Globecast freelance cameraperson and satellite technician, Abdulla Ismail Gaibee. New York Times correspondent Barry Bearaik and South African Freelance journalist Stephan Bevan. South African Sipho Moses Maseko Globecast freelance cameraperson and Abdulla Ismail Gaibee, satellite technician New York Times correspondent Barry Bearaik and South African Freelance journalist Stephan Bevan. Section 78 (20 of AIPPA or alternatively Section 6 (5) of the Electoral Laws Amendment Act which refers to observation of elections without accreditation. Their trial commenced before Harare Magistrate Shongwe with the accused pleading not guilty to the offence. The two were accused of practicing journalism without accreditation in terms of Section 78 (2) of AIPPA. Appeared before Harare Magistrate Gloria Takundwa for a hearing on their application for refusal of remand. Accused of contravening Section 78 (20 of AIPPA or alternatively Section 6 (5) of the Electoral Laws Amendment Act which refers to observation of elections without accreditation. The two were acquitted of the charges by Harare magistrate Dorris Shongwe who said the state had failed to prove how the two managed to observe the 29 march 2008 elections when in fact they were in custody. She said that the state’s case had also been weakened by its witnesses among them the Permanent Secretary of Information and Publicity George Charamba who were not present at the scene of the alleged crime. The two were also acquitted on charges of defeating the course of justice. The two were accused of practicing journalism without accreditation in terms of Section 78 (2) of AIPPA. Ruling in their application for refusal of remand and enquiry 10 April 2008. 14 April 2008. 14 April 2008 18