https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news Mynewsdesk news feed straight from the source https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/assets/graphics/logos/logo-small-3b24ab90.png 128 23 sv 15 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:57:30 +0200 Cancer affects 1 in 5 people globally, making it one of the most common health risks. Discovery Life claims data shows it now accounts for around 45% of severe illness claims and more than a third of disability claims — with costs often extending beyond treatment to include income loss, travel and caregiving. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/the-financial-reality-of-cancer-are-south-africans-prepared-508409?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/the-financial-reality-of-cancer-are-south-africans-prepared-508409?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:11:25 +0200 Discovery Insure celebrated South Africa’s automotive excellence at the 2026 CAR Magazine Top 12 Best Buys Awards, highlighting the important role innovation, vehicle safety and driver behaviour play in creating safer roads. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-insure-congratulates-2026-car-magazine-top-12-best-buys-awards-winners-507103?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-insure-congratulates-2026-car-magazine-top-12-best-buys-awards-winners-507103?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:41:25 +0200 Discovery Bank confirms the conclusion of administrative non-compliance matter. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-bank-resolves-administrative-sanctions-issued-by-the-prudential-authority-503116?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-bank-resolves-administrative-sanctions-issued-by-the-prudential-authority-503116?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:54:29 +0200 Dr Ronald Whelan is appointed as the CEO of Discovery Health with effect from 1 January 2024. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-announces-new-discovery-health-ceo-and-a-new-discovery-corporate-and-employee-benefits-business-473622?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-announces-new-discovery-health-ceo-and-a-new-discovery-corporate-and-employee-benefits-business-473622?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Wed, 19 May 2021 10:14:01 +0200 The referral programme, the first of its kind among South African banks and financial institutions, will give clients the functionality to invite friends and family to sign up to the Bank – and for both clients and friends to get rewarded in the form of Discovery Miles, creating an eco-system of shared-value https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-bank-launches-referral-programme-427621?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-bank-launches-referral-programme-427621?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Fri, 17 May 2019 09:54:45 +0200 2019 Brand Finance Insurance 100 report ranks Discovery as the second-strongest insurance brand in the world. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/powerful-performance-for-discovery-in-global-insurance-rankings-369535?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/powerful-performance-for-discovery-in-global-insurance-rankings-369535?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:34:48 +0200 Parents with three or more children at greatest risk for distracted driving https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/dodge-distractions-and-stay-safe-on-the-road-this-easter-366374?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/dodge-distractions-and-stay-safe-on-the-road-this-easter-366374?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:12:35 +0200 Chairperson and independent non-executive Director, Mr. Hilkowitz, has informed the Board that he has decided to retire, effective 28 February 2019. Discovery is very grateful to Mr Hilkowitz for his invaluable contribution to the Group throughout the last 16 years of exceptional growth. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/mr-mark-tucker-to-succeed-mr-monty-hilkowitz-as-chairperson-of-the-board-of-discovery-338350?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/mr-mark-tucker-to-succeed-mr-monty-hilkowitz-as-chairperson-of-the-board-of-discovery-338350?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:59:20 +0200 In 2017 Discovery Health’s efforts to curb fraud in the healthcare system resulted in a significant R568m recovered on behalf of client schemes, compared to R405m in 2016,” says Discovery Health CEO, Dr Jonathan Broomberg. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-health-recovers-r568m-in-fraud-savings-for-2017-290412?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-health-recovers-r568m-in-fraud-savings-for-2017-290412?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Tue, 30 May 2017 13:56:03 +0200 Colin Coleman, Managing Director of Goldman Sachs South Africa, Nazmeera Moola, Economist and Strategist at Investec Asset Management and Etienne le Roux, Chief Economist at Rand Merchant Bank reflect on the state of the South African Market at the 2017 Discovery Financial Planning Summit. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/global-investment-strategies-and-the-state-of-the-south-african-market-243982?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/global-investment-strategies-and-the-state-of-the-south-african-market-243982?