Treason Charges & Election Fallout: Police have formally charged NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, running mate Makebi Zulu and 16 others with treason, with lawyer Milner Katolo saying the total accused now stands at 18, as the post–August 13 dispute deepens. Court Scrutiny & Petitions: As the High Court receives more challenges, UPND losing candidate Sibeso Sefulo has petitioned to nullify independent MP Iris Kaingu’s Mwandi win, while Bernard Mpundu has filed a Kasama Central petition; meanwhile, ZCLU questions ECZ’s legal basis for a fresh Mandevu parliamentary election after an attack at the totalling centre. Mandevu Political Pressure: Green Party leader Peter Sinkamba urges ECZ to extend the Mandevu fresh poll to mayoral and councilor races, arguing the same electoral problems could have affected local results. Transparency Watch: Transparency International Zambia says 32 constituencies need transparent review after monitors recorded procedural irregularities and gaps in ECZ communication. Regional Diplomacy & Inauguration: World Economic Forum and Botswana’s president have congratulated Hichilema on re-election, while China confirms a special envoy will attend the September 1 inauguration. Food & Health Updates: FRA has paid over K6 billion to maize farmers, and government has tightened cattle movement restrictions in FMD-affected Matabeleland areas.