March 28, 2008, 20:45
Two South Africans have been arrested in Zimbabwe for allegedly participating in the election coverage build up without proper accreditation.
The Department of Foreign Affairs says the two from GlobeCast Africa in Johannesburg, were arrested in Harare on Thursday. Spokesperson Ronnie Mamoepa has confirmed the two are in police custody. Mamoepa says South Africa's embassy in Harare will "interact" with Zimbabwean authorities to find a resolution.
CEO of GlobeCast Africa for whom they work, Alan Hird, says the two are not journalists, but technicians who are providing satellite up-link equipment to media organisations who want to do live crossings.
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