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The story behind Zimbabwe's scarf

Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa is hardly ever seen without a scarf

An accidental fashion accessory is helping Zimbabwe's new president rebrand the country - and distance himself from his predecessor Robert Mugabe and his 37-year rule.

Since the Davos summit in January, Emmerson Mnangagwa is hardly ever seen without a scarf in the colours of Zimbabwe's flag around his neck - no matter the temperature.

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