The Sem Kasete Tournament is proving to be more than just a sporting event for Coblenz Combined School. According to the school’s principal, Ebson-Ebbs Kuzatjike, the tournament has significantly contributed to the institution’s development — both infrastructurally and academically.

"You could see that some of the things that are surrounding us are revamped or new structures, and it was done through the Kasete tournament,” Kuzatjike said. “So the Kasete tournament has also given us a formula on how to recalibrate ourselves in how to improve this school once again."

Before the intervention of the tournament, the school lacked a full perimeter fence, making it easy for learners to leave the premises unsupervised. With support from the tournament, the school now boasts a proper fence, enhancing security and learner discipline.

The tournament has also provided essential learning materials, including textbooks and reams of copy paper. In addition, the Okakarara Constituency Councillor and the chairperson of the regional council pledged a further N$24,000 towards purchasing more textbooks for the school.

Beyond infrastructure and academics, the Sem Kasete Tournament serves as a platform for talent scouting in sports, dance, and modelling.

"It's just that maybe we need to look at it from my perspective,” said Assistant Netball Coach and scout Anna-Marie Kotjipati, “where we bring in teachers and coaches to also be groomed as to what it is that is expected from the players when they take part."

Entertainment organiser Veroo Kaura echoed the tournament’s broader impact.

"This is for them to have the opportunity to start their modelling careers; for instance, if they want to participate in bigger pageants such as Miss Namibia,” she said. “Our last winner from 2023, she was a winner of Miss Sem Kasete; she went further and won Miss Face."

This year’s Miss Sem Kasete Modelling Competition was won by Motjari Tjongarero, a learner from Coblenz Combined School.