Business Watch
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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 Businesswatch@ecr.co.za
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Manufacturing production edges up 0.9% as food and chemical sectors drive growth
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May 15, 2026 |
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Club Med resort project highlighted ahead of Africa’s Travel Indaba
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May 14, 2026 |
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Tourism recovery should benefit more communities, says ANEW Hotels and Resorts
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May 13, 2026 |
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Hillside Aluminium marks 30 years of production in Richards Bay
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May 12, 2026 |
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Paper and Allied Manufacturers of South Africa launches engineering bursary programme
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May 11, 2026 |
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President Ramaphosa to open Africa’s Travel Indaba in KwaZulu-Natal
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May 08, 2026 |
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Club Med Tinley Manor resort receives occupation certificate ahead of July opening
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May 07, 2026 |
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FNB and Pick n Pay partnership delivers R600m in customer rewards
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May 06, 2026 |
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MISA backs Jetour’s local manufacturing plans as Rosslyn plant deal signals jobs boost
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May 05, 2026 |
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Boxer Superstores launches Bmedia to connect brands with shoppers at scale
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May 04, 2026 |
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Reserve Bank likely to hold rates as Iran conflict impact seen as temporary
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Lancewood wins top honours at South African Dairy Awards
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Absa set to enter MVNO market as Big Four banks expand mobile offerings
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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SACCI Business Confidence Index dips amid market pressures
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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SARB flags Iran conflict as inflation risk but keeps outlook stable
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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PEP expands lay-by service with community-driven Buddy initiative
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Eskom diesel spend drops nearly 90% amid power system improvements
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Astron Energy Reaches 700th Rebranded Site as National Rollout Nears Completion
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Johnson & Johnson signs agreement with Correctional Services to strengthen mental health care in prisons
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Germany Commits R3.84 Billion Climate Loan to Support South Africa’s Energy Transition
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Brahman Hills unveils luxury 5-star villas in major Midlands expansion
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Bolobedu Solar Farm begins supplying power to national grid
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Learner entrepreneurs showcase community-driven business ideas at Hammarsdale Demo Day
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Fuel Price Mechanism Under Review as Government Extends Relief Measures
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Boxer supports SAPS and Umlazi community through Victim Friendly Facility upgrade
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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WomX Report Finds Psychological Barriers Hindering Growth of Women-Owned Businesses
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Durban-based MultiSearch Recruitment marks over three decades of connecting talent to business
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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HelloChoice launches Multi-Wallets to expand funding access for smallholder farmers
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Transnet rail volumes increase but remain below target amid ongoing constraints
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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SARB maintains the repo rate
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Ramokgopa outlines plan to eliminate load reduction with smart meter rollout
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Development Bank of Southern Africa Secures R23 Billion for Bulk Water Projects
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Giwusa calls for drastic repo rate cut ahead of SARB decision
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Treasury unveils R54bn metro reform incentive to boost service delivery
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Department reassures SA of stable fuel supply despite global volatility
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Ramaphosa Says Efficient Transport Is Key to Economic Growth and Regional Integration
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Economist Warns of Cost Pressure on SA Households and Businesses
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Dairy Industry Warns of Milk Shortages and Job Losses Amid Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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SA Home Loans Foundation launches Shining Schools initiative to support five schools with R500 000 funding
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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GDP growth not enough for what's needed
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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World Bank backs R160bn infrastructure funding initiative
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Cyril Ramaphosa Highlights Shared Growth and Poverty Reduction Goals During Brazil State Visit
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa appoint Melissa Dempster as CEO amid retail expansion
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Pick n Pay clothing launches on asap! delivery app
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Global ocean economy summit set for Durban later this month
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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BASF expands Durban dispersions plant as it marks 60 years in South Africa
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Prince Buthelezi Mall set to open in Empangeni at end of April
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Netcare earns Top Employer 2026 global certification
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Hirsch’s marks 47 years from Durban repair shop to national retail chain
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Boxer Superstores launches Digital Kick-Start Programme
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Sin tax, TFSA and personal income tax - Quick picks from the 2026 Budget Speech
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Budget Speech 2026 - Spotlight on illicit trade and potential sin tax increases
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Enoch Godongwana to Deliver Budget Speech as Optimism Grows for Economy
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Economist expects limited tax and spending changes in National Budget Speech
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Experts Do Not Expect Changes to Personal Income Tax in 2026 Budget
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Government welcomes STASSA survey as unemployment drops and jobs rise
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Comments open for SARB’s proposal to scrap the prime lending rate
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Danone Southern Africa tops national healthy food environment assessment
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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IMF says public debt and lagging policy reforms are holding South Africa back
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Standard Bank offers streamlined smart ID applications
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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South Africa sets $15.1bn agricultural export record despite global trade pressure
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Shoprite reaches 100 solar installations in renewable energy milestone
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Reddam House Ballito joins Fibre Circle national recycling programme
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Takealot Expands TakealotNOW On-Demand Delivery Service to Durban
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Durban–Réunion air link aims to boost tourism and regional connectivity
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Durban business confidence jumps sharply in fourth quarter of 2025
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Wakefields reports renewed confidence in the KZN property market
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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FNB Connect launches eco-friendly SIM cards to cut plastic waste
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Standard Bank warns rental prices remain inflation risk
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Retail trade sales rise 3.5% year-on-year in November
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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FNB Sees Scope for Rates to Hold as Inflation Pressures Ease
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Meat prices surge 12.2% year on year as foot and mouth disease disrupts supply
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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SARB doubles down on new 3% inflation target
