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Tyson Fury claims he is looking for a new opponent for November and has called out Oleksandr Usyk despite being contracted to fight Anthony Joshua next.

The all-British heavyweight showdown is being targeted for November, with both Joshua and Fury signing individual contracts for the contest.

But the issue of where the fight takes place has caused a delay in an official announcement with organisers pushing to stage it in the US rather than Joshua’s preferred location of Wembley Stadium.

In an expletive-laden video posted on Instagram, Fury claimed Joshua was backing out of the fight.

‘This will only lead me to a fight with Oleksandr Usyk,’ he said.

‘Oleksandr you’re his [Joshua’s] trainer and his sensei and you know he is weak minded… and that he would never fight the Gypsy King which you have had the guts to do twice.

‘You got the decisions last time, fair play to you.

‘Good luck to you, let’s do it again. Let’s run it back in November. The ball is now in your court… do you want to fight me this year, 2026, or are you calling it quits?

‘Let me know because I am now looking for a new opponent.’

Fury has twice lost to Usyk, with the two-time undisputed heavyweight champion now working with Joshua as part of his training and coaching team.

Medeama SC suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to TP Mazembe in the first leg of their CAF Champions League First Preliminary Round tie at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Sunday.

The Ghanaian champions put up a spirited performance against the Congolese giants and looked set to secure a goalless draw until substitute Lise Ntumba Nyembo struck three minutes before the end of normal time.

TP Mazembe created the first major opening in the 33rd minute when Chadrack Bingi-Belo headed a free-kick towards goal, but Medeama goalkeeper Felix Kyei gathered comfortably.

Medeama responded with a strong chance of their own as Dominic Amponsah was denied from close range by Mazembe goalkeeper Marc Diouf.

Kyei then produced a superb save in the 43rd minute to keep out Josue Kazema and ensure the sides went into the break level.

The Mauve and Yellow continued to push after the interval, with Emmanuel Annor coming close in the 64th minute, only for Diouf to make another crucial stop.

Just when the game appeared destined to end goalless, Mazembe broke quickly on the counter and Nyembo finished the move to give the visitors a vital advantage.

Medeama pushed for an equaliser late on but could not find a way through.

The Ghanaian champions now face a difficult task in the second leg in Lubumbashi next week, where they must overturn the 1-0 deficit to keep their CAF Champions League campaign alive.

From humble beginnings to building an enterprise with global ambitions, Michael L. Bartlett-Vanderpuye’s journey is a story of discipline, independence, resilience and the belief that businesses should be built to outlive their founders.

Long before he became the Group Chairman of M and C Group, Michael L. Bartlett-Vanderpuye was building from modest beginnings. His entrepreneurial journey did not start in a sophisticated corporate office or with a large team behind him. At one stage, he was working from his room with limited resources, focused on turning an idea into a viable business.

That beginning became an important part of his philosophy: build the business first, then let the infrastructure grow with it.

Michael’s early experiences shaped his determination to become an entrepreneur. After university and periods of professional employment, including banking, accounting, marketing, packaging and logistics, he developed a deeper understanding of how businesses operate and how different industries connect. His exposure to mining advisory work, property and other commercial opportunities broadened his perspective and helped him identify opportunities beyond a single sector.

But the journey was far from easy.

He recalls the uncertainty of sending proposal after proposal without knowing which one would eventually open a door. Even after establishing an office in East Legon, some people assumed he was working for someone else because they could not imagine that the business belonged to him. The confidence and corporate presence associated with success today were built through years of uncertainty, rejection, experimentation and persistence.

His evolution from working out of a room to leading M and C Group reflects a broader philosophy that has guided his business life: do not build an image before you build the substance.

For Michael, entrepreneurship is not simply about owning a company. It is about learning how to turn knowledge, relationships, opportunities and resources into sustainable value. He believes professionals in every field can develop an entrepreneurial mindset by creating assets, building networks, investing in opportunities and developing additional sources of value alongside their careers.

