Learners and Former Learners Honoured for Great Performance and Commitment
We are happy to share that Kuisebmond Secondary School was once again recognised at the Cricket Namibia Annual Awards, held on Saturday, 7 June 2025, at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek. This special event celebrated talent, teamwork, and the love for cricket in Namibia.
Our school was proudly represented by our principal, Mr. J. Maswahu, who received awards on behalf of our learners.
This is the second year in a row that our school received awards at this national event—something we are very proud of. It shows the hard work and talent of our learners and the great support from our community.
School Awards: A Proud School
Under the National Sixes Awards, Kuisebmond Secondary School received:
National Sixes U/16 Girls – Winners for 2024 Recipient: Kuisebmond Secondary School
National Schools League U/16 Girls School League – Winners for 2024 Recipient: Kuisebmond Secondary School
These awards show the strong skills of our girls’ cricket teams. We thank the community coaches who train our learners and the parents who always support them. We are proud of all the learners who took part and worked hard to make this possible.
Shangelao Shines on the Big Stage
Young Talent Rising: Shangelao Hinamundowa Makes Us Proud
Another exciting moment was when Shangelao Hinamundowa, a Grade 11 learner at Kuisebmond Secondary School, was honoured with a national award.
U/19 Female Bowler of the Year 2024
Recipient: Shangelao Hinamundowa
Shangelao has worked hard to improve her game and has now been recognised as the best U/19 female bowler in the country. We are proud to have her as part of our school.
Sibling Power: Wilka & Mekelaye Mwatile – Pride of Kuisebmond
Two Sisters, One Big Dream: The Mwatile Sisters Shine
We are excited to celebrate two of our former learners who are now stars in Namibian cricket: Wilka Mwatile and her sister Mekelaye Mwatile. Their hard work and love for the game continue to inspire other young learners.
Wilka Mwatile – A Player Who Makes a Difference
Awards Received:
Capricorn Eagles’ Bowler of the Year 2024 26 Matches | 32 Wickets | Economy: 4.1 | Average: 12
Capricorn Eagles’ Player of the Year 2024
Capricorn Eagles’ Change Maker Award 2024 (Given to a player who helps others and makes a difference outside the field)
Wilka Mwatile receiving the Capricorn Eagles’ Player of the Year Award – A true role model on and off the field.
Wilka is not only a great cricket player, but she also helps and motivates young girls in Namibia. The Change Maker Award shows how she is touching lives and giving back to the community. Many young players now look up to her.
Mekelaye Mwatile – The Team’s Choice
Award Received:
Capricorn Eagles’ Players’ Player of the Year 2024
Mekelaye Mwatile receiving the Players’ Player of the Year Award – Loved and respected by her teammates.
Mekelaye was chosen by her teammates for this award, showing how much they appreciate her teamwork and support. She is a true team player with a big heart.
A Night to Remember
This year’s Cricket Namibia Awards was attended by Hon. Dr. Dino Ballotti, Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture. His presence showed the importance of sports and youth development in our country.
We are very proud of all the learners and former learners who were honoured. We also salute the efforts of the community sports clubs and dedicated coaches who continue to train and guide our learners outside the classroom.
Their success is proof that with passion, support, and opportunity, our young people can reach great heights—both on and off the field.
