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Gondwana Collection Namibia — tourism and hospitality company operating luxury lodges and conservation facilities, named most admired tourism brand in 2026.
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The Namibian
Gondwana introduced 128 gemsbok and 15 eland in the year preceding the 2026 game count
“These favourable conditions also allowed Gondwana to introduce 128 gemsbok and 15 eland in the year preceding the 2026 game count.”
Gondwana Kalahari Park’s 2026 Game CountThe Namibian
Gondwana Collection Namibia opened Luna Namib Collection, its newest luxury destination
“Right now, that dream has become reality with the opening of the Luna Namib Collection – Gondwana's newest luxury destination and one of its most ambitious hospitality projects to date.”
Once Upon a Dream: A New Chapter of Luxury Opens in the NamibThe Namibian
Gondwana Collection Namibia hosted apprentices throughout their workplace training
“Gondwana Collection Namibia hosted the apprentices throughout their workplace training while they completed the theoretical component of their studies at Okakarara Vocational Training Centre.”
A Dream, A Journey, A Chef’s HatThe Namibian
Gondwana Collection Namibia takes tourists to Okapuka Safari Lodge and Weinberg in Windhoek
“A spokesperson of Gondwana Collection Namibia says they take tourists to Okapuka Safari Lodge and the Weinberg in Windhoek.”
Windhoek needs more attractions, says hospitality associationThe Namibian
Gondwana recorded 12.36% gain over the past year
“Beyond the main stock exchange listings, companies such as Agra and Gondwana have also recorded positive movements over the past year, gaining 13.77% and 12.36% respectively.”
Capricorn Group remains star player on NSXWindhoek Observer
Gondwana Collection Namibia donated three vehicles to the three conservancies
“Earlier this year, Gondwana Collection Namibia donated three vehicles to the three conservancies to improve anti-poaching patrols, wildlife monitoring and community conservation activities in the Palmwag Concession Area, which is home to desert-adapted black rhinos, elephants and lions.”
Pupkewitz Toyota donates N$40,000 worth of equipment to Namibia’s rhino rangersThe Namibian
Gondwana stayed at N$10, gaining 12.36% over the year
“In over-the-counter trading, Agra held at N$4.35, up 12.99% year on year, while Gondwana stayed at N$10, gaining 12.36% over the year.”
NSX market insights for 6 JulyThe Namibian
Gondwana Collection Namibia recently carried out an intensive reinforcement session sharpening monitoring skills
“Gondwana Collection Namibia recently carried out an intensive reinforcement session, sharpening monitoring skills.”
Rangers sharpen skills to save black rhinosThe Namibian
Namushasha River Lodge is part of Gondwana Collection Namibia
“Namushasha River Lodge, part of the Gondwana Collection Namibia group, has received a refurbishment.”
Namushasha River Lodge receives breath of fresh airInformanté
Gondwana Collection Namibia provided assistance to rally teams at Damara Mopane Lodge vehicle cleaning and preparation for next expedition stages
“According to Gondwana Collection Namibia, the rally teams received assistance from lodge staff who helped clean and prepare the vehicles for the next stages of the expedition.”
Trans-Africa Rally leaves Namibia for Botswana after crossing Damaraland, Etosha and DivunduLight to moderate rainfall and thundershowers are occurring across southern Namibia, with the Meteorological Service forecasting intensification throughout the day. Interior regions, including Hardap and //Kharas, are expected to receive more rainfall on Saturday.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →
Light to moderate rainfall and thundershowers are occurring across southern Namibia, with the Meteorological Service forecasting intensification throughout the day. Interior regions, including Hardap and //Kharas, are expected to receive more rainfall on Saturday.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Tsondab River near Sossusvlei and the Fish River in southern Namibia are flowing following weekend rainfall, with the Fish River's increased flow flooding roads including the D609 in the //Kharas Region. Rainy weather is forecast to move northward and reach the north-eastern parts of the country by Tuesday.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Hardap and //Kharas regions recorded between 20mm and 50mm of rain over the weekend, with some areas such as Farm Kareeboomkolk near Rehoboth receiving more than 50mm on Saturday. The rainfall has begun to revive several of the region's rivers, with the Kalf River in the Hardap Region recording noticeable rises.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →
Jacky Kaputu, a tourism innovation and development student, completed an internship in reservations at Gondwana Collection Namibia and was hired as a permanent team member after six months, drawn by the company's values around sustainability and responsible tourism.
