East Coast Radio - Catch Up

Business Watch

Business EN ↓ 150 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

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East Coast Radio - Catch Up

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Business

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www.ecr.co.za

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

SARB flags Iran conflict as inflation risk but keeps outlook stable 23.04.2026

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PEP expands lay-by service with community-driven Buddy initiative 22.04.2026

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Eskom diesel spend drops nearly 90% amid power system improvements 21.04.2026

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Astron Energy Reaches 700th Rebranded Site as National Rollout Nears Completion 20.04.2026

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Johnson & Johnson signs agreement with Correctional Services to strengthen mental health care in prisons 17.04.2026

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Germany Commits R3.84 Billion Climate Loan to Support South Africa’s Energy Transition 15.04.2026

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Brahman Hills unveils luxury 5-star villas in major Midlands expansion 14.04.2026

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Bolobedu Solar Farm begins supplying power to national grid 13.04.2026

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Learner entrepreneurs showcase community-driven business ideas at Hammarsdale Demo Day 10.04.2026

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Fuel Price Mechanism Under Review as Government Extends Relief Measures 09.04.2026

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Boxer supports SAPS and Umlazi community through Victim Friendly Facility upgrade 08.04.2026

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WomX Report Finds Psychological Barriers Hindering Growth of Women-Owned Businesses 02.04.2026

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Durban-based MultiSearch Recruitment marks over three decades of connecting talent to business 01.04.2026

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HelloChoice launches Multi-Wallets to expand funding access for smallholder farmers 31.03.2026

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Transnet rail volumes increase but remain below target amid ongoing constraints 30.03.2026

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SARB maintains the repo rate 27.03.2026

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Ramokgopa outlines plan to eliminate load reduction with smart meter rollout 26.03.2026

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Development Bank of Southern Africa Secures R23 Billion for Bulk Water Projects 25.03.2026

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Giwusa calls for drastic repo rate cut ahead of SARB decision 24.03.2026

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Treasury unveils R54bn metro reform incentive to boost service delivery 23.03.2026

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Department reassures SA of stable fuel supply despite global volatility 20.03.2026

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Ramaphosa Says Efficient Transport Is Key to Economic Growth and Regional Integration 19.03.2026

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Economist Warns of Cost Pressure on SA Households and Businesses 18.03.2026

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Dairy Industry Warns of Milk Shortages and Job Losses Amid Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak 17.03.2026

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SA Home Loans Foundation launches Shining Schools initiative to support five schools with R500 000 funding 16.03.2026

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