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Topics: Economy

  • AI boom creates opportunities beyond technology stocks

    Johannesburg, 7 September 2026 – The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is creating investment opportunities beyond technology companies. Demand is increasing for the energy, infrastructure and physical resources needed to power the AI economy.
    This was a key insight from Discovery Invest’s quarterly In Conversation with Ninety Onesession, held in Johannesburg on 31 August 2026 with Ninety

  • South Africans bought 23% less fuel in May as fuel price pressure continues

    New Discovery Insure data shows that motorists filled up less and made fewer trips in May as high fuel prices continue to change how they travel and commute – with diesel drivers cutting back the most.
    Key insights:
    Compared to January and February, motorists bought 23% less fuel and made 17% fewer fuel transactions in May. South Africans also drove 9% less. Diesel drivers cut back the mos

  • Global investment strategies and the state of the South African market

    Colin Coleman, Managing Director of Goldman Sachs South Africa, Nazmeera Moola, Economist and Strategist at Investec Asset Management and Etienne le Roux, Chief Economist at Rand Merchant Bank reflect on the state of the South African Market at the 2017 Discovery Financial Planning Summit.