Gondwe is an African surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Goodall Edward Gondwe (1936–2023), Malawian economist Gregory Gondwe, Malawian journalist, editor and media consultant Lovenes Gondwe, Malawian politician Mimmy Gondwe (born 1977), South African politician Precious Gondwe, Botswana based lawyer and businesswoman Walije Gondwe (born 1936), Malawian novelist Zilanie Gondwe (born 1974), Malawian journalist and entrepreneur