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  • The 18th Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge: Soweto’s finest football tournament

    Key announcements:
    The 18thedition of the Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge will take place from 8-29 December 2021. Only vaccinated individuals permitted. Team registrations close 30 November 2021.
    Discovery and the South African Football Association (SAFA) have partnered once again for the Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge. Hosted at Soweto’s newly renovated Nike Football

  • Bigger Miles Ð-Day discounts for a Black Friday Weekend Takeover

    Johannesburg, 24 November 2021 — Discovery Bank today announced additional discounts for an extended period for this upcoming Black Friday. As part of a Miles Ð-Day Black Friday Weekend Takeover, qualifying Discovery Bank clients can double their Discovery Miles discounts on purchases made at retail partners between 26 and 29 November 2021.
    “Discovery Miles are already more valuable than cash w

  • Discovery Health simplifies access to screening for diabetic retinopathy and introduces cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence-driven technology to the process

    Discovery Health launches new Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Benefit, enhanced by a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence system and designed to detect the onset of diabetic retinopathy as early as possible.
    AI technology heralds a new era for eye screening, which is fundamental to nipping diabetic retinopathy in the bud
    People who live with diabetes (whether type 1 or 2) are at heightened

  • Discovery Bank clients get first access to Justin Bieber Justice World Tour tickets

    Johannesburg, 16 November 2021 —Following the announcement that the Justin Bieber Justice World Tour will include two dates in South Africa in late 2022, Discovery Bank is excited to give its clients exclusive access to purchase tickets 48 hours before ticket sales officially open on 3 December 2021.
    The much-anticipated Justin Bieber Justice World Tour, happening between May 2022 and March 20

  • Tribute to South Africa’s healthcare professionals: Discovery Health releases moving nine-episode video docu-series

    Discovery Health launches nine-episode video Doctor Appreciation docu-series Each episode of this nine-part, documentary-style series tells a South African healthcare professional’s story and shares behind-the-scenes, real-life accounts from the COVID-19 frontline.
    Johannesburg, 12 November 2021: South Africa’s healthcare professionals have worked at the COVID-19 coalface for the past 18 mont

  • Over R2bn in Group Risk claims paid out by Discovery

    Johannesburg, 29 October 2021 – In a claims experience analysis, Discovery Group Risk today reported claim payouts to the value of R2.10 billion in the year to June 2021, which reflects a 42% increase compared to the previous year. The company offers group risk benefits that include life cover, global cover for the education of employees' children, severe illness cover, lump-sum and monthly disabi

  • Discovery Life claims data demonstrates the significant value of comprehensive life insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Discovery Life released its annual claims data insights today, illustrating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life insurers Total claims paid out to clients in 2020 amounted to R4.7 billion, COVID-19 related pay-outs are expected to reach R6.2 billion across Individual Life and Group Risk claims by the end of the 2022 financial year COVID-19 has overtaken heart disease and cancer as the le

  • Discovery Bank launches Vitality Money Financial Analyser

    Johannesburg, 27 October 2021 –Putting clients in control of their money,Discovery Bank today announced the launch of Vitality Money Financial Analyser.
    Vitality Money Financial Analyser gives personalised insights into monthly income, savings and spending.
    About 65%* of people don’t know what they spend their money on in a month and more than half** underestimate how much they spend, which

  • Discovery Business Insurance innovates to address the growing threat posed by Cyber Crime

    Johannesburg, 26 October 2021 – As the world recognises October as Cyber Security Awareness month Discovery Business Insurance is highlighting the critical need for businesses to ensure that they are appropriately covered to mitigate against the risk of cyber crime, which has become one of the biggest risks facing businesses today.
    Now in its 18th year, Cyber Security Awareness Month, which

  • Will COVID-19’s impact on cancer screening mean people are diagnosed with more advanced cancers?

    Will COVID-19’s impact on cancer screening mean people are diagnosed with more advanced cancers?
    1 in 28 South African women at risk of breast cancer
    Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a decline in people sticking to routine and scheduled cancer screening checks - like mammograms for breast cancer, pap smears for cervical cancer, PSA blood tests and examinations for pro

  • Olympic gold medallist Tatjana Schoenmaker named as a Discovery Vitality Ambassador

    JOHANNESBURG, 20 October 2021 – Discovery is proud to announce Tatjana Schoenmaker (24) as a Discovery Vitality Ambassador. The South African swimming sensation has recently returned home from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after winning a gold medal and setting the world record in the 200 m breaststroke, as well as bringing home silver in the 100 m breaststroke.
    “We are delighted and honoured t

  • Discovery Invest Launches Market-First European Credit Opportunities Fund

    Johannesburg, 19 October 2021- In line with its aim to bring new investment opportunities to South African clients, Discovery Invest today announced the launch of a market first credit fund targeting annual returns in Euros of 7% per annum, net of fees and taxes.
    The Discovery European Credit Opportunities Fund, managed by Ninety One, is an international structured fund that offers access to a

  • The 2021 Vitality Running World Cup Champion Announced

    South Africa has today been crowned Champion of the 2021 Vitality Running World Cup. Qualifying for the Finals in 2nd position, South Africa leapt up the leaderboard to take the win with 134,000 runners participating in the tournament.
    In second place, was Namibia with 3,408 runners. Just behind with Mongolia was 4,424 runners and in fourth place, England with 61,000.
    Now in its third year,

  • Joburg Pothole Patrol launches mobile app in transport month

    The City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Cllr. Mpho Moerane, together with Discovery Insure and Dialdirect Insurance on Tuesday, 12 October 2021, launched a new Pothole Patrol app and Whatsapp bot to fast-track the ongoing war on potholes across the municipality.
    The smart mobility initiative is set to enable the speedy reporting of potholes for attention in Johannesburg as part of the ongoing

  • Pioneering Algorithm Calculates The Number Of Years Individuals Can Expect To Live In Good Health

    Research shows that the number of years people are spending in ill health is increasing, primarily due to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, driven by unhealthy lifestyles Experts call for focus on healthspan, the quality of life, alongside lifespan, the quantity of life, citing significant economic and social benefits Pioneering algorithm by Vitality, in collaboration with RAND Europe,

  • Discovery announces the latest business innovations within the Discovery Health portfolio

    Johannesburg, 1 October 2021: Discovery announced the latest business innovations within the Discovery Health portfolio, at its its annual product-update event with financial advisers on 30 September 2021.
    “The golden thread running through the various elements we shared with the financial adviser community and media today, was our focus on personalisation of healthcare through digitally-powere

  • Discovery Bank and Vitality announce new offerings to deliver integrated value for clients

    Johannesburg, 30 September 2021 – Discovery Bank today announced new digital and fintech innovations for a comprehensive digital financial services experience at its annual product-update event with financial advisers.
    “With the latest features, our clients have access to a full range of financial capabilities in one place – our digital banking platform. This platform is not only transforming b

  • Discovery Health Medical Scheme announces a second year of deferred contribution increases

    30 September 2021 - Today Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) announced that it would again the delay the implementation of its annual contribution increases. After delaying the annual contribution increases for 2021 by 6 months to 1 July 2021, the Scheme announced that the annual contribution increases of 7.9% for 2022 would only be implemented from 1 May 2022. This makes Discovery Health Me

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