EDITORIAL NOTE: Since this story had been published, Bolt wound up the test phase, eyeing to launch the service as soon as the legal framework allows the public use of electric kick scooters.

“We are closely following the discussion around the electric [kick] scooter regulation in Malta and would consider launching the service once the legal status is clear,” the Bolt spokesperson told BM. “We are happy to work with the regulator in determining guidelines that would make sense for the public,” the Bolt spokesperson added.

The use of electric kick scooters in public spaces is illegal in Malta, therefore riding them using their in-built electric engine is not allowed, at least for the time being, Transport Malta told Business Malta in July. However, the transport authority is currently reviewing the related policies regulating this type of vehicle.

EDITORIAL NOTE: The present story has been updated with a clarification in reference to the word “electric kick scooter”. For further information between electric kick scooters and electric bike scooters please see our Style Guide.

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Both Kinect and Kamari share involvement in Africa aspects; the prior works closely together with ministries of health and large global charities across Africa, while the latter has licenses in over seven African countries.

The two companies proposed the establishment of a multi-country lottery to motivate untested men between the ages of 18 and 34 to undergo an HIV test at participating clinics with the goal of promoting education and treatment for infected people. The partnership focuses on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“HIV infection is a serious issue in many African countries and the ongoing spread of the disease by untested individuals has been incredibly difficult to address” said Toby Carroll, the Chairman of Kinect. “We believe that this partnership with Kamari and the proposed lottery to incentivise those untested individuals to take their first test, will lead to increased education, treatment and hopefully reduce the spread of the disease,” he added.

“Africa will be a multi-currency universe creating benefit and liquidity to all from the unbanked to the commercially astute,” added Dr. Christopher Cleverly, the CEO of Kamari. “Kinect has a model that will thrive on an interoperable platform of shared values created through collaboration. This will be a game changer for medical data and application on the continent,” the professional added.

Since 2016 Kinect has collected US$5.75m to help the successful expansion of business development across Africa and other emerging economies with the greatest need.

Kinect recently formed a partnership with ZEU Crypto networks and its Canadian Stock Exchange listed company, St Georges Eco-Mining to develop its private blockchain that can integrate with major platforms including Cardano and EOS. ZEU Crypto Networks is investing US$2.45m into Kinect to enable development and expansion in existing operations, according to the press statement.

EDITORIAL NOTE: HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus, most commonly transferred through unprotected sexual contact with an infected person; sharing of needles, syringes, rinse water, or other equipment used to prepare illicit drugs for injection; and from mother-to-child during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding. If you feel that you might be involved, please immediately contact the Genitourinary GU Clinic of Mater Dei Hospital for due care. The clinic operates on the essential factor of absolute confidentiality, and no information is provided to anybody. The treatment and counselling are provided free to everybody.

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