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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

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

6 March 2026 07:32

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 delivers strong interim performance as the Shared-value model accelerates growth and AI unlocks a new phase of hyper personalised engagement

3 March 2026 10:25

Discovery reports strong interim results evidencing the impact of the Shared-value model, making people healthier and helping them live longer.

Vitality Health International (Africa) changes its name to ⁠⁠Discovery Health - Global Health Solutions

24 February 2026 12:02

Discovery Health has announced that Vitality Health International (Africa), its established employer health insurance business, has rebranded to ⁠⁠Discovery Health - Global Health Solutions. “While our name is changing, our commitment to our clients and to our core purpose remains the same,” explains Emma Knox, CEO of Global Health Solutions at Discovery Health.

Discovery Invest: Why selectivity and discipline matter more in 2026

19 February 2026 13:43

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

Stella - world-leading menopause support app - launches in South Africa, exclusive to Discovery Health Medical Scheme members aged 35 to 70

18 February 2026 11:06

Discovery Health has partnered with UK-based digital health innovator Vira Health to introduce Stella – a globally recognised, clinically validated menopause support app – to South Africa for the first time.

Discovery launches exclusive UK visa services in South Africa, featuring a first-of-its-kind visa centre

17 February 2026 09:16

Johannesburg, 17 February 2026 – The United Kingdom is the most popular international holiday destination for Vitality Travellers, with over 16,000 members and their families travelling on discounted flights between South Africa and the UK in 2025. Today, Discovery announced a pioneering new service to simplify the UK visa application process for clients.
South Africa’s first dedicated visa app