East Coast Radio - Catch Up

Business Watch

Business EN ↓ 227 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 13, 2026

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Episodes

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

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MTN boosts half-year earnings as African operations drive growth 25.08.2026

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Sharks and LIFT launch new airline partnership 24.08.2026

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Pavilion uses food festival to back small businesses 21.08.2026

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SADC Leaders Commit to Deeper Integration as South Africa Targets 50% Intra-Regional Trade 19.08.2026

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Dunlop completes R1.7 billion tyre plant upgrade in KZN 18.08.2026

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Private sector invited to help revive South Africa’s rail network 17.08.2026

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Ramaphosa says new travel system will boost tourism and investment 14.08.2026

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Business Watch - 13 Au '26 13.08.2026

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Tiger Brands rolls out lower-emission bread delivery trucks 12.08.2026

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Mining sector remains key economic driver 11.08.2026

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Reserve Bank governor says South Africa must take more risks to grow economy 07.08.2026

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New science centre gives INK learners hands-on STEM opportunities 06.08.2026

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New Locomotives Arrive In Durban As Traxtion Launches R3.4 Billion Rail Investment 05.08.2026

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EmpowerHer trade fair launched to boost women-owned businesses 04.08.2026

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Tiger Brands invests R200m in historic Paarl mega-site 03.08.2026

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REMAX Panache named Durban’s best real estate agency for fourth consecutive year 30.07.2026

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Brahman Hills wins KZN green award for second year 28.07.2026

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Emseni Farming recognised as KZN’s top agricultural business 27.07.2026

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Engen competition puts entrepreneurs' execution skills to the test 24.07.2026

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R242m investment completes Club Med’s KZN safari experience 21.07.2026

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Sappi joins global push to eliminate harmful chemicals in fashion supply chain 20.07.2026

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The Sharks reunite with Reebok in landmark apparel partnership 17.07.2026

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Mining production falls despite stronger mineral sales 16.07.2026

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Volkswagen joins The Sharks as official vehicle partner 15.07.2026

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