East Coast Radio - Catch Up

Business Watch

Business EN ↓ 226 episodes

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

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.ecr.co.za

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East Coast Radio - Catch Up

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.ecr.co.za

Latest episode

Nov 12, 2026

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Episodes

R14m boost for livestock disease detection 06.10.2026

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Africa’s biggest buyers head to Durban for trade showcase 05.10.2026

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Liverpool FC opens official Durban store at Gateway 02.10.2026

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Durban packaging business backs paper bags as a sustainable alternative 30.09.2026

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Brahman Hills appoints hospitality veteran as general manager 29.09.2026

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Pick n Pay names CEO successor 28.09.2026

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Energy, mining and tech lead SA's growth outlook 23.09.2026

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New direct Durban to Addis Ababa route boosts global access 22.09.2026

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Tourism minister opens South Africa’s first Club Med Beach and Safari Resort in KZN 21.09.2026

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Durban trade summit targets global buyers and KZN growth 18.09.2026

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Pavilion backs small business with new entertainment hub 17.09.2026

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Godongwana bets on R1 trillion infrastructure drive as economy slips into reverse 16.09.2026

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Mr Price Foundation says youth programmes are delivering real economic returns 15.09.2026

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Engage Trade Africa Returns to Durban in October 14.09.2026

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Shoprite expands into payments and coffee with strategic acquisitions 09.09.2026

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KZN-born Boxer opens its 600th store as growth story continues 08.09.2026

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Ingwe Property Group's Noeleen Naidoo recognised among Africa's top women in property 07.09.2026

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Recycling partnership targets 13,000 tonnes of plastic recovery in KZN 04.09.2026

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Bidvest invests R2.5bn in Richards Bay and SA slaps duties on Chinese steel imports 03.09.2026

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Ramaphosa welcomes Volkswagen’s continued investment in South Africa 02.09.2026

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International tourist arrivals to South Africa jump 01.09.2026

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Albany bread stalls create thousands of business opportunities 31.08.2026

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Mining Sector Accelerates Renewable Shift Amid Eskom Cost Pressures 28.08.2026

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Pick n Pay brings social media shopping into its grocery app 27.08.2026

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Orange Exports Take a Hit as Weather, Conflict and Logistics Challenges Mount 26.08.2026

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