{"id":6206,"date":"2019-11-25T05:33:35","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T05:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/consulting.stylemixthemes.com\/demo\/?page_id=6206"},"modified":"2025-07-22T14:26:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T14:26:54","slug":"services-grid-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?page_id=6206","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6206\" class=\"elementor elementor-6206\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-73d336f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"73d336f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb6b959\" data-id=\"bb6b959\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69a47c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"69a47c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">News<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72e0557 elementor-widget elementor-widget-stm_news\" data-id=\"72e0557\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"stm_news.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n    <div class=\"stm_news  consulting_elementor_posts\">\n        <ul class=\"news_list posts_per_row_4\">\n\n            \n                <li>\n                    <div class=\"post_inner\">\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"stm_news_unit-block\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"no_stripe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8178\">LASF Bill Presented in Parliament<\/a>\n                                    <\/h5>\n\n                                                                            <div class=\"stm_the_excerpt\">\n                                            <p>The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Gift Sialubalo today presented to Parliament the Local Authorities Superannuation Bill which went through the First reading. This marks a key step in ensuring quality Social Protection for all Retirees and pensioners.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"date\">\n                                                                                            <span class=\"the_date\">May 4, 2026<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8178\"\n                                               class=\"button size-lg hidden\">Read more<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n            \n                <li>\n                    <div class=\"post_inner\">\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"image\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8171\">\n                                            <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mrf.jpg-350x250.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-consulting-image-350x250-croped\" alt=\"\" title=\"mrf.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mrf.jpg-350x250.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mrf.jpg-255x182.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mrf.jpg-900x640.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"stm_news_unit-block\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"no_stripe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8171\">LASF Calls for Increased Productivity and Mindset Transformation\u00a0<\/a>\n                                    <\/h5>\n\n                                                                            <div class=\"stm_the_excerpt\">\n                                            <p>The Local Authorities Superannuation Fund (LASF) has urged its staff to embrace a radical shift in productivity and workplace culture as the institution undergoes a major transformation.&nbsp; Speaking when he officiated at a Performance Management training workshop, Managing Director Mr. Milner Mooba emphasized that LASF is building a team that is creative, disciplined, and focused<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"date\">\n                                                                                            <span class=\"the_date\">April 30, 2026<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8171\"\n                                               class=\"button size-lg hidden\">Read more<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n            \n                <li>\n                    <div class=\"post_inner\">\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"stm_news_unit-block\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"no_stripe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8167\">The conclusion of the Financial Literacy Week is not an end in itself but a genesis to improved knowledge acquisition and self empowerment which will boost your future financial prospects. Thank you for walking this journey with us.<\/a>\n                                    <\/h5>\n\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"date\">\n                                                                                            <span class=\"the_date\">March 21, 2026<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8167\"\n                                               class=\"button size-lg hidden\">Read more<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n            \n                <li>\n                    <div class=\"post_inner\">\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"stm_news_unit-block\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"no_stripe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8164\">Be money wise, be smart. get as much information as possible before you invest in a village bank.<\/a>\n                                    <\/h5>\n\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"date\">\n                                                                                            <span class=\"the_date\">March 20, 2026<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8164\"\n                                               class=\"button size-lg hidden\">Read more<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n            \n                <li>\n                    <div class=\"post_inner\">\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"stm_news_unit-block\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"no_stripe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8161\">Every coin saved and every investment made is a step toward securing your future.<\/a>\n                                    <\/h5>\n\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"date\">\n                                                                                            <span class=\"the_date\">March 19, 2026<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8161\"\n                                               class=\"button size-lg hidden\">Read more<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n            \n                <li>\n                    <div class=\"post_inner\">\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"stm_news_unit-block\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"no_stripe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8158\">Your path to financial freedom starts with acquiring investment knowledge<\/a>\n                                    <\/h5>\n\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"date\">\n                                                                                            <span class=\"the_date\">March 18, 2026<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8158\"\n                                               class=\"button size-lg hidden\">Read more<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n            \n                <li>\n                    <div class=\"post_inner\">\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"stm_news_unit-block\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"no_stripe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8155\">Be money smart. Be on the look out for scammers<\/a>\n                                    <\/h5>\n\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"date\">\n                                                                                            <span class=\"the_date\">March 17, 2026<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8155\"\n                                               class=\"button size-lg hidden\">Read more<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n            \n                <li>\n                    <div class=\"post_inner\">\n                                                    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                                                                  <div class=\"stm_news_unit-block\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"no_stripe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8152\">Financial Literacy Week which runs from 16th to 20th March 2026<\/a>\n                                    <\/h5>\n\n                                                                            <div class=\"stm_the_excerpt\">\n                                            <p>LASF joins the rest of the country in commemorating the Financial Literacy Week which runs from 16th to 20th March 2026 under the Theme SMART MONEY TALKS Come on board and equip yourselves with money matters.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"date\">\n                                                                                            <span class=\"the_date\">March 16, 2026<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8152\"\n                                               class=\"button size-lg hidden\">Read more<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n            \n                <li>\n                    <div class=\"post_inner\">\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"image\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8087\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-04-at-4.13.48-PM-1-350x250.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-consulting-image-350x250-croped\" alt=\"\" title=\"WhatsApp Image 2026-02-04 at 4.13.48 PM (1)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-04-at-4.13.48-PM-1-350x250.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-04-at-4.13.48-PM-1-255x182.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-04-at-4.13.48-PM-1-900x640.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"stm_news_unit-block\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"no_stripe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8087\">LASF Strengthens Collaboration with Pensions and Insurance Authority<\/a>\n                                    <\/h5>\n\n                                                                            <div class=\"stm_the_excerpt\">\n                                            <p>The Managing Director of the Local Authorities Superannuation Fund (LASF), Mr. Milner Mooba, paid a courtesy call on the Registrar of the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA), Mrs. Namakau Mundia Ntini. The meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between LASF and PIA as Zambia advances its pension reform agenda.During the engagement, Mrs. Ntini highlighted PIA\u2019s regulatory<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"date\">\n                                                                                            <span class=\"the_date\">February 4, 2026<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8087\"\n                                               class=\"button size-lg hidden\">Read more<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n            \n                <li>\n                    <div class=\"post_inner\">\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"image\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8076\">\n                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-02-at-12.13.27-350x250.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-consulting-image-350x250-croped\" alt=\"\" title=\"WhatsApp Image 2026-02-02 at 12.13.27\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-02-at-12.13.27-350x250.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-02-at-12.13.27-255x182.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-02-at-12.13.27-900x640.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"stm_news_unit-block\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"no_stripe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8076\">Visit to Minister of Labour and Social Security Honourable Brenda Mwika Tambatamba<\/a>\n                                    <\/h5>\n\n                                                                            <div class=\"stm_the_excerpt\">\n                                            <p>The Local Authorities Superannuation Fund paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Labour and Social Security Honourable Brenda Mwika Tambatamba to discuss areas of mutual interest in pension administration and social protection.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"date\">\n                                                                                            <span class=\"the_date\">February 2, 2026<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8076\"\n                                               class=\"button size-lg hidden\">Read more<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News PIA and ZAPF Launch 2025 Pensions Awareness Week The Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA), in collaboration with the Zambia Association of Pension Funds (ZAPF), officially launched the Pensions Awareness Week on the morning of Tuesday, 15th July 2025, at Taj Pamodzi Hotel. Running from 14th to 19th July 2025, this year\u2019s campaign is held<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6206","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6206","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6206"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6206\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8048,"href":"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6206\/revisions\/8048"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}