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  • Discovery Invest 2025 Market Outlook: Business unusual

    Discovery Invest 2025 Market Outlook: Business unusual

    12 February 2025, Johannesburg – The Discovery Invest 2025 Market Outlook highlights how a recovering global economy and transformative trends such as artificial intelligence (AI) are shaping investment opportunities in unusual market conditions. With global uncertainties, such as shifts in US trade and fiscal policies under the Trump administration, the need for a measured, long-term investment s

  • Discovery Insure’s Vitality Car Rating increases consumer confidence in the second-hand vehicle market, boosts resale value up to 15%

    Discovery Insure’s Vitality Car Rating increases consumer confidence in the second-hand vehicle market, boosts resale value up to 15%

    Key insights about Discovery Insure’s Vitality Car Rating include:
    Vitality Car Rating, a first of its kind, uses driving behaviour and data analytics to enhance a vehicle’s resale value. Discovery Insure clients can now get up to a 15% boost when they sell their car at participating Weelee and Motus Select dealerships.
    Vitality Car Rating leverages 13 years of Discovery Insure data, incl

  • The Vitality Run Series has provided a platform for runners and walkers of all levels to participate in well-organised races across the country

    Sports Minister announces running shoes donation initiative at Discovery Vitality Run Series kick-off

    Johannesburg, 3 February 2025 – The Discovery Vitality Run Series (VRS) is officially underway, following a successful first event, the Olympic Spartan Harriers Firgrove Challenge with Discovery Vitality, held in the Western Cape. The race saw thousands of runners take to the streets this past weekend, marking the start of an exciting season of 16 events designed to get South Africans moving.

  • Physical activity should be a key component of cancer care, before and after diagnosis

    New Discovery Vitality research: Regular exercise preceding cancer diagnosis linked to lower likelihood of cancer progression and death

    Johannesburg, January 29, 2025– Engaging in regular physical activity before a cancer diagnosis can significantly reduce the risk of cancer progression and mortality, according to new research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study, conducted by Discovery Vitality in partnership with researchers from Wits University and the University of Western Ontario, highlights the crit

  • Discovery Green expands portfolio with renewable energy deals with Implats, KP Lime and leading hospitality brands

    Discovery Green expands portfolio with renewable energy deals with Implats, KP Lime and leading hospitality brands

    Discovery Green is pleased to announce the signing of five new clients in the mining, property and hospitality sectors, securing long-term partnerships with Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats), KP Lime, The Capital Hotels and Apartments, Balwin Properties, and Fortress REIT Limited. The signing of these agreements aligns with Discovery Green’s mission to provide affordable and price-certain

  • Discovery Bank Festive SpendTrend 2024/2025: Clients’ book 18,000 flights and fly 320 million kilometres

    Discovery Bank Festive SpendTrend 2024/2025: Clients’ book 18,000 flights and fly 320 million kilometres

    Johannesburg – 27 January 2025 – Discovery Bank, today, released an analysis of its client transaction data during December 2024. It highlights interesting festive spend behaviours among the Bank’s clients and the value derived from their travel and lifestyle rewards.
    Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank, says, “The December holiday period is known as a time of increased spending. So, it’s n

  • Vitality Health International, in partnership with Goodbye Malaria, acknowledges WHO World Malaria Report and renews dedication to eradicating malaria in Africa

    Vitality Health International, in partnership with Goodbye Malaria, acknowledges WHO World Malaria Report and renews dedication to eradicating malaria in Africa

    Vitality Health International, an innovative health insurer that rewards healthy living for employees in Africa (and owned by Discovery Group), through its partnership with Goodbye Malaria, is unwavering in its commitment to the elimination of malaria – one of the most significant health challenges facing Africa.
    According to the latest World Malaria Report, released by the World Health Organi

  • New Discovery Insure Holiday Drive Trends report reveals key road trip insights

    New Discovery Insure Holiday Drive Trends report reveals key road trip insights

    The Discovery Insure Holiday Drive Trends report showcases ideal road trip departure times, busiest traffic dates, and why driving without a stop isn’t worth it.
    Discovery Insure’s December 2024 Holiday Drive Trends report shows that:
    There is a 26% increase in speeding over the holidays (driving 10 km/h over the speed limit) as drivers take advantage of open roads and less traffic.
    Th

  •  Visitors to The Lounge will be able to view Nelson Makamo’s art piece, ‘Vision of limitless future’, which graced the cover of Time magazine in 2019

    Discovery and Nelson Makamo commemorate SAA’s 90th celebration with art in The Lounge

    Johannesburg, 11 December 2024 - Discovery and South African Airways (SAA) are proud to announce an exciting initiative with renowned South African artist, Nelson Makamo, which will see a collection of his iconic pieces displayed in selected The Loungelocations at South African airports.
    Creating a memorable, once-in-a lifetime experience, local and international tourists can now enjoy Makamo’s

  • DataEQ published its 2024 South African Banking Sentiment Index, which, this year, placed Discovery Bank first overall

    Consumers place Discovery Bank first in 2024 Banking Sentiment Index

    Johannesburg, 5 December 2024 – DataEQ has published its 2024 South African Banking Sentiment Index, which, this year, placed Discovery Bank first overall, ranking first in both operational and reputational performance. The Index provides an in-depth look at how consumers perceive the country’s eight biggest banks and is based on a dataset of more than three million public social media posts betwe

  • Discovery Pothole Patrol marks three-year milestone with 260,000 potholes fixed in Joburg

    Discovery Pothole Patrol marks three-year milestone with 260,000 potholes fixed in Joburg

    The Discovery Pothole Patrol recently celebrated their three-year milestone, with over 260,000 potholes repaired, mainly within the Johannesburg metro, since its inception. Launched in 2021, the initiative is a partnership between Discovery Insure and Avis Southern Africa, who have been working alongside the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) and the City of Johannesburg (COJ).

  • Discovery Health Medical Scheme launches Active Smart: affordable healthcare for new entrants and young professionals

    Discovery Health Medical Scheme launches Active Smart: affordable healthcare for new entrants and young professionals

    [disclaimer] This press statement is issued by Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd, registration number 1997/013480/07, an authorised financial services provider and accredited administrator of medical schemes on behalf of Discovery Health Medical Scheme, registration number 1125, which it administers.
    Key highlights:
    Launch date: Subject to the approval by the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), an

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