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Business Watch

East Coast Radio - Catch Up 150 Episodes Sep 1, 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.

Episodes

International tourist arrivals to South Africa jump
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

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