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8823

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

OF THE

REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA

N$6.40

WINDHOEK - 9 January 2026

No. 8823

CONTENTS

Page
GENERALNOTICESGENERALNOTICES
No. 2Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Withdrawal of notice in terms of regulation 34(1) of the Regulations prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, andAmendment, Renewal, Transfer, and Cancellation of Spectrum Licences: Communications Act, 2009 ...................................2
No. 3Communications 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 ...................................................................................2
No. 4Communications 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 Licences: Communications Act, 2009 ...................................................4
No. 5Communications 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 Licences: Communications Act, 2009 ...................................................6
No. 6Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of regulation 19(1) of the Regulations regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences: Communications Act, 2009 .....................................................7
No. 7Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs: Communications Act, 2009 ........................7

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No. 2

2026

WITHDRAWAL OF NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 34(1) 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 hereby withdraws the following notice:

  • a) General Notice No. 923, in Government Gazette No. 8800, published on 4 December 2025.

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

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

No. 3

2026

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 34(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, herewith gives notice of the following decision:

Spectrum Licence

  • (a) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence to QTEL (PTY) LTD for the provision of MOBILE (IMT) services as set out in the table below:
License eGroup of radio frequencies applied forGeographical coverage areasService to be provided
QTEL (Pty) Ltd3300-3350 MHz BW=1x50 MHz (TDD)Geographical in Khomas, Erongo (Excluding Walvis Bay), Otjozondjupa, Oshana, Kavango East, ||Kharas (Excluding Luderitz), Omusati, Ohangwena, Oshikoto and Hardap regionsMOBILE (IMT)
Tx/Rx Channel 4: 6034.155/6286.195 MHz BW=29.65 MHz Channel 5: 6063.805/6315.845 MHz BW=29.65 MHzGeographical in Khomas, Erongo, Otjozondjupa, Oshana, Kavango East, ||Kharas, Omusati, Ohangwena, Oshikoto and Hardap regionsFIXED

General Notices

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

Channel 7: 6123.105/6375.145 MHz BW=29.65 MHz Channel 6: 6555/6895 MHz BW=20 MHz Channel 7: 6575/6915 MHz BW=20 MHz Channel 8: 6595/6935 MHz BW=20 MHz Channel 9: 6615/6955 MHz BW=20 MHz

(b) The Authority resolved to further decline a Spectrum License to QTEL (PTY) LTD for the provision of MOBILE (IMT) services as set out in the table below:

LicenseeGroup of radio frequencies applied forGeographical coverage areasService to be provided
QTEL (Pty) Ltd3520-3600 MHz BW=1x80 MHz (TDD)NationalMOBILE (IMT)
Channel 10: 6635/6975 MHz BW=20 MHz Channel 11: 6655/6995 MHz BW=20 MHz Channel 12: 6675/7015 MHz BW=20 MHz Channel 13: 6695/7035 MHz BW=20 MHz Channel 14: 6715/7055 MHz BW=20 MHz Channel 15: 6735/7075 MHz BW=20 MHz Channel 16: 6755/7095 MHz BW=20 MHzNationalFIXED

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.

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

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

No. 4 2026

NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 34(1) 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 34(1) of the Regulations prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licences, published as General Notice. 104, in Government Gazette No. 6888, on 29 April 2019, hereby gives notice of the following decision:

