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WHAT IF… we think differently?
Conversations with researchers and civic leaders shaping Africa’s future.
What If… We Think Differently About Funding? AfricaGiving Reimagined Part 1 and 2
AfricaGiving’s journey comes alive as Tendai Murisa and Nontsikelelo Nzula unpack how individual giving is reshaping local philanthropy — from platform innovations and storytelling to campaigns like “Send a Child to School.” Together, they reveal why simple, transparent giving is powering Africa’s next chapter.
20 May 2026
Shifts in the Land and Agrarian Question in Africa – Part 1 and 2
This opening episode of Africa’s Path examines the continent’s economic and social crossroads—spotlighting debt, food insecurity, and import dependence. It calls for redefining prosperity beyond GDP and explores bold, agency‑driven solutions rooted in entrepreneurship, innovation, and value addition. The conversation urges Africa to move past dependency toward inclusive, resilient transformation.
21 April 2026
What If We Rediscover the Middle? Our Big Bet for 2026
In an age of polarisation and eroding trust, The Middle calls for rediscovering consensus — not as neutrality, but as a mindset of compromise, Ubuntu, and collective purpose. This podcast explores how cooperation can thrive amid fragmentation, from global governance failures to resilient communities choosing dialogue over division.
14 April 2026
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What If… we fund the change we want to see? AfricaGiving Reimagined Part 2
What If… we fund the change we want to see? How do we make it easier for everyday Africans to support the organisations building our future? In this episode, Tendai Murisa breaks down the bold idea behind AfricaGiving — the first Pan‑African platform designed to make individual giving simple, transparent, and impactful. From the early…
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What If… We Think Differently About Fundraising? AfricaGiving Reimagined Part 1
What If… We Think Differently About Fundraising? AfricaGiving Reimagined Part 1 In this episode, Tendai Murisa sits down with Nontsikelelo Nzula — the coordinator of AfricaGiving — to unpack real lessons from their bold individual‑giving journey since 2023. They dive into what’s working, what’s changing, and how the new AfricaGiving platform is making it easier…
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What If… We Think Differently About The Land and Agrarian Question in Africa | Part 2
What If… We Think Differently About The Land and Agrarian Question in Africa | Part 2 In this second episode of our deep dive into Shifts in the Land and the Agrarian Question in Africa, we move beyond diagnosis to action. The land question remains at the heart of Africa’s development challenges—until it is adequately…
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Land and Agrarian Question in Africa: How did we get to where we are today?
Land and Agrarian Question in Africa: How did we get to where we are today? 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 series traces Africa’s journey to the present,…
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What If We Rediscover the Middle? Our Big Bet for 2026
What If We Rediscover the Middle? Our Big Bet for 2026 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 compromise, consensus‑building, and Ubuntu. This podcast explores the urgent…
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What If We Chose Solidarity? Reimagining GBV Support in Zimbabwe
What If We Chose Solidarity? Reimagining GBV Support in Zimbabwe 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 alone. This episode introduces the We Are One Fund, a bold new way of pooling resources to…
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Africa’s Path – Part 2 | What If… We Think Differently?
Africa’s Path – Part 2 | What If… We Think Differently? 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 development agenda. We explore practical solutions that empower local entrepreneurs, strengthen agency, and unlock…
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Africa’s Path – Part 1 | What If… We Think Differently?
Africa’s Path – Part 1 | What If… We Think Differently? 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 on imports, while highlighting the urgent need to reframe prosperity beyond GDP. The conversation teases bold…
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So What? African Citizens Watch: Turning Civic Tech into Accountability
So What? African Citizens Watch: Turning Civic Tech into Accountability 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 accountability across Africa. From promises to actions, we explore how African Citizens Watch…
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Zimbabwe perspectives: from pledges to progress – African Citizens Watch
In the final episode of the “What If…We Think Differently?” series by African Citizens Watch, we journey through Zimbabwe’s evolving landscape of civic engagement, policy reform, and citizen-led accountability. Titled Zimbabwe Perspectives: From Pledges to Progress, this conversation distils the challenges and opportunities facing the nation, offering a reflective close to the series with insights…