Matebeleland Liberation Organisation unveils its flag

Today the 24th January 2013, the Paul Siwela led Matebeleland Liberation Organisation (MLO) National Executive Committee unveiled its flag to its members and supporters and the general members of the public.

MLO say this is the flag of the independence movement and should not be confused with the flag of The Republic of Matebeleland which was unveiled on 24 October 2012.

Siwela's MLO says with the support, commitment and sacrifice of the diversy people of Matebeleland who make the membership of Matebeleland Liberation Organisation, The Republic of Matebeleland shall be born by 2018.
 
Here is the meaning of the flag:
 
The Black Colour
The black colour represents all the black people found in Matebeleland and elsewhere who subscribe to the cause for the independence of The Republic of Matebelelaand by 2018. The black colour also represents fairness, justice and independence of the people of Matebeleland and that Matebeleland Liberation Organisation ie MLO shall stand for these values.
 
The White Colour
The white colour represents peace,transparency and egalitarianism.

The Red Colour
The red colour represents courage,stoicism, commitment, sacrifice and dedication to The Republic of Matebeleland first and independence of Matebeleland for ever.
 
The Thirteen Stars and the Circle
The thirteen stars represents all the people found in Matebeleland and all those who shall decide to make Matebeleland their permanent home. It represents the following enthnic groups -Chewa, Kalanga, Khoi San, Lozi, Nambia, Ndebele, Sotho, Shona, Tonga, Xhosa, Venda, Zulu and the thirteen star represents all other groups not mentioned above.The circle represents the bond that binds the diversity Matebeleland Liberation Organisation ie MLO and guranteed membership of all the ethnic and racial groups that shall belong to the future republic.