East Coast Radio - Catch Up
Business Watch
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
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East Coast Radio - Catch Up
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
MISA rejects fuel sector job cut calls after petrol price hike 03.06.2026 1:10
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Tiger Brands signs renewable energy wheeling deal with Apollo Africa 02.06.2026 1:02
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Reserve Bank raises repo rate by 25 basis points amid inflation concerns 29.05.2026 0:58
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Jobs Fund opens 13th funding round to support employment growth 28.05.2026 0:51
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Eskom explores World Bank funding for new nuclear expansion plan 27.05.2026 0:46
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SA sugarcane deliveries rise 48% as Canegrowers warns over imports and Tongaat uncertainty 25.05.2026 0:42
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Ramaphosa says Botswana can count on South Africa amid global tensions 22.05.2026 0:59
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Netcare appoints Melanie Da Costa as incoming CEO 21.05.2026 1:00
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SME summit to connect Durban business leaders 20.05.2026 0:53
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City Lodge backs Durban tourism safety initiative at Travel Indaba 19.05.2026 1:04
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Zimbali Lodge refurbishment boosts corporate and conferencing appeal 18.05.2026 0:58
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Manufacturing production edges up 0.9% as food and chemical sectors drive growth 15.05.2026 0:51
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Club Med resort project highlighted ahead of Africa’s Travel Indaba 14.05.2026 1:11
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Tourism recovery should benefit more communities, says ANEW Hotels and Resorts 13.05.2026 0:53
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Hillside Aluminium marks 30 years of production in Richards Bay 12.05.2026 0:49
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Paper and Allied Manufacturers of South Africa launches engineering bursary programme 11.05.2026 0:59
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President Ramaphosa to open Africa’s Travel Indaba in KwaZulu-Natal 08.05.2026 0:54
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Club Med Tinley Manor resort receives occupation certificate ahead of July opening 07.05.2026 0:58
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FNB and Pick n Pay partnership delivers R600m in customer rewards 06.05.2026 0:50
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MISA backs Jetour’s local manufacturing plans as Rosslyn plant deal signals jobs boost 05.05.2026 0:56
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Boxer Superstores launches Bmedia to connect brands with shoppers at scale 04.05.2026 0:53
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Reserve Bank likely to hold rates as Iran conflict impact seen as temporary 30.04.2026 1:16
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Lancewood wins top honours at South African Dairy Awards 29.04.2026 0:52
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Absa set to enter MVNO market as Big Four banks expand mobile offerings 28.04.2026 1:04
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SACCI Business Confidence Index dips amid market pressures 24.04.2026 1:08
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