103.00 |
| Business Basic Line (Within MRA) | 115.00 | 125.00 |
| Residential and Business Basic Line (Outside MRA) | 115.00 | 125.00 |
| ISDN BRA | 130.00 | 145.00 |
| ISDN PRI | 3,500.00 | 3,775.00 |
1.2 PROPOSED TARIFFS (NRC): FIXED VOICE SERVICE, INCLUDING VALUEADDED SERVICES (VAS):
| Customer Type | Type of Service (Installation/Transfer) (NRC) | Current Price (N$) | Proposed Price (N$) |
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| Residential | Installation | 299.00 | 375.00 |
| Residential | Transfer Indoor | 199.00 | 250.00 |
| Residential | Transfer Outdoor | 299.00 | 375.00 |
| Pensioner | Installation | 99.00 | 125.00 |
| Pensioner | Transfer Indoor | 99.00 | 125.00 |
| Pensioner | Transfer Outdoor | 99.00 | 125.00 |
| Business | Installation | 499.00 | 625.00 |
| Business | Transfer Indoor | 299.00 | 375.00 |
| Business | Transfer Outdoor | 499.00 | 625.00 |
| Residential | All Speedlink (Excl Fibre) | 299.00 | 375.00 |
| Business | All Speedlink (Excl Fibre) | 499.00 | 625.00 |
| Residential Fibre-Ready Area | Fibre-Ready Area | 950.00 | 1,189.00 |
| Business | Fibre-Ready Area | 950.00 | 1,189.00 |
| Residential | Call Out Fees During Working Hours | 549.00 | 549.00 |
| Residential | Call Out Fees After Working Hours | 1,199.00 | 1,199.00 |
| Business | Call Out Fees During Working Hours | 549.00 | 689.00 |
| Business | Call Out Fees After Working Hours | 1,199.00 | 1,499.00 |
| Res/Bus | Detail Bill Per Page | 3.50 | 4.35 |
| Res/Bus | Statement Reprint Once Off Residential/Business | 10.00 | 20.00 |
| Detail Bill on Request Once Off | Detail Bill on Request Once Off | 14.20 | 36.00 |
| Res/Bus | Announcement Device | 31.03 | 36.00 |
| Res/Bus | All Barring Services Once-off Activation | 32.50 | 41.00 |
| Business | Detail Bill Monthly Rental Business (WS/CO/GO/LE/ME) Monthly | 36.36 | 40.00 |
| Res/Bus | Reconnection Fee | 63.64 | 199.00 |
| Res/Bus | ISDN PRI charges | 2,750.00 | 3,438.00 |
1.3 PROPOSED TARIFFS (MRC): FIXED VOICE SERVICE, INCLUDING VALUEADDED SERVICES (VAS):
| Type of Service (MRC) | Current Price (N$) | Proposed Price (N$) |
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| All Detail Billing: Residential Monthly | 10.00 | 20.00 |
| Hotline | 13.75 | 20.00 |
| All Detail Billing Charges Business | 15.45 | 20.00 |
| All Call Barring Services | 18.50 | 20.00 |
| Exchange Hunting Facilities/PBX | 47.73 | 54.00 |
| ISDN BRAextra MSN | 95.00 | 103.00 |
| Residential Basic LINE (Within MRA) | 95.00 | 103.00 |
| Toll-Free Service/Short Code | 105.00 | 119.00 |
| Business Basic Line (Within MRA) | 115.00 | 125.00 |
| Residential and Business Basic Line (Outside MRA) | 130.00 | 145.00 |
| ISDN BRA(Main Service) | 130.00 | 163.00 |
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| ISDN Rural ISDN BRA(per additional MSN) | 243.00 | 260.00 |
| Detail Bill older 3 months | 250.00 | 260.00 |
| ISDN BRAServ(2B+D)/Main Service/ISDN Primary Rate Access (30B+D) | 399.00 | 435.00 |
| DID Digital (9+ Circuits) | 1,636.36 | 1,765.00 |
| 2MB DID Tie Line | 3,272.73 | 4,091.00 |
| ISDN Primary Rate Access (30B+D) | 3,500.00 | 3,775.00 |
1.4 PROPOSED TARIFFS: FIXED/MOBILE TO MOBILE/FIXED NATIONAL CALLS
| Current Rate (N$) | Proposed Rate/Min (N$) | |
|---|---|---|
| TN Fixed to MTC/TN Mobile/ Paratus | 1.29 | 0.90 |
| TN Mobile to other GSM networks (Postpaid) | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| TN Mobile to other GSM networks (Prepaid) | 1.45 | 0.90 |
| TN Mobile to other GSM networks (Prepaid) | 0.95 | 0.90 |
1.5 PROPOSED TARIFFS: INTERNATIONAL CALL RATES ORIGINATING FROM TN MOBILE AND TN FIXED FOR BOTH PREPAID AND POSTPAID SERVICES
| International Destination | Proposed Rate N$ /Min |
|---|---|
| RSA | 3.00 |
| USA | 3.65 |
| Australia | 4.99 |
| France | 4.99 |
| Portugal | 4.99 |
| Botswana | 4.99 |
| Kenya | 4.99 |
| Swaziland | 4.99 |
| Netherlands | 4.99 |
| Rest of the World | 8.99 |
1.6 RADIO CALLS AND INMARSAT
