What If... We think differently?

What If... We think differently?

Tendai Murisa

Episodes 49
Avg. Duration 25m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Sep 2023
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
14%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

We revisit assumptions about our being and condition (location, social status and beliefs) and seek to identify ways getting out of the rut. We believe in the collective power of common people. We tell stories of everyday heroes of hope and the grind. Above we seek to reclaim our agency.

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Recent Episodes

What If... we fund the change we want to see?

May 28, 2026 22m

Tendai Murisa unpacks the founding vision behind AfricaGiving — a platform built to make individual giving across the continent simple, trusted, and truly Pan‑African. He reflects on the early…

What If... We Think Differently About Fundraising? AfricaGiving Reimagined Part 1

May 20, 2026 23m

Tendai Murisa sits down with Nontsikelelo Nzula, coordinator of AfricaGiving, to unpack practical lessons from their individual‑giving journey since 2023. They explore what’s working, what’s…

What If... We Think Differently About The Land and Agrarian Question in Africa | Part 2

Apr 28, 2026 30m

This second episode of our deep dive into Shifts in the Land and the Agrarian Question in Africa moves from analysis to action, emphasizing that Africa’s development hinges on resolving the land…

S6E3 What If... We Think Differently About The Land and Agrarian Question in Africa

Apr 19, 2026 30m

In this episode of The What If...We Think Differently? podcast, we dive into Dr. Tendai Murisa’s groundbreaking book Shifts in the Land and Agrarian Question in Africa.This first part of a two-part…

S6E2 What If... we rediscover the middle? Our Big Bet for 2026

Apr 14, 2026 25m

In a world pulled apart by polarisation, collapsing trust, and the rise of extreme positions, we need to rediscover the middle - not as a political position, but as a way of thinking rooted in…

S6E1 What If... We Think Differently? About Ending Gender-Based Violence in Zimbabwe

Apr 14, 2026 26m

Across Zimbabwe, courageous organisations are standing on the frontlines of gender‑based violence — offering safety, legal protection, medical care, and healing for survivors. But they cannot do it…

S6E1 We Are One: A New Way to Resource the Fight Against GBV in Zimbabwe

Apr 14, 2026 26m

Across Zimbabwe, courageous organisations are standing on the frontlines of gender‑based violence — offering safety, legal protection, medical care, and healing for survivors. But they cannot do it…

S5E2 Africa's Path - Part 2 | What If... We Think Differently?

Dec 11, 2025 26m

In this concluding episode of Africa’s Path, we move from diagnosis to action. Building on the continent’s current challenges, the conversation centres on what must be done to reclaim Africa’s…

S5E1 Africa's Path Part 1

Dec 03, 2025 47m

This opening episode of Africa’s Path explores the continent’s current economic and social crossroads, drawing on an earlier insight. We unpack Africa’s debt challenges, food insecurity, and reliance…

S4E6 So What? African Citizens Watch: Turning Civic Tech into Accountability

Nov 26, 2025 33m

What does civic tech actually change—and how do we know it is working?In this episode, we unpack the “So What?” question behind African Citizens Watch, a platform built to strengthen public…

S4E5 Zimbabwe perspectives: from pledges to progress

Oct 03, 2025 18m

Diving into Zimbabwe’s challenges and opportunities, and final insights from the series.

S4E4 Zambia Unpacked – Accountability in Action

Sep 04, 2025 24m

Four years in office; one more year to go: Has the government of Zambia done enough for a second term?

S4E3 Botswana Spotlight - Tracking a new chapter

Aug 18, 2025 21m

Botswana has long been hailed as a model of democratic stability in Africa. Yet, since gaining independence in 1966, the country remained under the rule of a single dominant party—until the historic…

S4E2 South Africa Focus – Tracking the gap between policy and reality

Aug 13, 2025 18m

A closer look at the Government of National Unity in South Africa. Can they navigate internal tensions to deliver on commitments made to citizens? For the first time since 1994, the ANC has lost its…

Unpacking African Citizens Watch and the importance of transparency and accountability by governments.

Aug 05, 2025 40m

Democracy isn’t a one-time event—it’s a journey. African Citizens Watch is committed to walking that path alongside everyday citizens, tracking the promises made by governments during elections…

S3E4 The Future of NGOs - Part 4

May 14, 2025 32m

Explore how NGOs are redefining themselves beyond the traditional model, shifting back to authentic, membership-based associations and unions led by member interests. Learn about community-embedded…

S3E3 The Future of NGOs - Part 3

May 07, 2025 27m

In this episode, we examine the future of NGOs amid a rapidly changing global landscape. As traditional aid models face disruption, marked by reduced foreign funding and shifting donor priorities,…

S3E2 The Future of NGOs - Part 2

Apr 30, 2025 23m

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the fast-changing world of NGOs and nonprofits! Discover how organisations are navigating a perfect storm of funding cuts, rising costs, and fierce competition…

S3E1 The Future of NGOs - Part 1

Apr 17, 2025 18m

In this episode of the What If… We think differently? podcast, we discuss the dramatic shifts in NGO funding that unfolded in January 2025, focusing on the significant cuts to official development…

African Philanthropy Series Part 5

Dec 07, 2024 28m

We discuss the supposed ephemeral nature of community-based foundations practicing philanthropy in African Philanthropy. In this conversation, Tendai and Nonstikelelo interrogate the lack of systems,…

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