Africa-Press – Namibia.
Against odds stacked against rural schools across the country, Epukiro Secondary School proved to be a force to be reckoned with, if the grade 12 (NSSCAS) results at the 2025 national results are anything to go by.
Recently, New Era sat down with the top performers to zoom in on their recipe for academic stardom.
The school scooped fourth position overall at the national level in NSSCAS, while it came first in the Omaheke region, with all 63 learners who sat for the examination in 2025 making the university cut.
New Era spoke to the top three performers to shed light on their next move and reflection on their journey in formal education.
One of them is Hitjitevi Handura, who claimed the first position with 38 points.
Handura enrolled at the University of Namibia (Unam) for a bachelor’s degree in Chartered Accountancy (CA). The 19-year-old said his heart is attached and rooted into accounting.
“Accounting is my favourite subject, and it has been my passion,” Handura said. His stellar performance was fuelled by inputs from many people and individuals.
“Firstly, I appreciate my parents and the whole Handura clan for moral and academic support. Special thanks go to my principal, Mr Uanivi, his management, staff and teachers. I also acknowledge Mr Meeja for showing us the path to success,” he said.
Second-placed Ngundambiriko Mujende, who obtained 36 points, also said he aspires to become a chartered accountant, a dream shaped by both personal inspiration and strategic vision.
Mujende’s dream is also influenced by his uncle, who is a distinguished chartered accountant and a lecturer at Unam.
“His story showed me that excellence is built through sacrifice and consistency. Beyond personal inspiration, I see CA as a powerful way to contribute to Namibia’s economic growth, strengthen financial accountability and support sustainable development,” he said.
He added that he wants to be part of the generation that helps build a stronger and more transparent economy in the country.
He added that his academic journey and moral support were firm and constant, as his family provided encouragement, prayers, and belief in his dreams.
“My teachers, Mr Meeja and Hange, guided me with patience and motivation, pushing me to give my best at all times. They taught me that it is not all about being smart, but it’s all about hard work towards one’s goal,” recalled Mujende.
Mbitjitandjambi Mbatara, who came third with 34 points, also enrolled for a Bachelor of Commerce in CA at Unam and said it was his dream from childhood to become an accountant.
“I am very proud of this achievement and honoured to serve as an ambassador of ESS, where I began my academic journey in grade eight,” he said.
Mbatara said uplifting his family is at the core of undertaking this challenging degree course.
“I believe that in life, one should not hustle merely to compete with others but rather to eliminate poverty within our homes. What I am achieving today is not for my personal gain alone but for the betterment of my family and community,” he said.
He further complimented the school principal, management, teachers, the entire staff and all who contributed to his success.
“My parents played a tremendous role in my journey, and I acknowledged that always. I will continue working hard in my new academic life,” Mbatara said, among others.
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