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Discovery Bank says AI-driven security has stopped estimated R100m in fraud, as it rolls out enhanced security AI-powered payments and DStv rewards

14 May 2026 10:30

Johannesburg – 14 May 2026 – Discovery Bank today announced a major expansion of its AI-powered’ banking capabilities, alongside new security and servicing enhancements, streamlined access to life insurance, and a rewards partnership with DStv, as it continues to build a single, intelligent digital banking platform for everyday spending, protection and rewards.
Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery

The future of employee wellness: rewarding behaviour, not bailouts

12 May 2026 15:03

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.

smartQare and Cuviva support Discovery Care at Home programme in South Africa with integrated remote monitoring and care coordination technology

11 May 2026 14:54

European digital health companies smartQare (based in the Netherlands) and Cuviva (based in Sweden) partner with Discovery Health to strengthen the technology foundation of the ‘Discovery Care at Home’ offering. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the infrastructure required to deliver safe, scalable hospital-level care in the home.

Getting paid to sleep well: Vitality launches world-first Sleep Rewards

7 May 2026 10:49

JOHANNESBURG, 7 May 2026 – Discovery Vitality today cements its position as the world’s most scientifically driven wellness programme by launching the proprietary Vitality Sleep Score and a new Vitality Sleep Rewards programme. This historic launch marks the first time in almost 20 years that Vitality has added a new core pillar to the programme, placing Sleep alongside Screening, Physical Activi

Afrox signs renewable energy supply agreement with Discovery Green

5 May 2026 09:21

Johannesburg, 05 May 2026 – Afrox, sub-Saharan Africa’s industrial gases and welding products company, has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Discovery Green to supply renewable energy to its Kuilsriver air separation unit in Cape Town, South Africa.
Under the terms of the agreement, Discovery Green will provide Afrox with approximately 28-GWh of renewable electricity annuall

Fuel spending drops 35% as South Africans respond to recent price hikes – Discovery Insure

4 May 2026 08:34

Fuel purchases dropped by 35% in April, as motorists responded quickly to petrol and diesel price increases by driving less and cutting back on trips, according to Discovery Insure data.

SpendTrend26: South Africans pair a cautious spend recovery with a decisive shift to digital payments

23 April 2026 11:00

Johannesburg, 23 April 2026 – At a media event in Sandton today, Discovery Bank and Visa released the findings of SpendTrend26, the fourth annual edition of their joint report on consumer spending behaviour, looking at spend nationally as well as across seven major South African cities. Combining Visa’s extensive dataset insights with Discovery Bank’s analytical expertise, the report incorporates

Discovery Invest targets retirement shortfall with new pre retirement solutions

20 April 2026 08:31

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

10 April 2026 09:49

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 Life paid R11,5bn to clients in 2025 as AI-driven health insights help detect severe illnesses earlier

17 March 2026 14:30

Discovery Life paid R11,5 billion to clients in 2025, with new claims data showing how AI-driven health insights are helping detect serious illnesses earlier. Living benefits, such as severe illness, disability, and income protection, and Shared-value payments for managing health and wellness, now account for 65% of individual life policy payouts.

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

12 March 2026 12:00

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

After a motor vehicle accident: What you should do to avoid insurance claim delays

9 March 2026 10:28

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