Discovery Group delivers strong annual performance as it enters a distinct new growth phase with two well defined operational composites
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Discovery Group delivers strong annual performance as it enters a distinct new growth phase with two well defined operational composites
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Discovery Health Medical Scheme defers 2026 contribution increases to April and unveils new plans for young families, plus richer day-to-day benefits
Discovery Health Medical Scheme has announced a 7.2% weighted average contribution increase for 2026. Notably, 65% of members will experience only a 6.9% increase, while contributions for members on Active Smart plans will remain unchanged (0% increase). In an effort to support affordability, the Scheme will defer all contribution increases to 1 April 2026, leveraging its strong solvency position.
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Discovery Green signs 20-year power purchase agreement with Red Rocket for one of South Africa’s largest solar farms
Johannesburg, 30 September 2025 – Discovery Green, the renewable energy business of Discovery Limited, has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with independent power producer Red Rocket for Tournee Solar Park, a 300 MW solar farm to be built in Standerton, Mpumalanga. Financed through a club deal arranged with Absa Bank, Standard Bank and the Development Bank of Southern Africa, Tourne
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Discovery Vitality and Nando’s bring the heat with the first-ever Vitality Chicken Run
Johannesburg, South Africa, 25 September 2025 –Discovery Vitality, in partnership with Nando’s, is proud to announce the launch of the Vitality Chicken Run, set to take place on Saturday, 8 November 2025 in the heart of Johannesburg.
Designed for everyone from seasoned marathoners to first-time fun runners, the Vitality Chicken Run celebrates the everyday athlete in all of us.
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Best in banking service: A fourth consecutive win for Discovery Bank in ASK AFRICA Orange Index® awards
Johannesburg, 25 September 2025 – On Tuesday, the ASK AFRICA Orange Index®, a leading, independent benchmark study in the field of customer experience, released its survey results, assessing Discovery Bank the best bank in customer service for the fourth year in a row.
Discovery Bank also ranked second this year in the very competitive private banking segment, with Discovery Bank private banki -
Discovery Health and Parent Sense partner to provide expectant and new parents with app-based, personalised, expert-led support – at no extra cost
Access to the Premium edition of the Parent Sense app provides for medically vetted, expert-led, always-on support delivered to Discovery Health Medical Scheme members navigating pregnancy and parenthood.
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Discovery Vitality launches the Vitality Padel Series – an invitation for new and aspiring players
Johannesburg, 09 September 2025 – Discovery Vitality is proud to announce the launch of the Vitality Padel Series, a country-wide tournament designed to celebrate the explosive growth of padel in South Africa and inspire more people to get active through the sport. For anyone who has thought of giving the sport a try, with prize money for entry-level players, this is the moment!
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Discovery Invest launches unique retirement solution for increased longevity
Johannesburg, 25 August 2025 – People are living longer than ever thanks to advances in healthcare technology, better disease prevention and generally healthier lifestyles. Research by the World Economic Forum shows that on average, retirees outlive their savings by over 10 years and for women, this gap stretches to 13 years.
Despite this, most retirement strategies are still based on traditio
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Felicity Hudson Press contact Head of Reputation Management Discovery Group media_relations_team@discovery.co.za 0115294514
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Lianne Osterberger Press contact Senior Manager: Media Relations and Reputation Management LianneO@discovery.co.za 083 27 27 313
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Zeenat Moorad Press contact Senior Reputation Manager Banking | Vitality | Sponsorships zeenatm2@discovery.co.za
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Nthabiseng Chapeshamano Press contact Senior Reputation Manager Discovery Group Sustainability, Discovery Green, Discovery Corporate & Employee Benefits, Discovery Invest and Cogence nthabisengc@discovery.co.za
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Karishma Jivan Press contact Senior Reputation Management Consultant Insure|Life|Discovery Fund|Discovery Foundation karishmaj2@discovery.co.za
