Business Watch

Cooper Hesketh and Supertech Drive New Property Phase with MINI-Inspired Launch at Historic Race Track

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16 Jul 1 min

FNB and Visa Team Up to Sponsor 2026 FIFA World Cup

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15 Jul 1 min

Takealot and Pick n Pay Expand Convenient Pickup Points Across South Africa

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14 Jul 1 min

Ramokgopa Unveils R13bn Plan to Electrify 1.6 Million Homes by 2030

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13 Jul 1 min

Hirsch’s Homestore Reports Record-Breaking Success at 2025 House and Garden Show

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10 Jul 1 min

John Craig and Polo SA Tackle Men’s Mental Health in Groundbreaking Workplace Campaign

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9 Jul 1 min

NERSA Approves New Gas Price Cap for Sasol Gas, Effective July 2025

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

8 Jul 1 min

Proudly SA launches online platforms to boost local procurement and exports

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7 Jul 1 min

South Africa secures over $40 million to boost climate resilience through nature-based solutions

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6 Jul 1 min

All Eyes on the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July

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3 Jul 1 min

SAA Charts New Routes as Fleet Expansion Takes Off, Says Transport Minister

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2 Jul 1 min

Coastlands Umhlanga Wins Big at Durban Tourism Awards

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1 Jul 1 min

Hirsch’s Shines at East Coast Radio House and Garden Show

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30 Jun 1 min

Tiger Brands Launches Food Safety Drive in KZN

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29 Jun 1 min

Granny Mouse Wins National Hospitality Honours

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26 Jun 1 min

aQuellé recognised for energy innovation at ENLIT Africa 2025

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25 Jun 1 min

SA Secures R30bn World Bank Loan to Ease Infrastructure Bottlenecks

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24 Jun 1 min

South32 and King Cetshwayo District partner to improve water access in Mbhongampisi

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23 Jun 1 min

Geopolitical Tensions, Climate Risks Threaten SA Financial Stability – Reserve Bank

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22 Jun 1 min

FlySafair named Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa for the fourth time

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19 Jun 1 min