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The Vitality Running World Cup is off the starting blocks
Press releases • Feb 10, 2020 13:05 CAT
Discovery Vitality today announced that registration is open for the Vitality Running World Cup, the annual, free-to-enter, knockout running competition gives both active and inactive people the opportunity to Move More. Taking place in 180 countries, from 5 March to 5 April 2020, the Vitality Running World Cup will allow countries to compete against each other for top spot.
Discovery Miles 101: how Vitality members can earn and spend them in 2020
Press releases • Jan 07, 2020 15:29 CAT
From January 2020, Vitality members and Discovery Bank clients can earn Discovery Miles – the new rewards currency that will be widely accepted, easy to earn and spend for Vitality members, who have up to now earned Vitality Rewards Points.
New Vitality Health International Division and leadership changes to drive Discovery’s global health insurance initiatives
Press releases • Dec 02, 2019 14:55 CAT
Discovery today announced the establishment of a new business unit, Vitality Health International (VHI).
Discovery Insure spearheads collaboration to eliminate child deaths on SA roads
Press releases • Nov 26, 2019 14:42 CAT
The programme combines telematics technology from Discovery Insure and education to promote good driving behaviour that makes transport to and from schools safer for children.
Cyclists took to the road for the Discovery 947 Ride Joburg
Press releases • Nov 17, 2019 16:47 CAT
The streets of Johannesburg were awash with enthusiastic cyclists who rode à bloc in Joburg’s iconic and most-loved cycling event. This year’s event attracted roughly 23, 000 cyclists as well as 20 000 eager supporters. The Discovery 947 Ride Joburg is the world’s second-largest timed cycling race and features cyclists ranging from beginner to elite every year.
Wayde van Niekerk invites you to run for your country – against Usain Bolt, Jamaica and the world
Press releases • Nov 06, 2019 13:14 CAT
• Vitality Running World Cup starts in March 2020 • The global challenge will enable people to run for their country alongside national teams captained by Olympic Gold medallists Usain Bolt, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill and Wayde van Niekerk • Forms part of Vitality’s commitment to get 100m people 20% more physically active by 2025 – and address the pressing global issue of inactivity
Ground-breaking global study shows how fitter bodies could lead to a fitter SA economy with potential growth of $500 million (+R7 billion) a year
Press releases • Nov 06, 2019 02:01 CAT
• Vitality and RAND Europe publish a ground-breaking, global study on the economic impact of physical inactivity • The 23-country study assesses how different physical activity improvement scenarios may affect the economy of countries up to 2050, and shows the significant influence of regular exercise on economic growth, workforce productivity and life expectancy
Win a trip to watch Arsenal
Press releases • Nov 05, 2019 13:35 CAT
Discovery launches #IWasThere – an exciting new competition, in partnership with Arsenal Football Club, with the incredible prize of 20 unparalleled VIP football experiences as part of the 2019/20 Premier League season. Each experience includes two tickets to an Arsenal match, luxury accommodation, return flights and £1,000 spending money.
Discovery Life reaches R5 billion in PayBacks to clients, over and above claims paid of R26.5 billion
Press releases • Oct 30, 2019 10:53 CAT
Discovery Life has long been a pioneer in the life insurance industry, with products that ensure clients are protected in the case of death, disability or severe illness. Since launching in 2000, Discovery Life has offered clients considerable value for money through the PayBack benefit, amongst others. These clients have cumulatively been rewarded with R5 billion in PayBacks this October.
Discovery's Vitality Drive Sensor wins at the MTN Business Internet of Things (IoT) Awards.
Press releases • Oct 25, 2019 09:50 CAT
Discovery Insure’s innovative Vitality Drive Sensor which uses vehicle telematics to accurately track driving behaviour has won the Best Commercial IoT solution in the MTN Business Internet of Things (IoT) Awards.
Breaking the Stigma: Why Discovery is introducing a New Mental Wellbeing Programme
Press releases • Oct 10, 2019 14:23 CAT
Depression will be the world’s leading contributor to the global burden of disease by 2030, based on mental health risk statistics. This is reflected in the latest Discovery Health Healthcare Claims Tracker, which reveals key trends in mental health related claims by members of the Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS), and confirms that depression is the most prevalent mental health condition.
Get a new iPhone with Discovery
Press releases • Oct 08, 2019 10:52 CAT
Discovery is excited to announce that it has extended its partnership with Apple and iStore to help clients fully fund a new iPhone through Vitality Active Rewards.
The Vitality Run Series hits the streets of Pretoria in October
Press releases • Oct 07, 2019 15:27 CAT
This jacaranda season, Vitality is turning Pretoria orange. The popular Discovery Vitality Run Series (VRS) – which has seen thousands of South Africans participate in Johannesburg and Cape Town – is partnering with four of Pretoria’s most iconic road races to get more citizens active on their streets.
Team Vitality opens 2020 membership – with an exciting offer for cyclists
Press releases • Oct 02, 2019 13:28 CAT
South Africa’s largest running and cycling club, Team Vitality, has opened next year’s membership with an exciting offer for cyclists, to join Team Vitality cycling for 2020 and get the rest of 2019 free. Vitality members who join Team Vitality cycling or renew their Team Vitality cycling membership from the 1st of October will get their Team Vitality membership for the rest of 2019 free.
The most critical risks South Africans face today
Press releases • Sep 26, 2019 11:50 CAT
Discovery Life’s 2018 claims data has revealed the major risks Discovery Life members across different age groups faced in 2018. Unnatural causes continue to be the predominant reason for death claims, among people under the age of 30. Last year, the leading causes of unnatural deaths were motor vehicle accidents (35%), suicide (32%), other accidents (17%) and crime (16%).
Managing the healthcare trilemma: broadening access to world-class care, maintaining affordability and enhancing benefits and services
Press releases • Sep 16, 2019 13:50 CAT
Discovery Health Medical Scheme today announced the 2020 annual contribution increase and benefit changes. DHMS will be implementing a weighted average contribution increase of 9.5%. Based on a market survey of financial advisers representing over 250,000 lives, market expectations are for increases between 10% and 12% across the industry.
Over 7500 celebrate Spring At The Discovery Jacaranda FM Spring Walk
Press releases • Sep 14, 2019 13:31 CAT
Today just under 8000 participants celebrated the start of the season at the 8th annual Discovery Jacaranda FM Spring Walk. The popular Pretoria-based event took place at the iconic Loftus Versfeld and catered for people of all ages, with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes – as well as live entertainment – on offer.
Discovery Health and SAMA open Vitality Active Rewards to public sector doctors
Press releases • Sep 10, 2019 11:19 CAT
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has partnered with Discovery Health to offer Discovery’s globally recognised wellness incentive programme, Vitality Active Rewards, to health practitioners in the public sector.
Brand ranking puts Discovery as one of the most valuable brands in the country
Press releases • Sep 06, 2019 16:19 CAT
The announcement of the Brand Z Top 30 Most Valuable South African brands 2019 put a spotlight on brand resilience in the context of a challenging macroeconomic climate. This being the second year in which BrandZ has ranked South African Brands, Discovery Limited ranked at number seven, with a brand value of $1.6 billion.
Discovery reports full-year results: emphasises strategy for continued investment
Press releases • Sep 04, 2019 08:45 CAT
Group Chief Executive, Adrian Gore, announces the performance of the Discovery Group for the year ended 30 June 2019.