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  • AURA Partners with Discovery to Power Launch of Discovery 911 Emergency Response Service

    Johannesburg, South Africa– 4 June 2026 – AURA, a life-saving technology platform making emergency response services more accessible and affordable, today announced its partnership with Discovery Insure, a division of Discovery Limited, to power the security response component of its new Discovery 911 virtual panic button offering.
    Available through the Discovery Insure app, Discovery 911 provi

  • South Africans bought 23% less fuel in May as fuel price pressure continues

    New Discovery Insure data shows that motorists filled up less and made fewer trips in May as high fuel prices continue to change how they travel and commute – with diesel drivers cutting back the most.
    Key insights:
    Compared to January and February, motorists bought 23% less fuel and made 17% fewer fuel transactions in May. South Africans also drove 9% less. Diesel drivers cut back the mos

  • The future of employee wellness: rewarding behaviour, not bailouts

    For human resources (HR) directors, wellbeing can feel like yet another priority that’s competing for limited budget and attention. But Guy Chennells, Chief Commercial Officer of Discovery’s Corporate and Employee Benefits division, argues that wellbeing is not a separate ‘nice to have’ spend item. It’s actually a multiplier of the investment which companies are already making in their people.

    Employee wellbeing isn't a 'nice-to-have', it's a multiplier of investment which companies are already making in their staff.
  • Discovery Invest targets retirement shortfall with new pre retirement solutions

    Johannesburg, 20 April 2026 – Only 10% of South Africans are on track to retire comfortably[1], reflecting an industry‑wide challenge where every day financial pressures, income volatility, poor saving behaviours, and increasingly complex markets undermine long‑term retirement saving during investors’ working lives.
    Across the retirement industry, it is widely understoodthat outcomes are shaped

  • Scholar transport: Know what to check to keep children safer

    Every school day, millions of South African children rely on scholar transport to get to and from school safely. For parents and caregivers, that daily journey is built on trust – trust that the vehicle is roadworthy, that the driver is qualified and that safety comes first.
    That trust has come sharply into focus after a series of tragic incidents involving scholar transport, highlighting just

  • Discovery welcomes Springbok stars Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Jesse Kriel as new ambassadors, championing a shared commitment to healthier, stronger futures

    Johannesburg, 12 March 2026 – Discovery today announced Springbok players Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Jesse Kriel as its newest brand ambassadors, deepening the organisation’s long-standing partnership with South Africa’s most influential sporting talents.
    Both athletes are recognised for exceptional performance on the field, but also for the daily discipline, long-term mindset, and commitme

    Discovery welcomes Springbok stars Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Jesse Kriel as new ambassadors
  • After a motor vehicle accident: What you should do to avoid insurance claim delays

    Being in a motor vehicle accident is stressful, even when no one is hurt. In the minutes and hours that follow, it’s natural to feel shaken and unsure of what to do next. But a few calm practical steps at the scene, reporting the accident correctly to the police and your insurer, and staying in close contact during the process can make a big difference.
    What you do after a motor accident matter

  • Clean energy powerhouse Anthem and project co-shareholders Reatile Renewables reach financial close on Notsi Solar Project with Discovery Green and NOA trading as offtakers

    Cape Town, South Africa, 5 March 2026 – The recently launched Anthem, one of South Africa’s largest renewable energy investment holding businesses and independent power producers, is proud to announce the financial close of its 475MWac (620MWdc) Notsi solar photovoltaic (PV) project, located in the Free State. It currently ranks as the largest solar PV project in South Africa and will power the co

  • Discovery Invest: Why selectivity and discipline matter more in 2026

    Johannesburg, 19 February 2026– Improving economic fundamentals in South Africa and other emerging markets are beginning to show a more favourable investment environment. Inflation has cooled meaningfully from post-pandemic peaks, while interest rates appear to have room to move lower. In this environment, it is critical to carefully choose investments, focus on value, and diversify with purpose

  • Discovery Green: How electricity reform and market shifts are shaping renewable energy in 2026

    Electricity reform, evolving wheeling models, grid constraints and changing cost dynamics are influencing how large energy users source renewable power.
    Johannesburg, 10 February 2026 – South Africa’s renewable energy market is entering a new phase in 2026 as electricity reform moves into implementation, wheeling models mature, and grid access tightens. For large energy users, including mining

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