What If... We think differently?

Join us as we explore the current policy-making landscape and challenge the status quo. Through insightful analysis and compelling discussions, we delve deep into the patterns of the past processes of policy making and uncover the possibility of an alternative approach. Tune in now and be part of the conversation that could redefine the way government engages citizen when making policies.

Zimbabwe’s Land and Agrarian reform; outstanding issues, ecosystem of production and possibilities. It’s been 24 years since the beginning of the Fast Track land reform program. What happened, where are we, and what needs to be fixed? Join us as we discuss the Zimbabwean agrarian landscape and what the future could look like. 

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of local governance, exploring the challenges faced by the system. From the dynamic between elected officials and technocrats to navigating bureaucratic administrations and feuds, Tune in now to gain a fresh perspective on how our systems operate.

We are living in the era of entrepreneurship there is a mushrooming of Micro, Small, and medium enterprises in sub-Saharan Africa. How are these enterprises engaging with digital financial products and services? Join the conversation with Belinda Chaora and Nontsikelelo Nzula

Where do we see Zimbabwe in the next five years? This is a sequel to a discussion about what engaged communities and the church should look like between elections. In this episode we discuss the role of the youth, what can be fixed, how?, and what role citizens can play towards building the Zimbabwe we want.

What role do engaged communities play in fostering a culture of inclusive democracy? In this episode we explore democracy beyond elections and the power associational life can have towards inclusive development and what this looks like in the 21st century.

What must we do as citizens to improve the transport system in Zimbabwe and how we learn from our past mistakes and failures and reconsider something else?

What are the possible ways of improving domestic resource mobilization? What is limiting the growth of agriculture and what are the potential challenges in the growth of Agriculture? Let’s discuss these questions and explore possible solutions. What must we do?

In this series, we look at ways of raising resources and how to effectively deploy them. Starting with local governance, how must we improve local authority revenue collection and deployment to deal with the problems we are facing?

Democracy has several sites of expression including the working of communities within and amongst each other through associations and networks of solidarity to solve public problems. This episode uncovers some of the sites of expression, and by extension sites of democracy in practice. Tendai Murisa, Shelly Satuku and Belinda Chaora Twitter: @tmurisa @bchaora @Shelly_Dlamini

What do you see as the link between democracy and economic progress or development? Can one advance without the other? In this podcast we flesh out this important link explaining the interplay between livelihood, trade, asset accumulation and resource distribution. We demonstrate that the processes which govern these activities are the expression of democracy.  Tendai Murisa, Belinda Chaora and Ed...

We each have our firm positions on what our political solutions should look like. But rarely do we take a step back to think about the consequences of our refusal to compromise. In this episode, Tendai is joined by Claire as they explore the impact of our failed national conversations and what good conversation on national discourse can look like. Tendai Murisa, Claire Nyamayaro and Belinda Chaora...

In this podcast we look at the concept of citizenship, what it looks like and how can it be practiced by everyday people. We consider some activities being done by ordinary residents that demonstrate active citizenship. Tendai Murisa, Sharon Murisa and Belinda Chaora Twitter: @tmurisa @Shazzyvimbai

In this podcast, we look at how citizens can take back control of how their cities or urban centers are run by being more involved in problem-solving. We showcase some examples that have happened in Zimbabwe, where citizens have engaged in co-production leading to new forms of accountability and change. Tendai Murisa, Eddah Jowah and Belinda Chaora Twitter: @tmurisa @E_Jowah

In this episode, we demonstrate the importance of understanding democracy not just as a political conversation but one that is outworked in many other spaces including religious, social, and economic spaces. We speak specifically about the role religious bodies have in understanding and practicing active citizenship as contributors to associational life. Tendai Murisa, Nonstikelelo Nzula and Belin...

Democracy has several sites of expression including the working of communities within and amongst each other through associations and networks of solidarity to solve public problems. This episode uncovers some of the sites of expression, and by extension sites of democracy in practice. Tendai Murisa, Nolwazi Ndlovu and Belinda Chaora. Twitter: @tmurisa @Nolwazindlovu24

In this podcast, we revisit the issue of democracy with a specific focus on democracy as a way of life-starting in the home. How has democracy been demonstrated in African societies and what is wrong with that current demonstration? We try to demonstrate the link between democracy and active citizenship. Featuring: Tendai Murisa, Rebekah Cross, and Belinda Chaora. Twitter: @tmurisa

How do we talk to each other, how do we get ourselves to engage in meaningful conversations where we don't talk over each other or blame-shift when criticism comes? What is our common ground for public discourse? Let’s discuss this topic and see how we can improve our public debates.

As Zimbabweans, what do the next 5 years look like? What if we analyze the agencies of demobilization? Let’s discuss these and see how we ensure collective mobilization.

Historically we are social beings who solve problems together. So what do we as citizens when we face public problems? How does this impact or influence the government, and is there more we can do to deepen our democracy?

What if we think differently about inclusive democracy and inclusive development? What does that look like and how do we implement it?

What if we reconsider everyday forms of rural social organization as a real impediment to democracy? What would reforms for inclusive democracy look like

What if we think differently about creating networks of solidarity in fighting/pushing back against authoritarianism?

We are at a moment where assumptions about stability and democracy are under challenge. Could this be the moment to rethink and build upon what works