WATCH: President Mnangagwa Finally Explains Why He Wears His Scarf Regardless of Weather

WATCH: President Mnangagwa Finally Explains Why He Wears His Scarf Regardless of Weather

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has finally revealed the reason behind his signature scarf, which he’s often seen wearing, even in sweltering heat.

Since the Davos summit in January 2018, Mnangagwa has been rarely seen without the scarf, proudly displaying the colours of Zimbabwe’s flag around his neck, regardless of the temperature. Before his recent interview in China, there had been speculation about the scarf’s significance, especially as old photographs of former President Robert Mugabe and other leaders from the 1980s show them wearing similar scarves. This led some to wonder if it was a traditional ZANU-PF symbol.

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President Mnangagwa Explains Why He Wears His Scarf in All Weather Conditions

Now, Mnangagwa has spoken out. In a video clip shared by Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, the president finally addressed the significance of his scarf during an interview on CGTN’s Leaders Talk with host Liu Xin.

President Mnangagwa said for him, the scarf isn’t just a fashion statement. It’s a bold declaration of his pride in Zimbabwe and a constant reminder of his patriotism.

“It is just my own notion,” Mnangagwa said in the video, “Like it or not, I just decided to wear my flag because I am very proud of being Zimbabwean. I’m very proud of my flag and I carry it as a demonstration that I love my country.”

You can watch the video below:

“The Scarf is worn all the time because patriotism knows no weather or its elements. “President @edmnangagwa pic.twitter.com/Q8hepO3rrI

— Nick Mangwana (@nickmangwana) September 10, 2024

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Mixed Reactions from Zimbabweans

After the video of President Emmerson Mnangagwa explaining why he always wears the scarf, Zimbabweans flooded the comment section with their own opinions. While some were satisfied by his explanation, others dismissed it as nothing more than a public relations stunt and even linked the scarf to superstition. Here are some of the reactions:

@desmondsharukai:

Ndeche mbashto icho. Anything else is just propaganda

@octopus_neutral:

Kkkkkkk, so the scarf is the only symbol of patriotism? Mune ma jokes hanty! Show your patriotism by developing the country and taking good care of the people , not that dhende!!!

@RomeoMudimu:

I really love the consistency in wearing the scarf and also the fact that it is now a brand!

@MavhungaTW:

Patriotism is in the mind not the scarf.

@normanmunyedza:

You answered it better

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