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Discovery today presented its interim financial results for the six-months ended 31 December 2024 to the investor community.

Discovery’s new phase of growth results in strong performance, with Discovery Bank continuing to perform ahead of plan

Johannesburg, 4 March 2025 – Discovery today presented its interim financial results for the six-months ended 31 December 2024 to the investor community.
Group Chief Executive, Adrian Gore, provided context to the Group’s strong performance and consistent growth across the two composites of the business. “We have emerged from a cycle of significant investment, which focused on creating new aven

Groundbreaking health insurance offering by Vitality Health International and Strategis provides comprehensive cover with flexible plans, malaria benefit and more

Groundbreaking health insurance offering by Vitality Health International and Strategis provides comprehensive cover with flexible plans, malaria benefit and more

Vitality Health International’s health insurance offering which employers can provide to their staff, presented through Strategis’ in-market insurance expertise, brings innovative new benefits to Tanzania, including a range of four flexible plan options, a Malaria Benefit, and the Vitality behaviour-change rewards programme.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 13 February 2025 – Health insurance provider

Physical activity should be a key component of cancer care, before and after diagnosis

New Discovery Vitality research: Regular exercise preceding cancer diagnosis linked to lower likelihood of cancer progression and death

Johannesburg, January 29, 2025– Engaging in regular physical activity before a cancer diagnosis can significantly reduce the risk of cancer progression and mortality, according to new research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study, conducted by Discovery Vitality in partnership with researchers from Wits University and the University of Western Ontario, highlights the crit

Vitality Health International, in partnership with Goodbye Malaria, acknowledges WHO World Malaria Report and renews dedication to eradicating malaria in Africa

Vitality Health International, in partnership with Goodbye Malaria, acknowledges WHO World Malaria Report and renews dedication to eradicating malaria in Africa

Vitality Health International, an innovative health insurer that rewards healthy living for employees in Africa (and owned by Discovery Group), through its partnership with Goodbye Malaria, is unwavering in its commitment to the elimination of malaria – one of the most significant health challenges facing Africa.
According to the latest World Malaria Report, released by the World Health Organi

Visitors to The Lounge will be able to view Nelson Makamo’s art piece, ‘Vision of limitless future’, which graced the cover of Time magazine in 2019

Discovery and Nelson Makamo commemorate SAA’s 90th celebration with art in The Lounge

Johannesburg, 11 December 2024 - Discovery and South African Airways (SAA) are proud to announce an exciting initiative with renowned South African artist, Nelson Makamo, which will see a collection of his iconic pieces displayed in selected The Loungelocations at South African airports.
Creating a memorable, once-in-a lifetime experience, local and international tourists can now enjoy Makamo’s

Discovery Bank clients now get up to 75% off direct flights to the United States as Discovery Vitality adds United Airlines to its Vitality Travel platform

Discovery clients can now save on United Airlines flights to the USA

Johannesburg, 4 November 2024 – Discovery Vitality announced that United Airlines, one of the world’s largest airlines and a member of the Star Alliance network, will bring exciting additional flight options to the Vitality Travel platform.
“Offering United Airlines flights at discounted rates is a significant enhancement to Vitality Travel, our end-to-end travel booking platform that offers t

Discovery Foundation Awards honour exceptional healthcare professionals in 2024

Discovery Foundation Awards honour exceptional healthcare professionals in 2024

The Discovery Foundation has reached its R300 million investment milestone, achieving a 72% Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) target directed towards black beneficiaries. To date, the Foundation has funded up to 10% of the sub-specialists training posts in South Africa and currently awards more than 75% of its annual grants to black recipients as part of its transformation-led strategy. Since it

Discovery Vitality’s new research emphasises that the choices we make in the grocery aisle not only influence what we eat but can also have a great impact on our overall wellbeing and health outcomes.