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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IMF Projects Steady but Modest Growth for South Africa
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Vector Logistics Named a Top Employer for 2026
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Santam ranked fifth among South Africa’s top employers for ninth consecutive year
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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EU removes South Africa from high-risk jurisdictions list
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Brahman Hills launches 5-star Premium Signature Villas
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Airlink moves to market European codeshare flights
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm early merger talks
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Naamsa data shows strongest new-vehicle sales in over a decade
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Coca-Cola SA Seeks 100 Entrepreneurs for Nationwide Distribution Programme
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Civil Confidence Index hits 11-year high in fourth quarter
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Fuel price cuts offer transport sector relief
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Fuel Prices Set to Drop from Midnight, Petrol Below R21 for First Time Since 2022
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Bad start to 2026 as Transalloys warns of possible large-scale retrenchments
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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IFA Hotels & Resorts Sets Out Zimbali Vision 2030 to Transform KZN’s North Coast
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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A Handful of Musina Farmers Grow Every Tomato Behind South Africa’s All Gold Sauce
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Midlands Mall celebrates multiple awards and community recognition
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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IMF Warns South Africa Faces Risk of Stagnation Despite Signs of Economic Resilience
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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KZN premier unveils five-year financial recovery plan to restore fiscal stability
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Inside the Home of Toughees - 4 Million School Shoes, One Small KZN Village
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Joekels Marks 31 Years with Shoprite Supplier of the Year 2025 Honour
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Regent Business School Launches SA’s First Business Intelligence Accounting Degree
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Hirsch’s Marks Most Successful Month in History
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Mr Price Foundation Opens PRP Applications as Youth Development Drive Expands
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Estcourt Freight Village Set to Transform South Africa’s Transport Corridor
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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DUT Students Take Part in BRICS Skills Finals
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of 15.6-billion rand in October
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Eskom Welcomes Licence Approval for SA Wholesale Electricity Market Launch
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Skyy Aviation Crowned Top Training Academy
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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Tiger Brands Posts Solid Full-Year Performance
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Krispy Kreme SA marks a decade of growth and expansion
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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G20 Declaration Sets Global Priorities on Growth Resilience and Development
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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North-West University Business School professor backs SARB rate cut
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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SARB cuts repo rate by 25 basis points
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Consumers Still Under Pressure Despite Improved Sentiment
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Beekman Group launches San Martinho Vila Azul in Mozambique
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Rate Cut expected this week
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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R200m Funding Deal to Boost Rim-Alloy Manufacturing in Richards Bay
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Dube Cargo Terminal Records 7% Growth in Airfreight Throughput
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Serco Expands Operations Amid Challenging Economic Climate
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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South Africa Secures R15.91‑Billion World Bank Boost for Metro Services
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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FNB Retains Title as South Africa’s Best Digital Bank
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital unveils upgraded Emergency Unit
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Cindy Norcott Launches The Weight of Hope, Donating Book Proceeds to the Robin Hood Foundation
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Master Builders KZN honours construction excellence at annual awards
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Tiger Brands empowers township and rural entrepreneurs through new enterprise development initiative
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Walmart launches first African store and plans expansion
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Shoprite launches R1-million competition to grow community food gardens across South Africa
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Ramaphosa urges deeper South Africa–Switzerland cooperation for sustainable growth
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Steel sector woes deepen as ArcelorMittal retrenchments spark legal battle
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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South Africa’s Exit from FATF Grey List Seen as Milestone for Financial Integrity and Institutional Reform
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Pick n Pay posts steady progress as turnaround gains traction in H1 FY26 results
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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MANCOSA Marks 30 Years of Transformative Education
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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KZN Aims to Secure Over R90 Billion at Provincial Investment Conference
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Luxury Living Soars as Zimbali Lakes Achieves Record-Breaking Sales
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Pick n Pay integrates Ticketpro sales at store tills
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Government to Invest R2.2-Trillion in Energy Transformation Strategy
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Durban Secures Engage Trade Africa 2025, Driving Continental Trade Links
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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South Africa’s retail sales climb 2.3% in August, with hardware and clothing stores leading growth
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Standard Bank Report Reveals R1 Trillion Township Informal Economy Driving Millions of Jobs Across South Africa
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Pick n Pay Marks International E-Waste Day with 124-Tonne Recycling Milestone and National School Campaign
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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PEP and CANSA Partner to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness Through Pink Towel Initiative
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Boxer Opens State-of-the-Art Tongaat Distribution Centre to Serve 200 KZN Stores
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Air France Extends Direct Cape Town-Paris Route to May 2026 Following Unprecedented Demand
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Transnet outlines path to profitability amid operational challenges
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Discovery Green Signs 20-Year Renewable Energy Deal to Power Glencore’s Coal Mines
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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SEACOM and SENTECH partner to boost SMMEs in South Africa
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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JBDevProp launches Kairos luxury eco-condo development in Botha’s Hill
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Nu Metro to Relaunch Cinemas at Gateway Theatre of Shopping
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Formal Sector Sheds 80,000 Jobs in Second Quarter of 2025
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Langeberg Foods to Reopen Ashton Factory Under New Ownership from 1 October
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Durban Secures Engage Trade Africa 2025, Driving Continental Trade Links
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Boxer Marks Milestone with 550th Store Opening in KwaMashu
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Brahman Hills’ Healing Earth Spa Crowned Spa of the Year at Global Destination Deluxe Awards
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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South32 Hillside Aluminium concludes first five-year wage deal
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Boxer Hosts Farmers Day in Ndwedwe to Equip Local Growers for Retail Supply
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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SARB holds repo rate steady at 7.00% despite strong GDP growth
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Durban to Host Africa’s Travel Indaba from 2026
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Sep 18, 2025 |