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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 Businesswatch@ecr.co.za
Weekly English South Africa Business · Business News
136 Episodes
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The Sharks and SA Harvest partner to increase hunger relief in KZN

In terms of the agreement, The Sharks will provide SA Harvest with 500m² of dedicated warehouse space at Hollywoodbets Kings Park, a space that SA Harvest can be proud of and call their home. This significant support of SA Harvest’s efforts to relieve hunger by rescuing food that would otherwise…
6 Sep 2022 1 min

Ensure Security first in eThekwini to offer advanced Vumacam SafeCity technology

CEO of Ensure Group, Kyle Connolly says: “The ever-changing security landscape has seen the group shift focus to embrace technology. Following the riots experienced in KwaZulu-Natal last year, we made a serious investment in a state-of-the-art control room and monitoring centre that has become the heartbeat of our company. “Our…
29 Aug 2022 1 min

Hello Mr Price Baby: Your new store for everything baby and kids!

“Since launching baby clothing in November 2020, we saw the need to give parents even more of the unbelievable value we are known for. After two years of thorough market research, and talking to parents and soon-to-be moms, we have designed a store experience to make parenting affordable and convenient…
26 Aug 2022 1 min

GTH Junior riders make horse riding accessible to anyone

Global Team Horse Racing recently trialed GTH Junior Riders at a fun event held at the Equidome Indoor Equestrian Arena in Beaulieu, Midrand on the 22nd of May 2022. As this was the first time for the concept, access was limited and the event was used to gather feedback and…
24 Aug 2022 1 min

Google Wallet brings secure payments to South Africa

Adding digital items to Google Wallet (like boarding passes) is equally simple and can often be done with a few clicks. For example, after completing the purchase of a flight on an airline website, users will see a button labelled “Add to Google Wallet” that will create the digital version…
23 Aug 2022 1 min

Airlink’s Richards Bay flights resume next month

With the resumption of flights on the route, Airlink is re-connecting Richards Bay with the world with a choice of convenient connections to Airlink’s expansive network of domestic and regional destinations as well as those around the world through Airlink’s global airline partners. Travel on Airlink flights can be planned,…
22 Aug 2022 1 min

Boxer breaks new ground with flame grilled chicken specialists Galito’s

Galito’s at Boxer KwaMashu officially opened for trade within the Superstore on the 15th of August, ushering in a new era of collaboration and convenience in the supermarket and takeaway restaurant industry. Chris Theron, Boxer’s Group Executive: Operations said the opening within Boxer was an obvious move that will add…
15 Aug 2022 1 min

30,350 litres of coke, 9 tons of bananas and more 2022 Comrades Refreshment Stat

Along the 89.885km route, 43 refreshment stations will stock the following: Coke: 30,350 litres Fanta / Crème Soda: 10,650 litres Coke paper cups (175ml): 450,000 Thirsti Water sachets: 1.9 million Isofit sports drink sachets: 475,000 Asemzansi Amahewu: 45 000 Bavaria 0.0% Beer : 10,000 x 150ml cans Cooked potatoes: 1…
10 Aug 2022 1 min

Sunflower Day 2022 - United by Hope

Studies have shown that hope is an important therapeutic factor when it comes to healing from and surviving illnesses such as cancer. It is also thought to help patients achieve a better quality of life. For this reason, DKMS Africa and Pick n Pay are uniting South Africans in bringing…
3 Aug 2022 1 min

Coca-Cola SA steps in to help KZN small businesses after floods

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa has provided support totaling almost R700,000 to assist five small business owners to help them get back on their feet following the impact of the 2021 civil unrest and the floods which devastated KwaZulu-Natal earlier this year. Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is a proudly South…
2 Aug 2022 1 min

Checkers Little Shop is back and it's environmentally friendly!

As part of the supermarket’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, the minis are made from 100% recycled plastic - including discarded refrigerators, water bottles, and goggles - as well as FSC-approved, responsibly sourced cardboard and paper. The handy collector’s case is locally made and 100% recyclable. Fun facts • What…
26 Jul 2022 1 min

Zero2Five go beyond food parcels to address food security crisis in KZN

Julika Falconer, CEO of Zero2Five Trust, said that vital early learning - which had already suffered during the COVID-19 lockdown – was at risk of being lost again as some pre-schools initially remained closed and affected children who had lost everything at their homes were unable to return to school…
25 Jul 2022 1 min

The Samuels Group are better than ever after 2021 unrest

The Samuels Group is a proudly black-owned South African business founded in 2000. During its first few years of operation, the company specialised in the wholesale distribution of petroleum products. In 2016, the company expanded into the automotive industry and launched 13 Service Centres (Independent Workshops) under the banner of…
19 Jul 2022 1 min

Willowton reintroduces KZN yellowfish to the Baynespruit

The re-introduction – or inoculation programme – is a strategic part of a broader commitment by Willowton Group to help improve the Baynespruit which is one of South Africa’s six most polluted rivers. The company has committed to monthly clean-ups of a 1-kilometre-long stretch of the Baynespruit River between the…
4 Jul 2022 1 min

SANTACO announces biggest taxi fare rate to date

KwaZulu-Natal taxi commuters are urged to put more money aside as taxi fares will go up from Friday. "The minimum that we increase by a rand we don't go below that, but then the maximum is an amount that is going to be utilised or debated by the taxi owners…
1 Jul 2022 1 min

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban wins prestigious Mayoral Achievement Award

Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups with nine distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,700 hotels in operation and under development in 120 countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos. Owner of the Radisson…
20 Jun 2022 1 min

Now is the best time to invest in Zimbali Lakes

With the overwhelming demand for luxury estate living on the North Coast of KZN and the multi-award-winning Zimbali brand behind it, Zimbali Lakes is set up to yield positive capital appreciation for its investors paired with a family lifestyle for all residents in a pet-friendly environment. The vision of Zimbali…
9 Jun 2022 1 min
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