Zimbabweans make condom bangles

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Zimbabweans make condom bangles
By Steve Vickers
BBC, Harare


In Zimbabwe, enterprising traders are making money by turning female condoms into brightly-coloured bangles.
The rubber rings are removed from the condoms and made into fashion items.

Although it is profitable for the vendors, those involved in the distribution of the heavily-subsidised condoms want to end the practice.

One shopper in central Harare said: "They're pretty. I used to wear them until I discovered they were made from condoms. Then I threw them away."

Alfred, who also sells watches, batteries and necklaces, sells a packet of three bangles for Z$10,000 (US$2).

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