Category - NDA Blog

Saving for retirement   If you are over the age of 50 years, chances are that you have been saving for your retirement for a few decades. Most people dream of leaving the workforce as early as reasonably possible. However, many of us delay...

What does the weakening rand mean to South Africans?   The time to lose hope in South African politics has finally arrived. President Jacob Zuma has – against the advice of senior ANC leaders, investors, and allies – fired finance minister,...

Credit ombud millions: raking in for consumers   In a scene that suits South African consumers just right, the credit ombudsman 2016 report revealed that the organisation has recouped over R10.7 million, going back into consumer pockets. In a...

Millennial Loyalty – Millennial Concerns   Traditional problems in a new age world   In a strange twist of events, millennials are now more loyal than ever when considering their place of employment. A segment of the working world that...

Saving Money for Winter Clothes   Autumn is upon us, bringing shorter days, cooler nights—and endless ads for jackets, sweaters, boots and other pricey winter gear. If you too have what we call a “mom mailbox” overflowing with fashion...

Trump and Putin: Is there a Russian Connection?   Russia recently deployed a new cruise missile that American officials say violates a landmark arms control treaty, posing a major test for President Trump as his administration is facing a...

Julius Malema (EFF) VS Zimbabwe   After Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema called the President of Zimbabwe – Robert Mugabe a grandpa who should let go of power, the top Zimbabwe Government Minister gave Malema a mouthful in...

Ways to Ruin your Valentine’s Day Date   It is no surprise that Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest date nights of the year. It is also a great opportunity to take someone special on a first date – which might present a problem or two for...

Credit risk: Doing business in SA   In light of a series of factors ranging from local to international, the international trade credit insurance company, Coface, has changed South Africa’s business credit risk assessment form a B to a C- from...

Valentine’s Day: The Debt of Love   Valentine’s Day is always a special time. Whether in a long term relationship, a hopeful couple or just friends, this is a day for celebrating the special people in your life. Shrouded in love and romance,...

Unemployment and consumer debt: Fueling the fire   Unemployment and consumer debt seem to go hand in hand in many ways. Now while that may seem obvious, it also raises the question of how they secured a loan without income- this is where the...

The SA consumer in 2017: hold on tight   While the aftershock of 2016 still rings in the ears of the SA consumer, we look to the year ahead with high hopes and positivity…well we did at least. What seems to be a bumpier ride than the year...