Best health analysis and commentary Chris Bateman from SA medical Journal for ‘A Cuban trainee's journey and Doctors shortages: Unpacking the 'Cuban' solution’
Winner: Chris Bateman ‘Doctor shortages: Unpacking the ‘Cuban solution’
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Best Health Economics Journalism Andile Makholwa from Financial Mail for ‘Bitter Pill? Motsoaledi’s mission to curb private health costs’
Winner: Andile Makholwa 'Bitter pill? Motsoaledi's mission to curb private health costs'
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New driving app set to rev up driving standards in South Africa
With the aim to create a nation of great drivers, Discovery Insure has released a new smartphone application that scientifically measures and incentivises driving behaviour. The Discovery Insure app is a global first in combining mobile technology and behavioural economics to create better drivers and improve road safety. It is available as a free download from the App Store or Google Play Store..
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Discovery World Triathlon Cape Town a huge success
Cape Town, voted South Africa’s ‘Fittest City’ by Discovery Vitality in 2013, presented two days of fast-paced, high adrenaline sporting action this weekend when thousands of die-hard athletes from across the globe descended on the V & A Waterfront for the Discovery World Triathlon Cape Town, which formed part of the 2014 ITU World Triathlon Series (WTS)...
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More than 30,000 people take part in the Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk
It was a fun morning out for more than 30,000 people today (18 May 2014) as the 2014 Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk got underway. Families and friends; professionals and casual walkers, corporates and colleagues; veterans and first-timers – all spent an enjoyable morning together, along Durban’s promenade...
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parkrun and Discovery Vitality hits record numbers
parkrun in South Africa has reached world record participation numbers after 1 803 runners took part in the Modderfontein Reserve parkrun this past Saturday as part of World Move for Health Day.
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Learning from elite advisors
The financial planning business is not about sales, but about trust, said Barry O’Mahoney on Thursday, founder of Veritas Wealth and current Financial Planner of the Year.
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Develop social skills to win business
Financial planners need to develop social as well as business relationships if they hope to win affluent clients, Oechsli Institute president Matt Oechsli told delegates to Discovery’s Financial Planning Summit on Thursday in Sandton. His institute researches both affluent clients and financial planners and offers coaching for financial planners.
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An efficient South Africa is capable of five percent per annum growth - Goldman Sachs
Colin Coleman, Head of Goldman Sachs’ Investment Banking Division for Sub-Saharan Africa speaking at the Discovery Financial Planning Summit,
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Maintaining a personal brand can set financial advisors apart in their industry
Maintaining your personal brand can set you apart in your industry and gain credibility and trust, according to financial advisor WJ Rossi, a partner and brand architect at Koss Olinger, a financial planning and wealth management services firm. Rossi was speaking at the Discovery Financial Planning Summit on Thursday 15 May 2014
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Improved customer service and fair advisor remuneration will be key features of new financial services landscape – Financial Services Board
Speaking at the Discovery Financial Planning Summit Jonathan Dixon, Deputy Executive Officer of the Financial Services Board’s Insurance Division remarked: “We are seeing rapid change in regulation, driven by international developments and lessons learned from the global financial crisis.”
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Succession planning is crucial for success
Businesses and financial advisors should both plan with the end in mind, said Tom Deans, president of Détente Financial Corporation in Canada. Deans was speaking at the Discovery Financial Planning Summit in Sandton on Thursday 15 May 2014.
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