Buying healthier food reduces the likelihood of becoming obese by 13%, Vitality research shows; Vitality enhances HealthyFood rewards

Johannesburg, September 1, 2024- Discovery Vitality’s latest research shows that regularly purchasing healthy food can lead to a 13% reduction in the risk of becoming obese.
“Purchasing behaviours have a profound influence on our dietary habits, which are linked to dietary risk factors that contribute to over 7 million deaths globally per year. Our latest research underscores the health risks

Mental health matters: Prioritising wellbeing in university students

Mental health matters: Prioritising wellbeing in university students

University students are likely to experience mental health issues. What are the warning signs? And how can healthy eating, exercise and financial savvy play a role in protecting mental health?
28 June 2024, Johannesburg: Discovery Health Medical Scheme claims data show a 120% increase in the prevalence of mental health conditions among young people (ages 18-24) from 2012 to 2022, compared to an

Discovery Invest shakes up the market with R20bn investor windfall, launch of longevity solution, 100% return in USD dollars and Bitcoin fund

Discovery Invest shakes up the market with R20bn investor windfall, launch of longevity solution, 100% return in USD dollars and Bitcoin fund

Discovery Invest has returned over R20 billion to its investors in shared-value rewards. The Discovery Group-owned asset manager has paid out R6.8 billion of those benefits to clients. Another R13.2 billion has accrued to clients who haven’t reached retirement or the end of their long-term investments, which will be paid out in the coming years.

Madison Life Insurance Zambia Limited (MLife), in partnership with Vitality Health International, excites Zambia with the launch of new health insurance offerings, and innovative benefits

Madison Life Insurance Zambia Limited (MLife), in partnership with Vitality Health International, excites Zambia with the launch of new health insurance offerings, and innovative benefits

The MLife and Vitality Health International partnership highlights joint commitment to enhancing the quality of lives in Zambia.
Lusaka, Zambia 10 April 2024: MLife, a highly trusted brand that pioneered the introduction of Health Insurance in Zambia, and Vitality Health International, an innovative healthcare insurer, today announced their partnership and launch of their ground-breaking insura

Discovery Insure's 2024 WFH Index

47% of Discovery Insure drivers have hybrid working arrangements in place

Hard lockdowns may feel like a lifetime ago but working from home (WFH) isn’t going anywhere. This is according to Discovery Insure data released today, analysing the driving trends of Vitality Drive programme members, which reveals that 23% of its clients who began working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic are still not back in office full time.

Breast Health Foundation and Discovery Fund brings essential women’s healthcare services to members of the community in Mpumalanga

Breast Health Foundation and Discovery Fund brings essential women’s healthcare services to members of the community in Mpumalanga

03 April 2024, Johannesburg – The Breast Health Foundation (BHF), supported by the Discovery Fund, successfully renovated and inaugurated the Pfukani Women’s Clinic at Tintswalo Hospital in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, with the ambition to bring critical healthcare services closer to members of the community.
In April 2002, the Breast Health Foundation was established as a Not-for-Profit Organisatio

Discovery Group delivered a robust performance for the period ended 31 December 2023, demonstrating resilience and strong underlying growth dynamics in a complex operating environment.

Discovery eyes future growth with positive half-year results and monthly operational break-even for Discovery Bank

Johannesburg, 20 March 2024 – Discovery today presented a strong set of half-year results to the investor community, with an update on Discovery Bank reaching its monthly operational break-even ahead of the Group’s target date. Group Chief Executive, Adrian Gore, commented, “In an environment characterised by continued macroeconomic complexities, Discovery delivered a strong operating performance

Pothole Patrol Training Academy building.

The Discovery Pothole Patrol formalises its Academy to create jobs and drive sustainable change

Johannesburg, 28 February 2024: Discovery is proud to announce the official launch of the Discovery Pothole Patrol Academy in partnership with Avis Southern Africa.
Following a successful pilot in 2023 with 18 learners, the Academy is now accredited by the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) to offer a 12-month practical skills training programme providing an NQF Level 3

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