I think it's a tremendous idea Mike. I worked in Zimbabwe for a year in 1997 with blokes from nine different Southern African countries and it seemed the whole of the region was filled of hope for the future, following South Africa's lead in 1994 so the name I think, is spot on!

Of all your designs I like your first one best. I like the uneven spacing more than the other two and I think it better captures the uniqueness of the flag. I agree the tartan should be filled with vibrant colours as I think that's the point.

Press on Sir and good luck with this. Official recognition may be just around the corner.

P.S. I watched the '97 Lions Tour in Pubs in Nyanga (Zim) and Harare. I was vastly outnumbered but man! What a blast!