Triumphant College hosts STEM quiz

High-stakes competition
Learners from 12 Windhoek schools put their science and mathematics skills to the test during Triumphant College’s annual STEM quiz.
Nee-Thanks Uupindi
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Triumphant College hosted its 2026 STEM Quiz Competition on 9 July, bringing together 12 schools from across Windhoek to test learners’ knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The competition, organised by the college’s Faculty of Engineering, aimed to promote critical thinking, teamwork and innovation among learners while encouraging greater interest in STEM subjects.

Participants were tested on mathematics, physics and chemistry, with questions based on the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level curriculum.

Windhoek High School took first place, represented by Anita de Waal and Lené Cloete. Jan Möhr Secondary School finished second, represented by Kristofina Nekongo and Sakaria Mbwale, while Dawid Bezuidenhout High School secured third place, represented by Aleandro Wassuca and Angeline Nyamatendedza.

WHS received a tablet for the school, smartwatches and backpacks for the learners, medals for the learners and teacher, and a trophy. Jan Möhr received a tablet, backpacks and silver medals, while Dawid Bezuidenhout received a hard drive, backpacks and bronze medals.

The prizes, valued at more than N$22 000, were funded by Triumphant College management without external sponsorship.

De Waal said the competition gave her an opportunity to experience a different learning environment. “It was a great experience since I am from the other side of town and do not often see the college. It was great to see another tertiary institution,” she said.

Cloete said the event promoted sportsmanship and allowed learners to connect with others. “It was an incredible experience of good sportsmanship and healthy competition. It was also a good opportunity for networking and meeting new people,” she said.

Maycock Hore, keynote speaker and adviser to the Triumphant College rector, said STEM played an important role in national development by supporting fields such as engineering, construction and innovation.

“Every building you enter, every bridge you cross, every hospital that saves lives, every mobile phone you use, every vehicle that transports people, every satellite that connects continents - someone imagined it first,” he said.

He said innovation began with people asking whether there was a better way to solve problems.

The competition provided learners with exposure to STEM fields while recognising their academic efforts and achievements.