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Mon, 29 May 2017 16:43:39 +0200 A prolonged environment of uncertainty and political risk, both in South Africa and globally, means that investors should start cutting through the noise to find emerging investment trends, Isabelle Mateos y Lago, Managing Director and Chief Multi-Asset Strategist at BlackRock, told the Discovery Financial Planning Summit in Sandton. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/cut-through-the-noise-to-find-emerging-investment-trends-243917?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/cut-through-the-noise-to-find-emerging-investment-trends-243917?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Mon, 29 May 2017 15:04:43 +0200 Leading financial planners reflected on the impact of regulatory changes on the widening advice gap at the 2017 Discovery Financial Planning Summit. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/retail-distribution-review-a-positive-outcome-for-south-african-financial-planners-243886?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/retail-distribution-review-a-positive-outcome-for-south-african-financial-planners-243886?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Mon, 29 May 2017 12:51:48 +0200 Moshe Tamir, Global Head of Digital Transformation at Generali, discusses digital innovation in financial planning at the 2017 Discovery Financial Planning Summit. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/the-implications-of-the-digital-revolution-for-the-financial-services-sector-243840?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/the-implications-of-the-digital-revolution-for-the-financial-services-sector-243840?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Mon, 29 May 2017 11:14:49 +0200 Discovery Chief Executive Adrian Gore opened the 2017 Discovery Financial Planning Summit advocating the importance of a balanced outlook, saying South Africa is on an upward trajectory, contrary to popular opinion. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/adrian-gore-a-balanced-outlook-required-for-sas-future-dot-dot-dot-and-financial-planning-243820?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/adrian-gore-a-balanced-outlook-required-for-sas-future-dot-dot-dot-and-financial-planning-243820?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Thu, 16 Feb 2017 12:49:42 +0200 The SA SME Fund, focused on developing high-growth small and medium businesses and stimulating investment in entrepreneurship, has announced the appointment of Quinton Dicks as its Chief Executive Officer. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/sa-sme-fund-appoints-chief-executive-officer-220961?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/sa-sme-fund-appoints-chief-executive-officer-220961?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:59:00 +0200 Pokémon Go has caught the attention and imagination of what seems like everyone on social media in a very short space of time. According to a survey conducted with Vitality members in the United States, 15% of the members surveyed were Pokémon Go players and the game had a surprisingly broad appeal across age groups. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/the-pokemon-go-craze-and-why-vitality-says-you-should-get-involved-178025?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/the-pokemon-go-craze-and-why-vitality-says-you-should-get-involved-178025?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Tue, 16 Feb 2016 13:45:00 +0200 Discovery is honoured to be the 2016 recipient of the Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-recognised-by-ubuntu-award-151236?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-recognised-by-ubuntu-award-151236?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:58:08 +0200 Discovery announces the activation of Vitality Active Rewards with Apple Watch for Vitality members in South Africa encouraging healthier, more active living. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/vitality-members-can-now-earn-an-apple-watch-by-being-more-active-141143?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/vitality-members-can-now-earn-an-apple-watch-by-being-more-active-141143?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:07:46 +0200 Discovery Insure’s smartphone-enabled DQ track won in the Most Innovative New Digital Product and the overall EMEA Digital Champion categories at the 2015 Gartner Financial Services Cool Business Awards ceremony held in Barcelona... https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-insure-wins-two-gartner-financial-cool-business-awards-138170?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-insure-wins-two-gartner-financial-cool-business-awards-138170?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd Fri, 21 Aug 2015 10:10:06 +0200 The Discovery Foundation today announced 38 recipients at its seventh annual Discovery Foundation Awards event held in Johannesburg. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-foundation-helps-train-more-than-250-doctors-to-do-lifesaving-research-and-contribute-to-improve-public-health-system-126244?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/news/discovery-foundation-helps-train-more-than-250-doctors-to-do-lifesaving-research-and-contribute-to-improve-public-health-system-126244?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Discovery Holdings Ltd