That philosophy has influenced the way he approaches business expansion. Rather than viewing companies as isolated entities, Michael sees opportunities to create connections between industries, people and services. Strategic partnerships, in his view, can create greater value than treating every other business as a competitor.

His approach has also been shaped by research and international exposure. He argues that entrepreneurs must understand the markets they enter rather than simply copy businesses they see succeeding elsewhere. Behind every successful enterprise, he believes, are structures, regulations, relationships, research and decisions that may not be immediately visible from the outside.

As his business interests have grown, so has his ambition. M and C Group represents a significant chapter in that evolution, reflecting his drive to build an enterprise that extends beyond a single venture. His vision is rooted not merely in personal wealth, but in creating businesses capable of generating employment, developing people, building partnerships and contributing to the wider economy.

Michael is particularly concerned about the role of the private sector in addressing unemployment and creating sustainable opportunities. For him, a successful business should ultimately do more than enrich its owner. It should employ people, develop skills, support suppliers and create opportunities that extend beyond the founder.

That long-term perspective is central to his understanding of success.

He is cautious about equating visibility with achievement. In an age where social media can make a business appear larger than it is, Michael believes the real measure of an enterprise lies in its systems, customers, assets, operations and results. The brand should be supported by substance.

His personal journey has therefore become a lesson in patience and discipline. The man who once had to convince people that the business was actually his now speaks about building systems, protecting capital, understanding markets and thinking beyond the immediate reward.

And his ambitions do not stop with the present generation.

Michael describes legacy as something that should extend beyond his children to future generations. His objective is to build something sustainable-something that can continue creating value after he is no longer at the centre of it.

From a modest room and limited resources to the boardroom and the development of a growing business group, Michael L. Bartlett-Vanderpuye’s story is ultimately about building before displaying, learning before expanding and creating something designed to last.

His journey is a reminder that global ambition does not necessarily begin with global resources. Sometimes, it begins with little more than an idea, discipline, persistence and the willingness to start where you are.

Michael L. Bartlett-Vanderpuye was featured as the cover story of the 24th issue of My Story Magazine, in a profile exploring his entrepreneurial journey, business philosophy, leadership and vision for building an enduring enterprise.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has gone digital with the nationwide rollout of the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS) to computerise the application of fire permits, certificates and equipment tagging.

The platform, announced in a press statement on August 28, 2026, is now open to the public at www.afcas.gnfs.gov.gh for online applications.

According to the GNFS, the move gives full digital effect to the Fire Precaution (Premises) Regulations, 2003 (L.I. 1724), as amended by L.I. 2249, which requires every premises – commercial or residential – to hold a valid fire permit before construction and a fire certificate on completion.

The Service said the reform has become necessary after years of paper-based certification, manual inspections and weak enforcement.

GNFS data indicate that more than seven in ten properties nationwide currently lack a valid fire certificate, manual processing typically takes months, and paper certificates are vulnerable to forgery with no central real-time record.

AFCAS Features

The new system comprises six integrated systems including the digital fire permit and certificate portal to automate application, inspection, approval and renewal, cutting processing time from 21 days to a maximum of 10 days, with QR-coded certificates and automated renewal reminders at 90, 60 and 30 days to expiry.

It also has a fire equipment tagging and tracking system to build a national inventory of safety equipment including extinguishers, hydrants, hose reels, fire doors, alarm panels, LPG cylinders and elevators, each with a scannable tag.

There is also the thermal imaging wiring certification to detect hidden electrical hazards such as overloaded circuits and overheating equipment;24-hour digital surveillance to connect heat, smoke and gas sensors at high-risk premises including fuel stations, depots and major public buildings, with real-time alerts to GNFS district commands.

Furthermore there is the training and certification system to maintain verifiable records of officer competency and service provider licensing to vet and license fire-safety companies across nine categories.

