Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) reaffirmed its financial resilience and commitment to member value at its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) which was held virtually yesterday (25 June 2026), against a backdrop of sustained pressure on household healthcare costs.
Discovery Green, a Discovery Limited business, is proud to announce the signing of a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with JSE-listed company, York Timber Holdings (“York Timbers”), the largest solid wood processor in South Africa.. The agreement will support greater cost efficiencies in York Timbers' operations and marks a significant step in the company's ongoing journey to embed sustainab
Discovery Life claims data shows that serious illness and disability can affect young adults far earlier than many people expect. Over the last five years, Discovery Life paid R378 million in claims to clients under 30.
Johannesburg, 22 June – If you’re in your 20s and building a career, life insurance may not be high up on your list of priorities. It can feel like something you’ll need later i
The HealthTrend26 Report by Discovery Health is based on more than 60 million life-years of clinical, lifestyle and behavioural data from Discovery Health Medical Scheme, covering over 2.7 million members. Over the past decade, mortality has declined by 5.6%, reflecting deliberate action through earlier diagnosis, better treatment and sustained behaviour change.
09 June 2026, Johannesburg, South Africa – Corporate leaders, global volunteer organisations, youth development practitioners and technology partners gathered at Discovery’s Sandton head office in May 2026 for a high-level dialogue focused on one of South Africa’s most urgent priorities: creating meaningful pathways for young people into the economy.
Hosted by Discovery in partnership with the
Discovery Wills and Trust Services and the enhanced Discovery Estate Preserver make estate planning simpler, faster and safer by helping South Africans draft valid Wills and protect loved ones from the legal complexity and financial impact of winding up an Estate
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
Johannesburg, 3 June 2026 - Discovery has welcomed world-renowned sleep scientist Professor Matthew Walker to South Africa, where he delivered a compelling call to reframe sleep as a critical driver of health, performance and longevity. His visit comes at a time when sleep is increasingly emerging as a defining health issue of modern life and coincides with the successful launch of Vitality Sleep
Johannesburg, 2 June 2026 – The University of Cape Town (UCT) has signed a groundbreaking long term renewable electricity supply agreement with Discovery Green as part of a broader strategic partnership focused on advancing sustainable energy and skills development.
The agreement represents the first long term power purchase agreement (PPA) concluded between an energy trader and a public insti
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
Discovery Insure launches market-first Discovery 911 smoke detector that automatically detects fires and alerts a 24/7 emergency response centre to coordinate rapid fire assistance, protecting lives and homes when every second counts.
More than 343,000 potholes repaired and a 99% repair success rate – Discovery Pothole Patrol marks five years of helping make Johannesburg’s roads safer through public-private partnerships and community action.
