8823
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
N$6.40
WINDHOEK - 9 January 2026
No. 8823
CONTENTS
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| GENERALNOTICES | GENERALNOTICES | |
| No. 2 | Communications 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. 3 | 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 ................................................................................... | 2 |
| No. 4 | Communications 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. 5 | Communications 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. 6 | Communications 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. 7 | Communications 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 e | Group of radio frequencies applied for | Geographical coverage areas | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| QTEL (Pty) Ltd | 3300-3350 MHz BW=1x50 MHz (TDD) | Geographical in Khomas, Erongo (Excluding Walvis Bay), Otjozondjupa, Oshana, Kavango East, ||Kharas (Excluding Luderitz), Omusati, Ohangwena, Oshikoto and Hardap regions | MOBILE (IMT) |
| Tx/Rx Channel 4: 6034.155/6286.195 MHz BW=29.65 MHz Channel 5: 6063.805/6315.845 MHz BW=29.65 MHz | Geographical in Khomas, Erongo, Otjozondjupa, Oshana, Kavango East, ||Kharas, Omusati, Ohangwena, Oshikoto and Hardap regions | FIXED |
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 |
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(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:
| Licensee | Group of radio frequencies applied for | Geographical coverage areas | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| QTEL (Pty) Ltd | 3520-3600 MHz BW=1x80 MHz (TDD) | National | MOBILE (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 MHz | National | FIXED |
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 Authority | Maximum output power | Geographic coverage areas | Services to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89.6 MHz | 250W | Ohangwena Region, Eenhana | BROADCASTING |
| 89.7 MHz | 500W | ||Kharas Region, Keetmanshoop | BROADCASTING |
| 96.9 MHz | 500W | Omaheke Region, Gobabis | BROADCASTING |
| 101.2 MHz | 500W | Kavango West Region, Nkurenkuru | BROADCASTING |
| 102.2 MHz | 1000W | Erongo Region, Rossing Mountain | BROADCASTING |
| Licensee | Group of radio frequencies applied for | Geographical coverage areas | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) | Uplink (Centre) 14.062 GHz BW= 36 MHz Downlink (Centre) 11.012 GHz BW=36 MHz | National | FIXED SATELLITE |
| Licensee | List of radio frequencies applied for | List of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority | Geographical coverage areas | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oblixx Communications Networks CC | KU-Band 10.7 - 14.750 GHz | Downlink 10 - 12.7 GHz Bandwidth (250 MHz) | National | FIXED- SATELLITE |
| Oblixx Communications Networks CC | KU-Band 10.7 - 14.750 GHz | Uplink 14 - 14.5 GHz Bandwidth (20 MHz) | National | FIXED- 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:
| Licensee | List of radio frequencies applied for | List of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority | Geographical coverage areas | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocketnet Internet Namibia (Pty) Ltd | KU-Band 10.7 - 14.750 GHz | Downlink 10 -12.7 GHz Bandwidth (250 MHz) | National | FIXED- SATELLITE |
| Rocketnet Internet Namibia (Pty) Ltd | KU-Band 10.7 - 14.750 GHz | Uplink 14-14.5 GHz Bandwidth (20 MHz) | National | FIXED- SATELLITE |
| Licensee | List of radio frequencies applied for | List of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority | Geographical coverage areas | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TerminalInvestment (Namibia) Pty Ltd | 3600 - 3800 MHz | 3610-3650 MHz BW=1x40 MHz (TDD) | Within the boundaries of the Walvis Bay Port container terminal | MOBILE (IMT) |
| Licensee | List of radio frequencies applied for | List of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority | Geographical coverage areas | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd | KU-Band 10.7 - 14.7 GHz | Downlink 10.7 - 12.7 GHz Bandwidth (250 MHz) | National | FIXED SATELLITE |
| Echo Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd | KU-Band 10.7 - 14.7 GHz | Uplink 14 -14.5GHz Bandwidth (20 MHz) | National | FIXED 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:
| Licensee | List of radio frequencies applied for | List of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority | Geographical coverage areas | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Telecom-munications (Pty) Ltd | KU-Band 10.7 - 14.7 GHz | Downlink 10.7 - 12.7 GHz Bandwidth (250 MHz) | National | FIXED SATELLITE |
| Blue Telecom-munications (Pty) Ltd | KU-Band 10.7 - 14.7 GHz | Uplink 14 - 14.5 GHz Bandwidth (40Hz) | National | FIXED 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
| Packages | Data Bundle (GB) | Price (N$) | Term | Installation Fee (N$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect (Capped Services) | ||||
| OCN_Conn_250_L | 250 | 4,500.00 | 24 Months | 7,000.00 |
| OCN_Conn_500_L | 500 | 9,000.00 | 24 Months | 7,000.00 |
| OCN_Conn_750_L | 750 | 13,500.00 | 24 Months | 7,000.00 |
| OCN_Conn_1000_L | 1000 | 17,820.00 | 24 Months | 7,000.00 |
| OCN_Conn_1500_L | 1500 | 26,730.00 | 24 Months | 7,000.00 |
| OCN_Conn_2000_L | 2000 | 35,640.00 | 24 Months | 7,000.00 |
| Out of Bundle Billing | 1 | 18.00 | 24 Months | 7,000.00 |
| Packages | Data Bundle (GB) | Price (N$) | Term | Installation Fee (N$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access (Uncapped Services) | ||||
| OCN_Acc_250_L | 250 | 7,000.00 | 24 Months | 7,000.00 |
| OCN_Acc_500_L | 500 | 14,000.00 | 24 Months | 7,000.00 |
| OCN_Acc_750_L | 750 | 21,000.00 | 24 Months | 7,000.00 |
| OCN_Acc_1000_L | 1000 | 28,000.00 | 24 Months | 7,000.00 |
| OCN_Acc_1500_L | 1500 | 42,000.00 | 24 Months | 7,000.00 |
| OCN_Acc_2000_L | 2000 | 56,000.00 | 24 Months | 7,000.00 |
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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