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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
134 Episodes
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JA Solar Completes First Local Production of N-Type Modules

ARTsolar is a South African photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer focused on high-quality local production of solar panels. Based in Durban, the company partners with global leaders to bring advanced solar technology to the local market, supporting South Africa’s renewable energy goals and industrial development.
3 Jun 1 min

SA Harvest Expands Fleet to Tackle Hunger Through Smarter Food Logistics

SA Harvest has expanded its fleet with new trucks, including a refrigerated unit, to improve food distribution across South Africa. The national food rescue and hunger relief organisation says the move is aimed at reaching more remote areas and ensuring the safe transport of perishable goods.
2 Jun 1 min

Pick n Pay Unveils Next-Gen Shopping App to Boost Online Growth

In today's Business Watch: Pick n Pay has launched a powerful new app that merges its asap! delivery service, Smart Shopper rewards, and more into one seamless platform. In this episode, we unpack the tech upgrades, AI-driven features, and strategic vision behind the app – plus what it means for…
29 May 1 min

Ramaphosa: Infrastructure Is the Flywheel of South Africa’s Economy

Government says quality infrastructure in water, electricity, education, and health uplifts living standards and promotes national unity. Addressing delegates at the infrastructure symposium in Cape Town, president Cyril Ramaphosa said that well-developed infrastructure connects the nation and the continent, while supporting trade and reducing business costs.
28 May 1 min
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