Immigration authorities have apprehended a 44-year-old Zambian national accused of publishing hate speech and insults against the President and the Presidency on social media.

The suspect has been identified as Misheck Mulubwa, who operates a TikTok account under the name “Brotherman” with the handle @KabongoKitungu5.

In a statement issued in Lusaka on Sunday, Department of Immigration Chief Public Relations Officer, Namati Nshinka said Mulubwa was arrested in Kasumbalesa on September 12, 2026.

Nshinka said the arrest was carried out at approximately 15:30 hours in a coordinated operation involving other Defence and Security Wings.

He stated that the operation targeted Mulubwa over content he allegedly posted online.

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Investigations so far indicate that the suspect had allegedly been staying on the Democratic Republic of Congo side of the border and would occasionally cross into Zambia. Authorities say details of his movements remain under investigation.

“The Department of Immigration, working jointly with other Defence and Security Wings on 12th September 2026 apprehended 44-year-old Zambian national Misheck Mulubwa, who uses the name ‘Brotherman’ on TikTok under the handle @KabongoKitungu5, in Kasumbalesa,” Nshinka stated.

He alleged that the suspect had repeatedly used social media platforms to publish content containing insults against the President and the Presidency, as well as tribal and hate speech.

Following his apprehension, Mulubwa was transported to Lusaka.

“He is expected to be formally charged in accordance with the law. Further details will be provided by the appropriate authorities as investigations progress,” Nshinka said.

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