Johannesburg, 4 February 2026 – Cogence, a South African global discretionary fund manager, has expanded access to global private‑market opportunities for retail investors. Cogence has achieved this expanded access through a locally anchored solution enabled by its strategic association with BlackRock, one of the world’s leading asset managers. The launch introduces two portfolios that open exposu
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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.
Personal Health Pathways is brought to Discovery Health Medical Scheme members by Discovery H
Johannesburg, 29 January 2026 – Discovery Bank, today, released its SpendTrend Festive Season edition. The analysis highlights travel and selected spending behaviours among Discovery Bank clients over December 2025 and early January 2026.
Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank, says, “December remains the peak spending season and the SpendTrend Festive Season edition shows our clients, like oth
Discovery Insure has launched the Vitality Drive Advanced Driving Instructor, an AI-powered coach that analyses individual driving behaviour to deliver real-time, personalised guidance. Now available on the Discovery Insure app, Advanced Driving Instructor helps drivers improve safety one behaviour at a time while earning more rewards through the Vitality Drive programme.
Blurb: The SunSmart Skin Cancer Awareness Month runs from December to January each year, and with melanoma rising globally and in South Africa, awareness is key. Learn about what makes melanoma so dangerous, why early detection matters, and how being proactive can save your life.
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 330,000 new cases w
Johannesburg, 12 December 2025 – Discovery Bank is once again the bank with the best client sentiment in South Africa, leading the 2025 Banking Sentiment Index with a record 61% Net Sentiment score – more than double the industry average of 27%. This achievement underscores Discovery Bank’s position as the country’s digital banking champion and fastest growing bank*.
The annual Banking Sentimen
Johannesburg, 08 December 2025 – On 5 December 2025, Discovery joined leaders from civil society, business, and the public sector to celebrate International Volunteer Day (IVD) at the UN Headquarters in New York.
This year’s IVD marked the official launch of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY) 2026. This milestone event created a powerful platform for key rol
Johannesburg, 8 December 2025 – Discovery Bank’s Black Friday analysis shows that digital wallets and virtual cards are fast becoming the preferred way for consumers to pay, with nearly two-thirds of in-store card transactions now made via tap-to-pay with smart devices and a third of online spend using virtual cards. This shift highlights how South African shoppers are embracing secure, convenient
Discovery Insure 2025 Holiday Drive Trends Report reveals which city has SA’s best holiday drivers – and how men, women, and favourite travel routes compare
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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.
Personal Health Pathways is brought to Discovery Health Medical Scheme members by Discovery H
Vehicle tracking devices are essential for recovering stolen vehicles, but did you know they can also affect your insurance cover? Many insurance policies require a tracking device to help reduce risk, but they must be correctly installed and in working order to ensure your cover is valid. Here’s what you need to know. Tracking devices help recover your vehicle if it’s stolen or hijacked. Yet thes
Discovery Life proves insurance can add life years, with 60% of payouts going to clients while they’re alive
Cape Town, 25 November 2025 – Discovery Safe Journeys to School (DSJTS) has delivered a decade of zero road fatalities in the Western Cape, an incredible milestone in road safety. At its annual awards ceremony at Athlone Civic Centre, the partnership between Discovery Fund and Afrika Tikkun honoured the province’s top drivers for 2025 and rewarded 75 scholar drivers across Gauteng and the Western
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HIV-related mortality among DHMS members has almost halved (down 47%) over 13 years, driven by sustained ART adherence, personalised data-driven care, and the strength of Discovery’s HIV Care Programme.
Members living with HIV are living significantly longer, with the average age at death rising by eight years and mortality rates for virally undetect
The B20 South Africa Network for Business Integrity event showcased South Africa’s leadership in shaping global priorities and its pivotal role in advancing ethical business practices across the continent.
Discovery Bank today announced a host of new product features, updates and new offers including crypto trading in partnership with Luno, the TRUST Alert system, real-time AI monitoring of transactions to enhance security and protection, instant quote and activation of Discovery Insure car insurance in the banking app, and partnerships with MultiChoice (DStv) and admyt
Discovery Bank confirms the conclusion of administrative non-compliance matter.
Vitality and Google are partnering to bring AI-powered health solutions to millions. Vitality AI, announced through the new global partnership, will integrate Google Cloud's advanced AI and data analytics, with Vitality’s vast health datasets and behaviour-change expertise. This new platform has the potential to transform the health and life insurance sectors globally.
Johannesburg, 03 November 2025 – The Discovery Foundation, an independent trust as part of Discovery’s BEE transaction to invest in healthcare training, announced the recipients of its 2025 Awards at a ceremony in Sandton. These annual grants support public sector doctors, specialists, researchers and institutions to enable continued progress, quality and accessibility of healthcare in South Afric
Johannesburg, 30 October 2025 – Research company, ASK AFRICA, today, announced the results of their second ASK AFRICA Banking Brand Index©, which includes views from clients across 10 major South African banks. This analysis placed Discovery Bank in the top position among industry peers for the second year in a row, with Discovery Bank standing out as the banking brand with the highest brand conne
