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East Coast Radio - Catch Up 150 Episodes Sep 23, 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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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.

Granny Mouse wins double African Excellence Award honour Jun 25, 2026 1:00 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

South32 hands over R5.1 million water project to Mbongampisi community Jun 24, 2026 1:03 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Business Watch - 23 Ju '26 Jun 23, 2026 1:03 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Business Watch - 22 Ju '26 Jun 22, 2026 0:57 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Business Watch - 19 Ju '26 Jun 19, 2026 0:49 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Business Watch - 18 Ju '26 Jun 18, 2026 0:55 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Business Watch - 17 Ju '26 Jun 17, 2026 0:49 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Business Watch - 16 Ju '26 Jun 16, 2026 0:50 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Business Watch - 15 Ju '26 Jun 15, 2026 1:13 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Business Watch - 12 Ju '26 Jun 12, 2026 0:54 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Business Watch - 11 Ju '26 Jun 11, 2026 0:59 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Business Watch - 10 Ju '26 Jun 10, 2026 1:06 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Business Watch - 09 Ju '26 Jun 9, 2026 0:50 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

US proposes new tariffs on South Africa and 59 other countries Jun 8, 2026 0:58 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Fidelity rolls out new armoured cash-in-transit fleet to improve crew safety and resilience Jun 4, 2026 0:49 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

MISA rejects fuel sector job cut calls after petrol price hike Jun 3, 2026 1:10 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Tiger Brands signs renewable energy wheeling deal with Apollo Africa Jun 2, 2026 1:02 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Reserve Bank raises repo rate by 25 basis points amid inflation concerns May 29, 2026 0:58 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Jobs Fund opens 13th funding round to support employment growth May 28, 2026 0:51 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Eskom explores World Bank funding for new nuclear expansion plan May 27, 2026 0:46 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

SA sugarcane deliveries rise 48% as Canegrowers warns over imports and Tongaat uncertainty May 25, 2026 0:42 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Ramaphosa says Botswana can count on South Africa amid global tensions May 22, 2026 0:59 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

Netcare appoints Melanie Da Costa as incoming CEO May 21, 2026 1:00 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

SME summit to connect Durban business leaders May 20, 2026 0:53 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

City Lodge backs Durban tourism safety initiative at Travel Indaba May 19, 2026 1:04 Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.

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