Articles by Jessica Anne Wood

How to save water during water restrictions
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%
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
Ratings agency S&P warn of challenging year ahead for South Africa.

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

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

Turn of events in DA Eskom petition
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
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
The IMF has downgraded South Africa's growth outlook in the latest World Economic Outlook.

Eskom's need for tariff hike explained
Speakers opposed to tariff increase at public hearings, but Eskom explains why the increase is needed.

Mothers working towards their children's education
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
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
Travel in 2016 will still be affordable to South Africans, according to Trafalgar.