19 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian entertainers including Gazza, Lize Ehlers, and others are participating in the Clean Up Namibia Celebrity Clean-Up Campaign on 19 September at Okapale, Goreangab, to mark World Cleanup Day. Led by La-Toya Mwoombola-Hamutenya, the initiative aims to promote civic pride, responsible waste practices, and environmental awareness.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Meteorological Services predicted thunderstorms affecting the north-eastern, central-northern, central and eastern parts of the country on Tuesday and Wednesday, with windy conditions in the interior and fog on the coast. Road users are urged to exercise caution due to slippery roads and reduced visibility.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian musician Elemotho Mosimane, now based in East Africa, will perform at the National Theatre of Namibia on Saturday for his first show in the country since 2022. He says the intimate venue calls for a laid-back approach, and plans to focus on his acoustic guitar and lyrics rather than dancing, mixing new songs with old favourites.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Gondwana Leadership Academy runs an intensive two-session programme that emphasises self-understanding, personal values and mindfulness alongside practical skills in communication and team dynamics. Leadership, the programme teaches, begins with knowing yourself rather than simply holding a position of authority.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A German-led research consortium is testing the HygO project at Kalahari Anib Lodge, a containerised system that treats wastewater on site and produces renewable energy through green hydrogen. The project, financed by Germany's Federal Ministry for the Environment, is the first of its kind in Namibia and explores how wastewater, hydrogen, oxygen and renewable energy can operate in a closed loop for resource efficiency in water-scarce environments.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Chef Rebeka Kamaturiri has returned to Namibia after studying at Le Calabash Culinary Academy in France, where she learned the importance of fresh, local ingredients and the relationship between farmers and chefs. She believes Namibia has potential to strengthen connections between local farmers and the hospitality industry.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Gondwana Collection Namibia enrolled forty-five colleagues in an intensive butler hospitality training programme presented by the Saba International Butler Academy & Training School to support the launch of the Luna Namib Collection and growth of its Secret Collection portfolio.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Gondwana Collection Namibia was named Namibia's most admired brand in the tourism and hospitality category at the Brand Africa Awards in June, marking the company's 30th anniversary. The award recognises brands that have earned consumer trust and loyalty while contributing to their industries and communities.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Gondwana Kalahari Park's 2026 annual game count recorded 823 animals, up 42% from 580 in 2025. The count helps monitor population trends and veld condition across the 9,800-hectare park, which was established in 2006 to rehabilitate overgrazed farmland and restore it as a wildlife sanctuary.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Gondwana Collection Namibia has opened Luna Namib Collection, a new luxury hospitality destination south of Sesriem in the Namib Desert, designed around the lunar cycle with changing experiences tied to moon phases.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Viktoria Namene, who joined Gondwana Collection Namibia as a cleaner in 2022, completed a three-year Hospitality Apprenticeship programme with the Okakarara Vocational Training Centre, majoring in core commercial cookery (level 3) and earning two certificates in accommodation and food and beverage service. She was the sole representative from Gondwana's Windhoek team among 15 apprentices from various conservancies.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Hospitality Association of Namibia says tourists find Windhoek lacks sufficient attractions and events, with feedback that museums and historical buildings are not properly promoted. While the city serves as a gateway to Namibia's tourism destinations, urban tourism remains limited to historic landmarks and township experiences.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Group, which owns Bank Windhoek and Capricorn Asset Management, has been a top performer on the Namibia Securities Exchange with a 32.45% share price increase over the past 12 months. The NSX Overall Index rose 1.06% over the latest trading week, with mixed performance across listed companies.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Pupkewitz Toyota and Children in the Wilderness donated conservation equipment worth N$40,000 to rhino rangers protecting desert-adapted black rhinos in the Kunene Region. The donation, which includes backpacks, sleeping bags, binoculars, hiking shoes and knives, was distributed to rangers from Torra, Sesfontein and Anabeb conservancies.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Securities Exchange closed marginally higher on 6 July, with the NSX Local Index rising 0.04% and the NSX Overall Index advancing 0.63%, driven by gains in banking and investment counters including SBN Holdings, Capricorn Group, and FirstRand Namibia.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Meteorological Services predicts thundershowers will persist in //Kharas, Hardap, and eastern regions on Saturday, with warnings of flash flooding and windy conditions. Several areas are already flooded from ongoing rain and hail, making roads difficult to navigate.
20 June 2026 · Informanté →
Intense hailstorms and rainstorms have dominated the Hardap and //Kharas regions this week, with some areas recording over 40 millimetres of rainfall. Locations including Betta, Duwisib, and Mariental recorded substantial rainfall ranging from 36mm to 70mm during Thursday to Friday morning.
19 June 2026 · Informanté →
Widespread frost, rain and hail have affected Hardap and //Kharas regions, with several //Kharas towns recording rainfall between 8–24 mm. The Namibia Meteorological Services predicts strong winds and heavy thundershowers will continue across the south on Friday, with possible spread to central and eastern areas, raising flash flood risks.
18 June 2026 · Informanté →
Cold, rainy conditions and hail affected southern regions on Wednesday, with the Namibia Meteorological Services predicting heavy thundershowers, possible flash floods, and cold, windy weather on Thursday, particularly in the south, along with rain and low temperatures in eastern, central, and coastal areas.
17 June 2026 · Informanté →
Gondwana Collection Namibia held a reinforcement session for environment management teams and rangers from Gondwana Canyon Park and the Elephants, Rhino and People Anti-Poaching Unit to sharpen monitoring skills, including individual identification, health assessment, and behaviour observation to support the Black Rhino Sanctuary.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namushasha River Lodge, part of Gondwana Collection Namibia, closed from January to March for a comprehensive overhaul including a new thatch roof, updated guest areas, and a redesigned interior inspired by Bwabwata National Park and the Kwando River. The lodge reopened on 2 April and has received positive feedback.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Trans-Africa Rally 2026, an 8,135-kilometre cross-continental expedition, completed its Namibian leg after traversing Damaraland, Etosha National Park, and Divundu over 14 days, with participants now crossing into Botswana towards Chobe Game Lodge.
19 May 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Meteorological Service predicts rain showers across northern, central-eastern and extreme south-eastern interior regions on Tuesday, with strong winds expected in central and southern areas. Recent showers have already fallen on Outjo (12mm), Kamanjab and surrounding areas (14–20mm), and parts of Etosha National Park.
18 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Training Authority conducted recognition of prior learning assessments for experienced waiters and other hospitality workers at Gondwana Collection Namibia across multiple regions in March, evaluating their practical and theoretical competencies against national benchmarks and awarding nationally recognised qualifications in tourism and hospitality disciplines under the Namibia Qualifications Framework.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A partnership between Greenspace Namibia, Gondwana Collection Namibia and PSG Wealth Namibia is developing Avis Dam as an urban green space, with a new dam warden appointed, information panels installed, and plans for further infrastructure and community engagement.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Etosha King Nehale lodge welcomed seven elders from Ongwediva and surrounding areas for a two-night stay, during which they shared their life stories and were taken on a game drive through Etosha National Park.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →