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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. 114

    MISA backs Jetour’s local manufacturing plans as Rosslyn plant deal signals jobs boost

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  2. 113

    Reserve Bank likely to hold rates as Iran conflict impact seen as temporary

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  3. 112

    SACCI Business Confidence Index dips amid market pressures

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  4. 111

    SARB flags Iran conflict as inflation risk but keeps outlook stable

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  5. 110

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

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  6. 109

    Eskom diesel spend drops nearly 90% amid power system improvements

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  7. 108

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

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  8. 107

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

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  9. 106

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

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  10. 105

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

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  11. 104

    Bolobedu Solar Farm begins supplying power to national grid

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  12. 103

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

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  13. 102

    Fuel Price Mechanism Under Review as Government Extends Relief Measures

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  14. 101

    Boxer supports SAPS and Umlazi community through Victim Friendly Facility upgrade

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  15. 100

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

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  16. 99

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

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  17. 98

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

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  18. 97

    Transnet rail volumes increase but remain below target amid ongoing constraints

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  19. 96

    SARB maintains the repo rate

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  20. 95

    Ramokgopa outlines plan to eliminate load reduction with smart meter rollout

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  21. 94

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

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  22. 93

    Giwusa calls for drastic repo rate cut ahead of SARB decision

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  23. 92

    Treasury unveils R54bn metro reform incentive to boost service delivery

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  24. 91

    Department reassures SA of stable fuel supply despite global volatility

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  25. 90

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

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  26. 89

    Economist Warns of Cost Pressure on SA Households and Businesses

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  27. 88

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

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  28. 87

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

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  29. 86

    GDP growth not enough for what's needed

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  30. 85

    World Bank backs R160bn infrastructure funding initiative

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  31. 84

    Cyril Ramaphosa Highlights Shared Growth and Poverty Reduction Goals During Brazil State Visit

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  32. 83

    Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa appoint Melissa Dempster as CEO amid retail expansion

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  33. 82

    Pick n Pay clothing launches on asap! delivery app

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  34. 81

    Global ocean economy summit set for Durban later this month

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  35. 80

    BASF expands Durban dispersions plant as it marks 60 years in South Africa

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  36. 79

    Prince Buthelezi Mall set to open in Empangeni at end of April

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  37. 78

    Netcare earns Top Employer 2026 global certification

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  38. 77

    Hirsch’s marks 47 years from Durban repair shop to national retail chain

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  39. 76

    Boxer Superstores launches Digital Kick-Start Programme

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  40. 75

    Sin tax, TFSA and personal income tax - Quick picks from the 2026 Budget Speech

    In the 2026 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana outlines key tax changes affecting South Africans, including sin tax increases on alcohol and tobacco, adjustments to personal income tax brackets and rebates, and a higher VAT registration threshold from R1 million to R2.3 million. The budget also raises the tax-free savings account (TFSA) annual limit to R46 000 and increases retirement fund tax deduction limits to R430 000.

  41. 74

    Budget Speech 2026 - Spotlight on illicit trade and potential sin tax increases

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  42. 73

    Enoch Godongwana to Deliver Budget Speech as Optimism Grows for Economy

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  43. 72

    Economist expects limited tax and spending changes in National Budget Speech

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  44. 71

    Experts Do Not Expect Changes to Personal Income Tax in 2026 Budget

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  45. 70

    Government welcomes STASSA survey as unemployment drops and jobs rise

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  46. 69

    Comments open for SARB’s proposal to scrap the prime lending rate

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  47. 68

    Danone Southern Africa tops national healthy food environment assessment

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  48. 67

    IMF says public debt and lagging policy reforms are holding South Africa back

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  49. 66

    Standard Bank offers streamlined smart ID applications

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  50. 65

    South Africa sets $15.1bn agricultural export record despite global trade pressure

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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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