Investing in people remains at the heart of the Gondwana Collection’s approach to hospitality and skills development. This commitment was recently celebrated as employees received French language certificates through a collaborative programme with the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC).
Launched in April 2025 as a pilot initiative, the programme formed part of Gondwana Collection’s broader vision to strengthen cultural exchange, professional growth and service excellence within Namibia’s tourism industry. Running until September 2025, the course gave employees the opportunity to develop practical French communication skills while earning internationally recognised certifications.
The programme was designed to help employees engage more confidently with French-speaking guests, an important tourism market for Namibia. Beyond language development, participants also gained valuable cross-cultural communication skills and enhanced professional growth opportunities.
Investing in Namibia’s Tourism Future
The collaboration with FNCC aligns with Gondwana Collection’s wider philosophy of nurturing talent through education, mentorship and skills development programmes that create lasting opportunities for Namibians.
Celebrating Certificate Recipients
The following employees successfully completed the programme and received certificates:
Certificate A1.2 (Windhoek)
• Selmari Brink
• Tara-Lee Halgreen
• Salome Nguaiko
• Samantha Philander
Certificate A1.1 (Windhoek)
• Jane Bezuidenhout
• Selmari Brink
• Tara-Lee Halgreen
• Tangi Lukolo
• Tapiwa Lushetile
• Loretha Muzanima
• Salome Nguaiko
• Samantha Philander
Certificate A1.1 (The Weinberg)
• Stranger Basson
• Aloysia Kgama
• Jo-Mary Skrywer
A Partnership Built on Growth and Cultural Exchange
The partnership between Gondwana Collection and FNCC highlights the growing importance of multilingual hospitality within Namibia’s tourism sector.
As Namibia continues to welcome travellers from across the world, initiatives such as these play an important role in enhancing guest experiences while creating meaningful opportunities for hospitality professionals.
For the certificate recipients, the achievement represents dedication, personal growth and a willingness to embrace new cultures and opportunities.
