Activity 3: Attain 95% Digital Television broadcasting network to all Namibian households

Expand Coverage to Information & Communication Technologies will be achieved through the following activities:

Work Breakdown Structure

29%

Activity Progress

Roll out Direct-To-Home (DTH) television service to compliment the existing Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) service by combining the present primary signal distribution to transmitter stations with the DTH service on one satellite.

Sub Activity Description:

Review the Business Plan, to redefine the DTH channel requirements2 weeks (Sept 2021) Board of Directors engagement and approvals4 weeks (Oct 2021). Technical description/user requirements review & Project cost review8 weeks (Nov - Dec 2021). Budget submission & approvals4 weeks (Dec - Jan 2021). Initiate Procurement process36 weeks (Feb - Apr 2022). Project implementation36 weeks (Apr - June 2022).

Start Date: 2021-09-21

End Date: 2025-03-31

Duration: 10

Months

Status: Ongoing

Responsible Entity: Namibia Broadcasting Corporation

Risk: Financial Risk, Resource Risk, Schedule Risk

23%

Activity Progress

Mobilise resources to set up DTH infrastructure (i.e. Uplink of High Power Amplifiers [HPAs] and dishes & Downlink sites) in a scalable method for future channel expansions.

Sub Activity Description:

Compile an Individual Procurement Plan (IPP) for submission 1 Week (Oct 2021). Development of the Technical Design for DTH infrastructure linked to the UPLINK & Downlink sites.3 Weeks (Oct 2021). Budget CAPEX Requirements and submission1 Weeks (Nov 2021). Budget Approval through the Line MinistryMarch 2022. Drafting of the Tender Document(April to June 2022). ImplementationJuly 2022.

Start Date: 2021-10-01

End Date: 2025-03-31

Duration: 10

Months

Status: Ongoing

Responsible Entity: Namibia Broadcasting Corporation

Risk: Financial Risk, Resource Risk, Schedule Risk, Quality Risk

68%

Activity Progress

Procure DTH decoders as consignment stock.

Sub Activity Description:

Drafting of the Set Top Boxes (Decoders) Specification Documents 2 Weeks (Oct 2021). Drafting of the Terms of Reference and Technical Specifications 2 Weeks (Oct 2021). Define the demand forecast for the Set Top Boxes (Decoders)1 Week (Oct 2021). Delivery of Samples (Set Top Boxes/Decoders)2 Weeks (July 2022). Delivery of first consignment stock (Set Top Boxes/Decoders) End (Sept 2022). Distribution and Promotions of Set Top Boxes to all NBC Regional Offices Oct 2022. Selling of Set Top Boxes/Decoders Oct 2022.

Start Date: 2021-10-01

End Date: 2025-03-31

Duration: 13

Months

Status: Ongoing

Responsible Entity: Namibia Broadcasting Corporation

Risk: Financial Risk, Resource Risk, Schedule Risk

77%

Activity Progress

Disseminate Government information to the public on all the NBC platforms.

Sub Activity Description:

Develop stakeholders’ Plan with all the Government Agencies and Ministries (Yearly activies)1 Week (Oct 2021). Request for meetings with all the Executive Directors of the Ministries 1 Week (Oct 2021). Presentations and Conceptualization of the scope of work for all the Ministries 4 Weeks (November 2021). Drafting of MoU and implementation 4 Weeks (December 2021). Signing Ceremony of MoUJanuary 2021 Disseminating of government information to the public on all platforms March 2022

Start Date: 2021-10-01

End Date: 2025-03-31

Duration: 6

Months

Status: Ongoing

Responsible Entity: Namibia Broadcasting Corporation

Risk: Financial Risk, Resource Risk, Schedule Risk

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