Under the directive, all vehicle owners, property owners and occupiers are required to apply through the AFCAS portal, while procurement departments of businesses, institutions and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) are to engage only GNFS-AFCAS licensed contractors.

All newly imported fire equipment will be tagged at the point of entry, while owners of equipment already in use have a six-month window from the date of publication to have their equipment inspected and tagged by GNFS-authorised officers.

The rollout comes after a series of major fire disasters including the January 2025 fire at Kantamanto Market in Accra which destroyed over 7,000 stalls, and the April 2026 fire at Kejetia Market in Kumasi, in addition to fires at Adum, Techiman and the Tamale Timber Market.

The initiative marks a key reform under Chief Fire Officer Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, the first woman to lead the 70-year-old Service, who has pledged to build a more open, transparent and accountable GNFS.

In the statement signed by the Head of Public Relations, Divisional Officer One (DO I) Emmanuel Bonney, the GNFS appealed for full cooperation from stakeholders to improve fire safety nationwide.

Members of the public seeking further information may contact the Service on 0557679695 or 0243288969.

CashToken Rewards Africa, a pioneering Cash Reward as-a-Service company in Africa, has distanced itself from fraudulent groups and individuals currently using variations of its name and identity to defraud unsuspecting members of the Ghanaian public.

According to the company, these groups and individuals are operating through websites, WhatsApp/Telegram to lure and defraud unsuspecting individuals.

The company in a release stated unequivocally that CashToken Rewards Africa does not currently operate in Ghana and has no business, representatives, agents or authorised partners operating on its behalf in the country.

The company said it has become aware of individuals using the CashToken name and identity to create fraudulent digital and social media platforms through which members of the public are approached and encouraged to provide money and personal or financial information.

‘CashToken Rewards Africa has no connection whatsoever with these activities, websites or individuals. The company is aware that some of the fraudulent websites previously used by the perpetrators have been taken down. However, new websites have subsequently been created to continue the fraudulent activities,’ it said in the statement.

‘Fraudulent variations identified so far include cashhtoken.com and cashtokken.com. Additional variants are likely to surface.The company’s legitimate and official website is www.cashtokenrewards.com. The company’s only official social media handle is @cashtokenhq,’ it added.

CashToken Rewards Africa, therefore, urged members of the Ghanaian public to disregard any communication, website, WhatsApp group or individual claiming to represent the company or offering CashToken-related opportunities in Ghana.

‘Members of the public are advised not to make payments or disclose personal, banking, account, PIN or other sensitive information to anyone claiming to act on behalf of CashToken Rewards Africa in Ghana or anywhere else.

‘Anyone who encounters such fraudulent activity is encouraged to retain the relevant evidence, including website addresses, telephone numbers, WhatsApp messages and payment details, and report the matter to the appropriate authorities,’ it added.

‘Nobody in Ghana is authorised to speak for CashToken Rewards Africa, because the company does not operate in that market. Every offer, group and website circulating there in the company’s name is fraudulent.

We are pursuing takedowns and working with the relevant authorities, and we urge the public to verify any claim against our official website and handle before releasing money or personal information,’ said Chinaenyenwa Nwokedi, Chief Marketing Officer at CashToken Rewards Africa.

CashToken Rewards Africa said it is taking steps to address the unauthorised use of its name and identity and remains committed to protecting members of the public from activities carried out by individuals falsely representing the company.

Parliament has backed investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) into a controversial memorandum purportedly authored by the Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei, concerning an alleged GHS70,000 payment.

The memo, which has been circulating on social media, allegedly suggested that Ms. Appiagyei received and subsequently returned GHS70,000 in connection with the vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees.

In a statement signed by the Director of Media Relations, David Sebastian Damoah, Parliament said it had taken note of reports that the OSP had commenced investigations into the matter.

The Speaker, it said, welcomed any lawful investigation aimed at establishing the facts and urged the OSP to pursue the matter ‘thoroughly and expeditiously.’

The investigation, Parliament said, should establish both the authenticity or otherwise of the memo and the veracity of the claims contained in it.

