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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 [email protected]

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  1. 150

    Ramaphosa says new travel system will boost tourism and investment

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  2. 149

    Business Watch - 13 Au '26

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  3. 148

    Tiger Brands rolls out lower-emission bread delivery trucks

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  4. 147

    Mining sector remains key economic driver

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  5. 146

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

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  6. 145

    New science centre gives INK learners hands-on STEM opportunities

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  7. 144

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

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  8. 143

    EmpowerHer trade fair launched to boost women-owned businesses

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  9. 142

    Tiger Brands invests R200m in historic Paarl mega-site

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  10. 141

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

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  11. 140

    Formal sector loses 80,000 jobs in first quarter

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  12. 139

    Business Watch - 22 Ju '26

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  13. 138

    Business Watch - 18 Ju '26

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  14. 137

    Business Watch - 15 Ju '26

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  15. 136

    Business Watch - 10 Ju '26

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  16. 135

    Fidelity rolls out new armoured cash-in-transit fleet to improve crew safety and resilience

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  17. 134

    MISA rejects fuel sector job cut calls after petrol price hike

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  18. 133

    Tiger Brands signs renewable energy wheeling deal with Apollo Africa

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  19. 132

    Reserve Bank raises repo rate by 25 basis points amid inflation concerns

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  20. 131

    Jobs Fund opens 13th funding round to support employment growth

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  21. 130

    Eskom explores World Bank funding for new nuclear expansion plan

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  22. 129

    SA sugarcane deliveries rise 48% as Canegrowers warns over imports and Tongaat uncertainty

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  23. 128

    Ramaphosa says Botswana can count on South Africa amid global tensions

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  24. 127

    Netcare appoints Melanie Da Costa as incoming CEO

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  25. 126

    SME summit to connect Durban business leaders

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  26. 125

    City Lodge backs Durban tourism safety initiative at Travel Indaba

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  27. 124

    Zimbali Lodge refurbishment boosts corporate and conferencing appeal

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  28. 123

    Manufacturing production edges up 0.9% as food and chemical sectors drive growth

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  29. 122

    Durban Secures Engage Trade Africa 2025, Driving Continental Trade Links

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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 [email protected]

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How many episodes does Business Watch have?

Business Watch currently has 29 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Business Watch about?

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 [email protected]

How often does Business Watch release new episodes?

Business Watch has 29 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Business Watch is created and hosted by East Coast Radio - Catch Up.
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