Business Watch

Business Watch

Business Watch is a daily feature on East Coast Radio - on-air at 06:40 every weekday. It covers local business-related events. The feature is hosted by economist and award-winning radio producer, WR Van Der Merwe. To have your industry or business featured, send an e-mail to Businesswatch@ecr.co.za

Latest Episode

SEACOM and SENTECH partner to boost SMMEs in South Africa (07.10.2025)

Previous Episodes

  • JBDevProp launches Kairos luxury eco-condo development in Botha’s Hill 06.10.2025
  • Nu Metro to Relaunch Cinemas at Gateway Theatre of Shopping 03.10.2025
  • Formal Sector Sheds 80,000 Jobs in Second Quarter of 2025 02.10.2025
  • Langeberg Foods to Reopen Ashton Factory Under New Ownership from 1 October 01.10.2025
  • Durban Secures Engage Trade Africa 2025, Driving Continental Trade Links 30.09.2025
  • Boxer Marks Milestone with 550th Store Opening in KwaMashu 29.09.2025
  • Brahman Hills’ Healing Earth Spa Crowned Spa of the Year at Global Destination Deluxe Awards 26.09.2025
  • South32 Hillside Aluminium concludes first five-year wage deal 23.09.2025
  • Boxer Hosts Farmers Day in Ndwedwe to Equip Local Growers for Retail Supply 22.09.2025
  • SARB holds repo rate steady at 7.00% despite strong GDP growth 19.09.2025
  • Durban to Host Africa’s Travel Indaba from 2026 18.09.2025
  • Zeta Laboratories Teams Up with Shoprite to Make Essential Toiletries Affordable for Millions 17.09.2025
  • Pick n Pay shine at SA Loyalty Awards 16.09.2025
  • Hostex 2026 opens SMME Pavilion to boost small business growth 15.09.2025
  • Mathe Group extracts clean steel from tyres for export 12.09.2025
  • Government hails Walmart investment as vote of confidence in South Africa 11.09.2025
  • Iconic Walmart to Open First Stores in South Africa This Year 10.09.2025
  • Woolworths Expands Next-Gen Store Strategy with Ballito Food Market Launch 09.09.2025
  • Murray & Roberts secures an additional R80-million in business rescue funding 08.09.2025
  • Serco’s Quick-Draw Curtain-Sider System Enhances Fleet Efficiency 05.09.2025

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