| Radio and Inmarsat Calls | Current Rate (N$) /Min | Proposed Rate (N$) / Min |
|---|---|---|
| VHF | 3.60 | 3.90 |
| MF | 5.99 | 6.49 |
| HF | 7.95 | 8.59 |
| RDD HF | 3.99 | 4.29 |
| InmarsatA | 85.00 | 92.00 |
| Inmarsat B | 85.00 | 92.00 |
| Inmarsat C | 85.00 | 92.00 |
| Inmarsat GAN | 85.00 | 92.00 |
| InmarsatM | 85.00 | 92.00 |
| InmarsatMm | 85.00 | 92.00 |
| InmarsatAERO | 85.00 | 92.00 |
| GMPCS | 85.00 | 92.00 |
| THURAYA | 85.00 | 92.00 |
1.7 FIXED BROADBAND
(a) SPEEDLINK UNIFIED
| Speedlink Unified (Asymmetric) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Download Speed (up to) | 10 Mbps | 15 Mbps |
| Uplink Speed (up to) | 2 Mbps | 2 Mbps |
| Internet Usage | Unlimited | |
| CPE | Included: Entry level CPE with Wi-Fi | |
| Number of Voice lines | 1 | 1 |
| On-net voice minutes | 500 | 500 |
| Monthly Charge N$ (12- Months) | 629 | 829 |
| Monthly Charge N$ (24- Months) | 566 | 746 |
| Monthly Charge N$ (36- Months) | 534 | 704 |
| Prepaid Incl installation N$ | - | - |
(b) SPEEDLINK LITE
| Speedlink Lite (Asymmetric) | Speedlink Lite (Asymmetric) | Speedlink Lite (Asymmetric) | Speedlink Lite (Asymmetric) | Speedlink Lite (Asymmetric) | Speedlink Liteplus (Symmetric) | Speedlink Liteplus (Symmetric) | Speedlink Liteplus (Symmetric) | Speedlink Liteplus (Symmetric) | Speedlink Liteplus (Symmetric) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Download Speed (up to) | 10 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 200 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 800 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Uplink Speed (up to) | 2 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 200 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 800 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Internet Usage | Unlimited | Unlimited | ||||||||
| CPE | Not Included | Not Included | ||||||||
| Number of Voice Lines | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| On-net Voice Minutes | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Monthly Charge N$ | 479 | 529 | 749 | 820 | 879 | 1,249 | 2,089 | 4,749 | 7,089 | 8,779 |
| Monthly Charge N$ | 431 | 476 | 674 | 738 | 791 | 1,124 | 1,880 | 4,274 | 6,380 | 7,901 |
| Monthly Charge N$ | 407 | 449 | 636 | 697 | 747 | 1,061 | 1,775 | 4,036 | 6,025 | 7,462 |
| Prepaid Incl Installation N$ | 6,124 | 6,666 | 9,036 | 9,803 | 10,444 | 14,436 | - | - | - | - |
Note: 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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No. 701
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
2025
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
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 as General Notice No. 126, in Government Gazette No. 4714, 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 CRAN @ Freedom Plaza, Courtside Building (3rd and 4th Floors), c/o Fidel Castro and Rev. Michael 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
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFF BY MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
Giga Data Bundles:
| Package Name | Data BundlesMB | Promotion Data BundlesMB | Price (N$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giga 1.5 GB | 1,536 | 1,586 | 25.00 |
| Giga 4 GB | 4,096 | 4,146 | 65.00 |
| Giga 10 GB | 10,240 | 10,290 | 159.00 |
| Giga 20 GB | 20,480 | 20,530 | 299.00 |
| Giga 30 GB | 30,720 | 30,770 | 439.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giga 50 GB | 51,200 | 51,250 | 699.00 |
- The Data Bundles will be valid for 30 days and data rollover will only be available when the same bundle or bigger bundle is repurchased.
- The Giga Data Bundles will be accessible to all active Prepaid and Postpaid customers.
- Customers are permitted to purchase multiple bundles.
Note: The full tariff submission including the terms and conditions and the remedies available to the consumers can be obtained from the Authority.