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East Coast Radio - Catch Up 150 Episodes Nov 3, 2026

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.

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Naked launches pet insurance from R40 a month Nov 3, 2026 1:02 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Revised GDP shows South African economy is bigger than estimated Nov 2, 2026 1:10 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

IMF urges faster reforms to lift SA growth Oct 30, 2026 0:46 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

KZN construction industry marks 125 years Oct 29, 2026 0:58 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

R52,2 billion investment earmarked for northern KZN Oct 28, 2026 1:01 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Motor industry calls for localisation beyond car manufacturing Oct 27, 2026 0:51 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Shree Property Holdings commits R2 billion to KZN industrial expansion Oct 23, 2026 0:57 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Eskort appoints new Group CEO Oct 22, 2026 0:59 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

KPMG: Global instability could weigh on SA growth Oct 21, 2026 0:52 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Col’Cacchio expands convenient dining format in KZN Oct 20, 2026 0:54 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Vodacom invests R1 billion in KZN network Oct 19, 2026 0:56 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Transnet seeks private partners to boost port capacity Oct 16, 2026 0:48 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

FNB virtual card spending jumps 47% Oct 15, 2026 0:50 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Tongaat Hulett to leave JSE after 74 years Oct 14, 2026 0:55 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Boxer CEO to retire after more than 30 years Oct 13, 2026 1:01 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Nedbank named Africa’s top banking employer Oct 12, 2026 1:00 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

MultiChoice backs Durban FilmMart to grow local film industry Oct 9, 2026 0:51 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Jonsson Workwear takes centre stage on Proteas Test shirt Oct 8, 2026 0:53 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

New AI platform aims to help struggling small businesses Oct 7, 2026 0:49 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

R14m boost for livestock disease detection Oct 6, 2026 0:47 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Africa’s biggest buyers head to Durban for trade showcase Oct 5, 2026 1:04 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Liverpool FC opens official Durban store at Gateway Oct 2, 2026 0:58 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Durban packaging business backs paper bags as a sustainable alternative Sep 30, 2026 1:03 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Brahman Hills appoints hospitality veteran as general manager Sep 29, 2026 1:01 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Pick n Pay names CEO successor Sep 28, 2026 0:54 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Energy, mining and tech lead SA's growth outlook Sep 23, 2026 0:46 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

New direct Durban to Addis Ababa route boosts global access Sep 22, 2026 0:57 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Tourism minister opens South Africa’s first Club Med Beach and Safari Resort in KZN Sep 21, 2026 0:56 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Durban trade summit targets global buyers and KZN growth Sep 18, 2026 1:04 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Pavilion backs small business with new entertainment hub Sep 17, 2026 1:12 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Godongwana bets on R1 trillion infrastructure drive as economy slips into reverse Sep 16, 2026 0:48 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Mr Price Foundation says youth programmes are delivering real economic returns Sep 15, 2026 1:05 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Engage Trade Africa Returns to Durban in October Sep 14, 2026 1:04 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Shoprite expands into payments and coffee with strategic acquisitions Sep 9, 2026 1:01 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

KZN-born Boxer opens its 600th store as growth story continues Sep 8, 2026 0:45 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Ingwe Property Group's Noeleen Naidoo recognised among Africa's top women in property Sep 7, 2026 0:49 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Recycling partnership targets 13,000 tonnes of plastic recovery in KZN Sep 4, 2026 0:56 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Bidvest invests R2.5bn in Richards Bay and SA slaps duties on Chinese steel imports Sep 3, 2026 1:01 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Ramaphosa welcomes Volkswagen’s continued investment in South Africa Sep 2, 2026 1:01 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

International tourist arrivals to South Africa jump Sep 1, 2026 0:48 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Albany bread stalls create thousands of business opportunities Aug 31, 2026 1:03 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Mining Sector Accelerates Renewable Shift Amid Eskom Cost Pressures Aug 28, 2026 0:51 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Pick n Pay brings social media shopping into its grocery app Aug 27, 2026 0:58 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Orange Exports Take a Hit as Weather, Conflict and Logistics Challenges Mount Aug 26, 2026 0:46 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

MTN boosts half-year earnings as African operations drive growth Aug 25, 2026 0:51 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Sharks and LIFT launch new airline partnership Aug 24, 2026 1:06 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Pavilion uses food festival to back small businesses Aug 21, 2026 0:49 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

SADC Leaders Commit to Deeper Integration as South Africa Targets 50% Intra-Regional Trade Aug 19, 2026 1:19 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Dunlop completes R1.7 billion tyre plant upgrade in KZN Aug 18, 2026 1:06 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Private sector invited to help revive South Africa’s rail network Aug 17, 2026 0:45 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Ramaphosa says new travel system will boost tourism and investment Aug 14, 2026 0:59 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Business Watch - 13 Au '26 Aug 13, 2026 0:56 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Tiger Brands rolls out lower-emission bread delivery trucks Aug 12, 2026 0:46 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Mining sector remains key economic driver Aug 11, 2026 0:53 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Reserve Bank governor says South Africa must take more risks to grow economy Aug 7, 2026 0:57 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

New science centre gives INK learners hands-on STEM opportunities Aug 6, 2026 0:57 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

New Locomotives Arrive In Durban As Traxtion Launches R3.4 Billion Rail Investment Aug 5, 2026 1:01 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

EmpowerHer trade fair launched to boost women-owned businesses Aug 4, 2026 0:57 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Tiger Brands invests R200m in historic Paarl mega-site Aug 3, 2026 0:58 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

REMAX Panache named Durban’s best real estate agency for fourth consecutive year Jul 30, 2026 0:54 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Brahman Hills wins KZN green award for second year Jul 28, 2026 0:46 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Emseni Farming recognised as KZN’s top agricultural business Jul 27, 2026 0:53 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Engen competition puts entrepreneurs' execution skills to the test Jul 24, 2026 1:03 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

R242m investment completes Club Med’s KZN safari experience Jul 21, 2026 1:03 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Sappi joins global push to eliminate harmful chemicals in fashion supply chain Jul 20, 2026 0:41 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

The Sharks reunite with Reebok in landmark apparel partnership Jul 17, 2026 0:51 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Mining production falls despite stronger mineral sales Jul 16, 2026 0:53 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Volkswagen joins The Sharks as official vehicle partner Jul 15, 2026 0:45 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Government’s Connect System puts 400 000 small businesses on the map Jul 14, 2026 1:08 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Discovery announces exclusive early entry for 2027 Two Oceans Marathon Jul 13, 2026 0:49 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

IMF keeps South Africa's growth forecast at 1.1% Jul 10, 2026 0:42 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Pick n Pay launches South Africa's first AI grocery shopping assistant Jul 9, 2026 1:01 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

FNB and Boxer launch partnership with 99c bread benefit Jul 8, 2026 1:18 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Eskom says generation recovery plan keeps power system stable during winter demand Jul 7, 2026 1:00 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Reserve Bank concerned as inflation expectations remain above target Jul 6, 2026 0:54 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Hollywoodbets Durban July set to deliver nearly R1bn boost to eThekwini economy Jul 3, 2026 0:51 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Formal sector loses 80,000 jobs in first quarter Jul 2, 2026 1:01 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Hirschs unveils biggest-ever stand at East Coast Radio House and Garden Show Jun 30, 2026 0:45 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

StatsSA report business liquidations decline in May Jun 29, 2026 0:58 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Artisans of Mzansi entries open for artisan entrepreneurs Jun 26, 2026 1:17 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

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