CRAN – Windhoek Observer

15 Jun

CRAN and MTC bury hatchet on levies

ObserverNational NewsCommunications Act, CRAN, CRAN and MTC bury hatchet on levies

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) reached a settlement agreement, ending a 10-year legal dispute on the legality of regulatory levies for the period 31 March 2016 to 11 June 2018. MTC and certain industry players challenged Section 23 of the Communications Act (No. 8 of 2009) in the High Court was approached in 2012 to determine the constitutionality of the regulatory levies as enforced by CRAN. The parties have been engaged in negotiations over an extensive period and CRAN has now announced that the matter is now settled amicably. Consequently, the…

12 Feb

CRAN, the year that was

ObserverUncategorisedCRAN, Heinrich Mihe Gaomab II

Heinrich Mihe Gaomab II In a world where technology is urging the tides of change forward, Namibia, like all other countries, has been forced to up its game to ensure that regulations are current, relevant and serves the needs and expectations of Namibia’s information and communication technology (ICT) consumers. With this, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia’s (CRAN) mantra of a high quality, accessible and affordable communications technological need for all Namibians has become even more important today. Amidst the unforeseen, unprecedented and catastrophic Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), Authorities such as CRAN have become increasingly crucial to making online interactions safe,…

29 Jul

CRAN upholds decision on CoW licence

ObserverObserver MoneyCRAN, MTC, Paratus, Windhoek

Staff Writer The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) on Tuesday upheld its decision to award a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence to the City of Windhoek. The telecommunication sector regulator has, however, imposed additional licence conditions to the CoW licence to address stakeholder concerns around fair competition and infrastructure sharing. This comes after Paratus and MTC among other telecommunication companies had objected to the award, resulting in them appealing the regulators decision. “After careful consideration of the various and valid observations and comments raised by stakeholders, CRAN upholds its decision of 29 April 2020, and awards the Municipal Council…

13 May

CRAN licensing brews a storm

ObserverObserver MoneyCity of Windhoek, CRAN, MTC, Paratus, Paratus Telecommunications, Tim Ekandjo

. . . as telcos object to CoW licence Staff Writer The awarding of telecoms licence to the City of Windhoek (CoW) by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is brewing up a storm in the telecoms sector, with players accusing the regulator of violating its own rules in the awarding process. This comes as the CoW licence was upgraded by CRAN from the initial application of a Network Facilities Service License, allowing it to lease its fiber optics to other licensed operators to a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service License, allowing the municipality to offer integrated telecommunications services, directly…