Measure

You cannot import telecommunications equipment into Namibia without obtaining authorization from the relevant Authority. To apply, you must provide detailed information about the equipment, its purpose, location, and duration in Namibia, with the possibility of an extension; failure to remove the equipment after the permitted period may result in a fine or imprisonment.

12. (1) A person may not import telecommunications equipment referred to in regulation 3(2) into Namibia unless the person seeking to import such equipment into, or use it in,
Namibia has applied for the authorisation of the Authority.

(2) An application for the authorisation referred to in subregulation (1) must –

(a) substantially be in the form and containing the information set out in Form 3;
(b) specify the particulars of the telecommunications equipment;
(c) indicate the location where the equipment will be kept;
(d) state the purpose of importing the equipment and its use; and
(e) specify the period that the equipment will remain in Namibia, which period may not exceed six months from the date of importation of the equipment.

(3) The Authority may grant an application for the authorisation referred to in subregulation (1) if Form 3 is complete in all respects and is accompanied by the information or
documents that the Authority may require.

(4) The Authority may in writing extend the period referred to in subregulation (2)(e) upon the written application and on good cause shown by the person to whom the authorisation
referred to in subregulation (1) has been granted.

(5) Upon termination of the period referred to in subregulation (2)(e), the person to whom the authorisation referred to in subregulation (1) has been granted must provide written
proof to the Authority that the telecommunications equipment in question has been removed from Namibia.

(6) A person who contravenes subregulation (5) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding N$ 50 000 or imprisonment for a period of 12 months or both such fine and such imprisonment.