The OSP has since invited Ms. Appiagyei to assist with a preliminary investigation into the alleged payment.

The Office said it had dispatched a communication inviting the Asokwa MP to appear before it as part of its efforts to establish the authenticity and circumstances surrounding the document circulating in the media.

Ms Appiagyei, however, has strongly denied authoring the memo and receiving any such payment.

In a statement dated September 4, 2026, the Deputy Minority Leader said the document was fake and urged the public to disregard it.

‘I did not write, authorise, or circulate this document. It is fake and should be disregarded by all,’ she stated.

She further said she had not received GHS70,000, or any other amount, from anyone in connection with the vetting of ministerial or Supreme Court nominees or her duties as a member of the Appointments Committee.

‘As I received no such payment, I had no occasion to return any such payment, contrary to what the fake document suggests,’ she said.

Ms Appiagyei said she had discharged her responsibilities on the Appointments Committee with integrity, including during the recent vetting exercises.

She explained that she was attending the funeral of a friend when she was initially informed about the document, which she described as ‘FAKE news originating from my office.’

According to her, she initially assumed that the fake stamp she had authorised to be placed on the document was sufficient to address the issue until the matter gained prominence in the media.

Parliament, meanwhile, said it had not independently verified the authenticity of the memo and would therefore not, at this stage, make a determination on the competing claims.

It said allegations concerning payments allegedly connected with the work of a parliamentary committee, particularly the Appointments Committee, deserved proper scrutiny.

Parliament said it was equally concerned about the possibility that a document could have been fabricated and falsely attributed to a Member of Parliament in circumstances capable of undermining public confidence in Parliament and its processes.

It has consequently assured the OSP and any other competent investigative authority of its readiness to provide the necessary cooperation in the lawful discharge of their mandates.

The Speaker has also directed that further action be taken if the investigation establishes that the memorandum was fabricated or falsely attributed to Ms. Appiagyei.

In that event, Parliament said, the appropriate investigative authorities should enlist the assistance of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and other relevant law-enforcement agencies to identify the person or persons responsible for creating and circulating the alleged false document.

Those responsible should, where the evidence warrants, be held accountable in accordance with the law.

‘The fabrication and deliberate circulation of documents purporting to emanate from Members or offices of Parliament would constitute a serious assault on the integrity and reputation of the institution,’ Parliament stated.

Ms. Appiagyei has also indicated that she is taking legal advice on the appropriate next steps once the source of the document is established.

She said she reserved all her rights, including action against anyone found responsible for fabricating or knowingly circulating the document.

The Asokwa MP further alleged that ‘faceless individuals’ were attempting to sow discord within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus, but expressed confidence that the effort would fail.

She assured the rank and file of the NPP and Ghanaians that the Caucus remained united and would rally behind the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for the 2028 elections.

In the meantime, Parliament has urged the public, media and other stakeholders to exercise caution in sharing the document or drawing definitive conclusions until its authenticity and the circumstances surrounding it have been properly established.

Media personality Vida Adutwumwaa has taken a swipe at the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, accusing her of inaction and lack of commitment to growing the creative arts sector.

Speaking on United Showbiz, Vida questioned the Minister’s commitment to addressing the immediate concerns of creatives who depend on state facilities for their activities.

According to her, despite repeated calls for the renovation of the National Theatre, the sector minister has shown no urgency in tackling the challenges.

‘For many times we have raised concerns about the location of the National Theatre. It is said that its current location is prone to earthquake. I don’t know if they are waiting for the worst to happen before we take measures,’ she said.

She added, ‘When it comes to proactiveness, she is not helping we the creatives and she does not appear likely to be helpful to the industry.’

Vida noted that for years creatives have been appealing for venues to host events, but the Minister appears unconcerned.

She has therefore called on President John Mahama to reshuffle Dzifa Gomashie from the Tourism Ministry.

