Articles by Jessica Anne Wood

SA to be suspended from AGOA on 15 March

SA to be suspended from AGOA on 15 March

11 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

President Obama has announced the possible suspension of South Africa from AGOA if it does not comply with requirements

Altech subscribers to remain with current network providers

Altech subscribers to remain with current network providers

11 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Existing Altech Autopage customers will remain with their current network provider if the sale of their subscriber list goes through.

Lewis takes a stand to combat customer issues

Lewis takes a stand to combat customer issues

9 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The Lewis Group is launching a specialised call centre to help enhance the credit sales process. 

What happens if SA reaches junk status?

What happens if SA reaches junk status?

8 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Following the World Bank downgrading SA’s growth forecast for 2016, we ask what happens if the country reaches junk status?

Water restrictions: What are your rights and penalties?

Water restrictions: What are your rights and penalties?

7 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Water restrictions: What are your rights and penalties?

Should there be a national minimum wage?

Should there be a national minimum wage?

4 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

There have been calls for a national minimum wage, however, there are concerns about what this will mean and how to determine it.

Should SMSes be free?

Should SMSes be free?

4 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The Wi-Fi Forum SA has called for SMSes to be free to compete with OTT services like WhatsApp. 

DA sceptical over Zuma's Nkandla payback

DA sceptical over Zuma's Nkandla payback

2 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Opposition parties remain sceptical of Zuma's announcement that he will pay back the money.

E-toll debt mysteriously disappears, SANRAL responds

E-toll debt mysteriously disappears, SANRAL responds

2 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

SANRAL has responded to OUTA's claim that e-toll debt has mysteriously disappeared.

Standard Bank system down on 7 February

Standard Bank system down on 7 February

2 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Standard Bank customers to experience service disruptions on Sunday 7 February.

Discovery again defends accident fund pay-out policy

Discovery again defends accident fund pay-out policy

1 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Following a barrage of inaccurate information shared on social media Discovery Health again defended its policy on RAF pay-outs.

Fuel saving tips to combat petrol increase

Fuel saving tips to combat petrol increase

31 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Petrol prices increase while the cost of diesel decreases. Here are some fuel saving tips to help you go further on a tank.