Top NSSCO and NSSCAS candidates share their recipes for success

The top three candidates in the National Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level (NSSCO) and National Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Supplementary Level (NSSCAS) examinations have been officially announced, with the achievers sharing insights into the discipline, resilience and faith that shaped their academic journeys.NSSCO top performersMarian KweyoRukonga Vision School – Kavango East RegionKweyo said her biggest challenges in 2025 were academic pressure and balancing multiple subjects.“I overcame them by staying organised and constantly reminding myself why I started in the first place,” she said.She plans to begin her AS studies this year.Dacrus ManuelRukonga Vision School – Kavango East RegionManuel attributed his second-place achievement to faith and strong preparation.“It is by the grace of God that I achieved second place among Ordinary Level learners. I feel the school prepared me very well for the national examinations,” he said.He hopes to study medicine and sees himself enrolling at the University of Namibia (UNAM).Emilia NghipandulwaOnawa Senior Secondary School – Omusati RegionNghipandulwa described her school year as demanding, citing limited resources as a major hurdle.“Despite the challenges, I still succeeded,” she said.She plans to pursue AS studies before following a medical career path.NSSCAS top performersPanduleni NghitanwaOshigambo High School – Oshikoto RegionNghitanwa said the year proved far more demanding than expected.“It was my first time doing AS. At the beginning, we thought it would be easy after speaking to previous top performers, but it became very difficult,” she said.She credited her teachers for keeping learners motivated and focused.Nicodemus HeitaOnawa Senior Secondary School – Omusati RegionHeita expressed gratitude and satisfaction with his results.“I am really happy and excited. I thank the Lord for answering my prayers,” he said.He added that mistakes made throughout the year motivated him to work harder and push himself further.Elao AushonaOnawa Senior Secondary School – Omusati RegionAushona encouraged future AS learners to remain focused and resilient.“My message to the next group of AS learners is to work hard, don’t be discouraged, pray, and always trust in God,” he said.

Top NSSCO and NSSCAS candidates share their recipes for success

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Namibian Sun 2026-01-14

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