Her comments come amid renewed discussions over the future of the National Theatre, following government’s announcement of plans to undertake a major renovation and modernisation of the facility.

Meanwhile, Dzifa Gomashie has announced that government has secured support from the People’s Republic of China to renovate and modernise the National Theatre.

According to her, the project is intended to restore the theatre’s infrastructure, improve its technical facilities and reposition it as a world-class centre for Ghanaian arts and culture.

Vida, however, maintains that the response from the Ministry is not empowering enough to ensure the immediate completion of the renovation.

Nigerian actress, Regina Daniels, has sparked fresh reactions online after she was spotted at the residence of her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, amid recent speculation surrounding their marriage.

A video shared on Instagram on September 5, 2026, appeared to show Regina Daniels several times inside Nwoko’s home.

According to reports, the footage was recorded during an Instagram Live session by one of Nwoko’s sons. Regina was seen in the background of the livestream, apparently unaware that she was being captured on camera.

The livestream reportedly ended shortly after the children realised that Regina had appeared in the video.

The footage has since generated discussions on social media, with users expressing different views about her presence at the politician’s residence following the recent public drama surrounding their marriage.

While some social media users interpreted her presence as a possible sign of reconciliation, others questioned the development, citing statements and positions she had previously expressed about her marriage.

The latest video, however, does not by itself confirm whether Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko have reconciled or whether their reported marital difficulties have been resolved.

The Bono Regional Drug Law Enforcement Unit of the Police Service has arrested two suspects, woman and her son, for unlawful possession of narcotic and restricted drugs at Kumi Daa Street (KDS), a suburb of Dormaa Central in the Bono Region.

The suspects have been identified as Mary Awuni, 66, and her son, Maxwell Akukah, 29.

They were picked up during an intelligence-led operation. A search conducted in their rooms led to the retrieval of 147 compressed slabs of suspected Indian hemp wrapped in sellotape, 270 boxes and 329 blisters of assorted Tramadol, 14 blisters of Rohypnol, GHS87,751 and CFA 2,000.

According to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Bono Regional Police Command, Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, Mary Awuni was found with a metal trunk containing 14 blisters of Rohypnol, GHS72,612 and CFA 2,000.

She claimed the items and money were given to her by a man in Accra for delivery to another person in Côte d’Ivoire, but admitted ownership of the items found in her room.

Maxwell Akukah was arrested in a separate room where the suspected Indian hemp, Tramadol and GHS15,139 were retrieved.

He claimed the items belonged to his brother, Anthony, who was said to be outside Dormaa Ahenkro.

The suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts continue to apprehend other persons connected to the case for prosecution.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has abandoned plans to acquire about three acres of land belonging to the Department of Parks and Gardens at Cantonments in Accra for the construction of its permanent headquarters.

The decision follows strong public reaction to the proposed arrangement, which would have seen GoldBod obtain the land in exchange for constructing a new administrative headquarters and ancillary facilities for Parks and Gardens.

GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Samuel Gyamfi, communicated the withdrawal in a letter dated September 4, 2026, to the Director-General of the Department of Parks and Gardens.

‘We wish to formally withdraw the said proposal forthwith. Accordingly, the proposal contained in our letter of August 20, 2026 should be considered withdrawn, and the matter closed,’ Mr Gyamfi said.

The initial proposal sought the allocation of approximately three acres of the Cantonments property to enable GoldBod to develop a purpose-built headquarters for its expanding administrative, technical, commercial, regulatory and operational functions.

Under the arrangement, GoldBod would have financed and constructed a new administrative office for Parks and Gardens, together with other logistical and ancillary facilities to be agreed by both institutions.

GoldBod had presented the proposal as a mutually beneficial arrangement that would provide both institutions with improved infrastructure while ensuring the land was put to strategic institutional use.

However, following public backlash, the gold trading authority has now ended discussions on the deal.

Mr. Gyamfi thanked the Department of Parks and Gardens for its cooperation during the discussions and asked that the matter be considered closed.