{"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\" 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                                                                                                                       <div class=\"image\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8230\">\n                                            <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-14.28.39-350x250.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-consulting-image-350x250-croped\" alt=\"\" title=\"WhatsApp Image 2026-08-19 at 14.28.39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-14.28.39-350x250.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-14.28.39-255x182.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-14.28.39-900x640.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=8230\">LASF Congratulates President-Elect<\/a>\n                                    <\/h5>\n\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"date\">\n                                                                                            <span class=\"the_date\">August 19, 2026<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8230\"\n                                               class=\"button size-lg hidden\">Read more<\/a>\n                              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https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-07.00.18-2-255x182.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-07.00.18-2-900x640.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=8212\">LASF NATIONAL EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT PLAN<\/a>\n                                    <\/h5>\n\n                                                                            <div class=\"stm_the_excerpt\">\n                                            <p>LASF NATIONAL EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT PLAN Implementation Period: July \u2013 October 2026 N.B Engage far and distant Authorities before the rainy season disrupts accessibility. Overall Objective To engage all targeted employers and employees on the new LASF reforms, employer obligations, employee benefits and the January 2027 commencement of new member recruitment. Engagement Strategy The<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"date\">\n                                                                                            <span class=\"the_date\">August 12, 2026<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8212\"\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=8183\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-07.00.12-350x250.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-consulting-image-350x250-croped\" alt=\"\" title=\"WhatsApp Image 2026-08-07 at 07.00.12\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-07.00.12-350x250.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-07.00.12-255x182.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-07.00.12-900x640.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=8183\">LASF Engages ZARLAPA Members on New Act and Member Information Update<\/a>\n                                    <\/h5>\n\n                                                                            <div class=\"stm_the_excerpt\">\n                                            <p>The Local Authorities Superannuation Fund (LASF) today convened a stakeholder engagement meeting with members of the Zambia Local Authorities Retirees and Pensioners Association (ZALARPA) in Lusaka. The session was led by LASF Managing Director, Mr. Milner Mooba, who provided updates on recent developments related the Fund and its members. Mr. Mooba informed participants that the<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"date\">\n                                                                                            <span class=\"the_date\">August 7, 2026<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasf.org.zm\/?p=8183\"\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=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 loading=\"lazy\" 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                                    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                          <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                    <\/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}]}}