Business Watch

By East Coast Radio - Catch Up

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 ... more

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The podcast currently has 422 episodes available.

Business Watch episodes:

March 11, 2026 Cyril Ramaphosa Highlights Shared Growth and Poverty Reduction Goals During Brazil State Visit
Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.
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March 10, 2026 Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa appoint Melissa Dempster as CEO amid retail expansion
Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.
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March 09, 2026 Pick n Pay clothing launches on asap! delivery app
Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.
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March 06, 2026 Global ocean economy summit set for Durban later this month
Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.
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March 05, 2026 BASF expands Durban dispersions plant as it marks 60 years in South Africa
Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.
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March 04, 2026 Prince Buthelezi Mall set to open in Empangeni at end of April
Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.
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March 03, 2026 Netcare earns Top Employer 2026 global certification
Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.
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March 02, 2026 Hirsch’s marks 47 years from Durban repair shop to national retail chain
Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.
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February 27, 2026 Boxer Superstores launches Digital Kick-Start Programme
Here's your latest ECR Business Watch report with WR van der Merwe.
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February 25, 2026 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.
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FAQs about Business Watch:

How many episodes does Business Watch have?

The podcast currently has 422 episodes available.