The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has cancelled the spectrum licences granted to UCOM Mobile Namibia, previously known as Mobile Telephone Networks Business Solutions Namibia (MTN). CRAN, in a statement on Monday, said the High Court granted a default judgement against UCOM Mobile Namibia on November 16, 2023. This is a result of its...
THE Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has cancelled the spectrum licences awarded to UCOM Mobile Namibia, formerly Mobile Telephone Networks Business Solutions Namibia (MTN). The decision comes after UCOM Mobile repeatedly failed to honour its financial obligations to Cran, accruing a debt of N$19,3 million, despite attempts to reach a payment agreement. This was...
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has implemented a new licensing procedure for mineral rights and petroleum upstream licences, marking a shift from the traditional open application system. The new system will allow applicants to submit applications during designated periods, providing the Ministry ample time to conduct thorough reviews and ensure efficient processing of...
By Freeman Ya Ngulu. Mining license applications will go computerized in January 2024 when the application process will shift to a digital platform. The Minister of Mines and Energy, Hon Tom Alweendo, said during a press conference this week that the ministry has revised the licensing process, eliminating the necessity for physical submissions. Alweendo further...
In the Kavango East Region, the festive season campaign will be conducted under the theme “serving the community with humility and dignity”. During last year’s festive season, Kavango East recorded zero fatalities in road accidents but topped the pedestrian fatalities nationally. There is, however, a need to address other criminal activities in the region, says...
Staff Reporter WINDHOEK, Oct. 8 — The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has recently granted 5G licenses to three telecommunications companies: Loc8 Mobile, Telecom Namibia Limited, and Mobile Telecommunications Limited. This development comes on the heels of a successful spectrum auction below the 1GHz frequency range, which generated approximately N$28.5 million (€1.392 million) in...
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Staff Reporter The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) imposed a stand-still period commencing on 1 October 2022 on the consideration of applications for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Service Licences. After various stakeholder consultations in 2021, CRAN was implored to conduct a market study for the Telecommunication and Broadcasting sectors. The aim of the research study...