Business Watch
Business Watch is a daily business feature airing on East Coast Radio every weekday at 06:40. Hosted by economist and award-winning radio producer WR Van Der Merwe, it covers local business-related events and news. The show invites businesses and industries to get featured by emailing Businesswatch@ecr.co.za.
Episodes
Tongaat Hulett to leave JSE after 74 years
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Boxer CEO to retire after more than 30 years
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Nedbank named Africa’s top banking employer
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MultiChoice backs Durban FilmMart to grow local film industry
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Jonsson Workwear takes centre stage on Proteas Test shirt
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New AI platform aims to help struggling small businesses
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R14m boost for livestock disease detection
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Africa’s biggest buyers head to Durban for trade showcase
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Liverpool FC opens official Durban store at Gateway
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Durban packaging business backs paper bags as a sustainable alternative
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Brahman Hills appoints hospitality veteran as general manager
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Pick n Pay names CEO successor
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Energy, mining and tech lead SA's growth outlook
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New direct Durban to Addis Ababa route boosts global access
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Tourism minister opens South Africa’s first Club Med Beach and Safari Resort in KZN
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Durban trade summit targets global buyers and KZN growth
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Pavilion backs small business with new entertainment hub
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Godongwana bets on R1 trillion infrastructure drive as economy slips into reverse
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Mr Price Foundation says youth programmes are delivering real economic returns
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Engage Trade Africa Returns to Durban in October
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Shoprite expands into payments and coffee with strategic acquisitions
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KZN-born Boxer opens its 600th store as growth story continues
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Ingwe Property Group's Noeleen Naidoo recognised among Africa's top women in property
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Recycling partnership targets 13,000 tonnes of plastic recovery in KZN
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Bidvest invests R2.5bn in Richards Bay and SA slaps duties on Chinese steel imports
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Ramaphosa welcomes Volkswagen’s continued investment in South Africa
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International tourist arrivals to South Africa jump
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Albany bread stalls create thousands of business opportunities
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Mining Sector Accelerates Renewable Shift Amid Eskom Cost Pressures
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Pick n Pay brings social media shopping into its grocery app
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Orange Exports Take a Hit as Weather, Conflict and Logistics Challenges Mount
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MTN boosts half-year earnings as African operations drive growth
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Sharks and LIFT launch new airline partnership
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Pavilion uses food festival to back small businesses
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SADC Leaders Commit to Deeper Integration as South Africa Targets 50% Intra-Regional Trade
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Dunlop completes R1.7 billion tyre plant upgrade in KZN
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Private sector invited to help revive South Africa’s rail network
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Ramaphosa says new travel system will boost tourism and investment
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Business Watch - 13 Au '26
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Tiger Brands rolls out lower-emission bread delivery trucks
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Mining sector remains key economic driver
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Reserve Bank governor says South Africa must take more risks to grow economy
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New science centre gives INK learners hands-on STEM opportunities
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New Locomotives Arrive In Durban As Traxtion Launches R3.4 Billion Rail Investment
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EmpowerHer trade fair launched to boost women-owned businesses
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Tiger Brands invests R200m in historic Paarl mega-site
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REMAX Panache named Durban’s best real estate agency for fourth consecutive year
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Brahman Hills wins KZN green award for second year
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Emseni Farming recognised as KZN’s top agricultural business
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Engen competition puts entrepreneurs' execution skills to the test
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R242m investment completes Club Med’s KZN safari experience
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Sappi joins global push to eliminate harmful chemicals in fashion supply chain
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The Sharks reunite with Reebok in landmark apparel partnership
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Mining production falls despite stronger mineral sales
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Volkswagen joins The Sharks as official vehicle partner
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Government’s Connect System puts 400 000 small businesses on the map
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Discovery announces exclusive early entry for 2027 Two Oceans Marathon
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IMF keeps South Africa's growth forecast at 1.1%
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Pick n Pay launches South Africa's first AI grocery shopping assistant
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FNB and Boxer launch partnership with 99c bread benefit
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Eskom says generation recovery plan keeps power system stable during winter demand
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Reserve Bank concerned as inflation expectations remain above target
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Hollywoodbets Durban July set to deliver nearly R1bn boost to eThekwini economy
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Formal sector loses 80,000 jobs in first quarter
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Hirschs unveils biggest-ever stand at East Coast Radio House and Garden Show
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StatsSA report business liquidations decline in May
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Artisans of Mzansi entries open for artisan entrepreneurs
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Granny Mouse wins double African Excellence Award honour
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South32 hands over R5.1 million water project to Mbongampisi community
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Business Watch - 23 Ju '26
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Business Watch - 22 Ju '26
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Business Watch - 19 Ju '26
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Business Watch - 18 Ju '26
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Business Watch - 17 Ju '26
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Business Watch - 16 Ju '26
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Business Watch - 15 Ju '26
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Business Watch - 12 Ju '26
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Business Watch - 11 Ju '26
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Business Watch - 10 Ju '26
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Business Watch - 09 Ju '26
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