Namiwa has been arrested on charges of publishing false news and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace, police have said. Deputy national police public relations officer Alfred Chimthere confirmed the arrest, though did not immediately provide further details on the specific allegations against him. He also levelled explosive allegations against Deputy Minister of Homeland Security Norman Chisale, accusing him of amassing suspicious wealth and building houses on land in Lumbadzi. The admission prompted the minister to demand a public apology, warning that he would otherwise pursue defamation action against the activist. It remains unclear whether today’s arrest is directly linked to any of these allegations, as police continue to withhold further comment.