magistrate Oliver
Mudzongachiso found the two
journalists guilty of
contravening section 80(1) (a)
of AIPPA for unlawfully and
intentionally publishing a false
story.
Globecast Satellite , a South
African company

Globecast Satellite which had
earlier been removed from
remand was back in the dock
after being summoned to
court for continuation of their
trial. The company is being
accused of illegally importing
broadcasting equipment in the
country. To save time and
bring the matter to finality,
defence lawyer Beatrice
Mtetwa decided not to
challenge the summons and
continuation of the matter
despite the earlier refusal of
further remand granted by
Harare magistrate Archie
Wochiunga.

Media lawyer, Harrison
Nkomo

Nkomo was facing charges of 31 July 2008
insulting the President of
Zimbabwe in contravention of
section 33 and 41 of the
Criminal Law (Codification
and Reform) Act. Harare
magistrate Chiwoniso Mutongi
removed Nkomo from
remand. Mutongi agreed with
Harrison lawyer’s reasoning
that since the matter had been
referred to the Supreme Court
it was no longer necessary for
Harrison to appear before
both the Supreme and the
Magistrate Court.

Andrew Neshamba, former

Allegations against Neshamba 5 August 2008

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