Spectrum Licence

  • (a) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence to International University of Management (IUM) for the provision of FM Broadcasting services as set out in the table below:
  • (b) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence to the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation for the provision of satellite services as set out in the table below:
  • (c) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence to Oblixx Communications Networks CC for the provision of satellite services as set out in the table below:
Radio frequency being considered for assignment by the AuthorityMaximum output powerGeographic coverage areasServices to be provided
89.6 MHz250WOhangwena Region, EenhanaBROADCASTING
89.7 MHz500W||Kharas Region, KeetmanshoopBROADCASTING
96.9 MHz500WOmaheke Region, GobabisBROADCASTING
101.2 MHz500WKavango West Region, NkurenkuruBROADCASTING
102.2 MHz1000WErongo Region, Rossing MountainBROADCASTING
LicenseeGroup of radio frequencies applied forGeographical coverage areasService to be provided
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC)Uplink (Centre) 14.062 GHz BW= 36 MHz Downlink (Centre) 11.012 GHz BW=36 MHzNationalFIXED SATELLITE
LicenseeList of radio frequencies applied forList of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the AuthorityGeographical coverage areasService to be provided
Oblixx Communications Networks CCKU-Band 10.7 - 14.750 GHzDownlink 10 - 12.7 GHz Bandwidth (250 MHz)NationalFIXED- SATELLITE
Oblixx Communications Networks CCKU-Band 10.7 - 14.750 GHzUplink 14 - 14.5 GHz Bandwidth (20 MHz)NationalFIXED- SATELLITE
  • (d) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence to Rocketnet Internet Namibia (Pty) Ltd for the provision of satellite services as set out in the table below:
  • (d) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence to Terminal Investment Namibia (Pty) Ltd for the provision of satellite services as set out in the table below:
  • (d) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence to Echo Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd for the provision of satellite services as set out in the table below:
LicenseeList of radio frequencies applied forList of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the AuthorityGeographical coverage areasService to be provided
Rocketnet Internet Namibia (Pty) LtdKU-Band 10.7 - 14.750 GHzDownlink 10 -12.7 GHz Bandwidth (250 MHz)NationalFIXED- SATELLITE
Rocketnet Internet Namibia (Pty) LtdKU-Band 10.7 - 14.750 GHzUplink 14-14.5 GHz Bandwidth (20 MHz)NationalFIXED- SATELLITE
LicenseeList of radio frequencies applied forList of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the AuthorityGeographical coverage areasService to be provided
TerminalInvestment (Namibia) Pty Ltd3600 - 3800 MHz3610-3650 MHz BW=1x40 MHz (TDD)Within the boundaries of the Walvis Bay Port container terminalMOBILE (IMT)
LicenseeList of radio frequencies applied forList of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the AuthorityGeographical coverage areasService to be provided
Echo Telecommunications (Pty) LtdKU-Band 10.7 - 14.7 GHzDownlink 10.7 - 12.7 GHz Bandwidth (250 MHz)NationalFIXED SATELLITE
Echo Telecommunications (Pty) LtdKU-Band 10.7 - 14.7 GHzUplink 14 -14.5GHz Bandwidth (20 MHz)NationalFIXED SATELLITE

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

No. 5 2026

NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 34(1) 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 34(1) of the Regulations prescribing Procedures regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licences, published as General Notice. 104, in Government Gazette No. 6888, on 29 April 2019, hereby gives notice of the following decision:

Spectrum Licence

  • (a) The Authority resolved to award a Spectrum Licence to Blue Telecommunications (Pty) ltd for the provision of satellite services as set out in the table below:
LicenseeList of radio frequencies applied forList of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the AuthorityGeographical coverage areasService to be provided
Blue Telecom-munications (Pty) LtdKU-Band 10.7 - 14.7 GHzDownlink 10.7 - 12.7 GHz Bandwidth (250 MHz)NationalFIXED SATELLITE
Blue Telecom-munications (Pty) LtdKU-Band 10.7 - 14.7 GHzUplink 14 - 14.5 GHz Bandwidth (40Hz)NationalFIXED SATELLITE

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.

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

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No. 6

2026

NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 19(1) OF THE REGULATIONS 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 19(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, on 29 August 2011 (as amended), hereby gives notice of the following decision:

Broadcasting Service Licences

  • (a) The Authority resolved to approve the renewal of the community broadcasting service licence for Shipi FM for the provision of broadcasting services.

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.

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

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

No. 7

2026

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 Oblixx Communication Networks 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 .

Oblixx Communication Network 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.

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -

  • (1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Courtside Building (3rd and 4th Floor) Freedom Plaza, 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; and economics@cran.na.

EMILIA NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE 1

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFF BY OBLIXX COMMUNICATION NETWORKS CC: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009

LEO SERVICES

PackagesData Bundle (GB)Price (N$)TermInstallation Fee (N$)
Connect (Capped Services)
OCN_Conn_250_L2504,500.0024 Months7,000.00
OCN_Conn_500_L5009,000.0024 Months7,000.00
OCN_Conn_750_L75013,500.0024 Months7,000.00
OCN_Conn_1000_L100017,820.0024 Months7,000.00
OCN_Conn_1500_L150026,730.0024 Months7,000.00
OCN_Conn_2000_L200035,640.0024 Months7,000.00
Out of Bundle Billing118.0024 Months7,000.00
PackagesData Bundle (GB)Price (N$)TermInstallation Fee (N$)
Access (Uncapped Services)
OCN_Acc_250_L2507,000.0024 Months7,000.00
OCN_Acc_500_L50014,000.0024 Months7,000.00
OCN_Acc_750_L75021,000.0024 Months7,000.00
OCN_Acc_1000_L100028,000.0024 Months7,000.00
OCN_Acc_1500_L150042,000.0024 Months7,000.00
OCN_Acc_2000_L200056,000.0024 Months7,000.00

Product Details

  • All Pricing is EX VAT
  • CONNECT Packages has no FUP
  • Download Speeds up to 100 Mbps
  • Upload Speeds are up to 20 Mbps

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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