Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa announces a month-long amnesty for people and institutions holding illegal firearms and ammunition. Under the amnesty, unlicensed, smuggled, or illegally acquired guns and ammo can be surrendered without prosecution at the nearest police station.

Outlets report the amnesty runs from October 12 to November 12, 2026. Coverage also notes that police issue warnings that the period is time-limited and that enforcement activities are expected after the amnesty ends. One outlet states that police carry out physical checks and verification exercises once the amnesty expires, signalling a subsequent crackdown for those who do not surrender illegal weapons.

While the outlets differ slightly in emphasis—some foreground the amnesty terms and legal protection, others stress the planned post-amnesty inspections and nationwide enforcement— they broadly agree on the core policy: a defined surrender window followed by checks and action by police.