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Overview
Location
South Africa
Employees
1001-5000
Founded date
2004
Investors 1
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Mentions in press and media 17
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| Jun 18, 2026 | Africa: People Are Marrying Holograms and Making Friends With Chatbots. but Can AiIBring True Happiness? | Can technology really replace human relationships? As philosophy scholars who focus on human happiness and on artificial intelligence (AI), we tackle this question in a recent paper. In our study, we address the rise of AI companions, chatb... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | South Africa: Experts Advocate for Robust Data Sharing in SA to Crack Down On Economic Crime | Financial crime on the continent isn't just growing -- it is mutating. With billions of rands lost annually and corrupt structures entrenched, it's clear that breaking down silos and boosting private-public information sharing is no longer ... |
| Apr 2, 2025 | South Africa's Civil Servants Are Missing Skills, Especially When It Comes to Technology - Report | South Africa's goal since 2012 has been to build a capable and developmental state to address the twin challenges of poverty and inequality. The country's National Development Plan defines a capable state as "well-run and effectively c... |
| Sep 7, 2024 | South Africa's Youth: Building Futures Through Entrepreneurship Education | In South Africa, the youth face a daunting challenge. Unemployment rates soar, with about 60% of young people aged 16-24 unable to find work. This statistic is not just a number; it represents lost potential, unfulfilled dreams, and a gener... |
| Sep 7, 2024 | Iran's Rhetoric: A Tightrope Walk Between Defiance and Diplomacy | Iran stands at a crossroads. The nation’s leadership grapples with a delicate balance of power, rhetoric, and reality. On one side, there’s the thunderous call for resistance against Israel and the United States. On the other, a cautious ap... |
| Sep 5, 2024 | South Africa: Technology Classes At School Can Also Teach Skills for Business and Life - South African Teachers Share Ideas | Starting and running your own business takes hard work and a can-do attitude. Typically, entrepreneurs are the kinds of people who can identify and solve problems innovatively, are willing to take risks and learn from mistakes. But many ent... |
| Aug 28, 2024 | South Africa: Playing Technology Games and Making Science Fun Helps Young Kids Solve Visual Problems and Grasp Ideas Better | As I watched my sons, Wavhudi and Rivhavhudi, play games on my phone before bedtime, I was captivated by their enthusiasm and how deeply they were engaged - especially when the games involved maths or science. Both boys experienced speech d... |
| May 2, 2024 | PICTURE: South Africa, meet Dr Rassie Erasmus! | Rassie Erasmus receives his doctorate degree. Image: Buhle Madulini / @Buhlemadulini via X. The North-West University conferred an honorary degree upon Rassie Erasmus as the institutions on-campus graduation in Potchefstroom on Thursday. A ... |
| May 2, 2024 | ‘Dr’ or ‘Mr’ Rassie Erasmus? Springboks coach gets honorary PhD | Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus received an honorary doctorate from the North West University. Image: North West University. Beloved Springbok coach Johan “Rassie” Erasmus was officially conferred an honorary doctorate by the North West Univ... |
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FAQ about Phertech
When was Phertech founded?
Phertech was founded in 2004.
What has the press written about Phertech?
Parsers VC has collected 17 articles mentioning Phertech, among them “Africa: People Are Marrying Holograms and Making Friends With Chatbots. but Can AiIBring True Happiness?” (Jun 18, 2026) and “South Africa: Experts Advocate for Robust Data Sharing in SA to Crack Down On Economic Crime” (Aug 20, 2025).
Is Phertech still active?
Yes, Phertech is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 3, 2026.