Zambia has granted an amnesty for illegal firearms with a reward of the equivalent of about N$1,000 for every weapon surrendered.

Motorists with outstanding warrants of arrest have until the end of January next year to settle their admission of guilt fines.

Speaking at a media briefing, NamPol's Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, said a total of 348,438 warrants of arrest are yet to be executed.