Articles by Jessica Anne Wood

How to save water during water restrictions

How to save water during water restrictions

28 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

With the country facing drought and water restrictions, here are some tips to help you save.

Repo rate hiked by 50 bp to 6.75%

Repo rate hiked by 50 bp to 6.75%

27 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The repo rate has been hiked by 50bp to 6.75% per annum, which could negatively affect consumers who are in debt.

SA outlook bleak says ratings agency

SA outlook bleak says ratings agency

26 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Ratings agency S&P warn of challenging year ahead for South Africa.

Interest rate hike expected

Interest rate hike expected

25 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Experts believe that a repo rate hike of either 25 or 50 basis points can be expected on Thursday.

Islamic banking popularity increases

Islamic banking popularity increases

24 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

According to FNB, Islamic banking is increasing in popularity as people seek alternative banking solutions.

Turn of events in DA Eskom petition

Turn of events in DA Eskom petition

21 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Following the submission of a petition by the DA to Eskom, the power utility has filed criminal charges against the DA.

Eskom called on to pay back bonuses

Eskom called on to pay back bonuses

20 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The DA submitted a petition at Eskom’s Megawatt Park offices calling on it to pay back R73 million paid out in bonuses.

SA economic outlook revised down by IMF

SA economic outlook revised down by IMF

19 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The IMF has downgraded South Africa's growth outlook in the latest World Economic Outlook.

Eskom's need for tariff hike explained

Eskom's need for tariff hike explained

18 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Speakers opposed to tariff increase at public hearings, but Eskom explains why the increase is needed.

Mothers working towards their children's education

Mothers working towards their children's education

18 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Start saving early to cover your child's tertiary education costs as they are expected to increase above inflation.

Eskom public hearings for tariff hike commence

Eskom public hearings for tariff hike commence

17 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

NERSA's public hearings into whether or not Eskom should be granted a tariff increase have commenced.

Global travel in 2016 is still affordable - Trafalgar

Global travel in 2016 is still affordable - Trafalgar

14 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Travel in 2016 will still be affordable to South Africans, according to Trafalgar.