Russia still aims to create 'buffer zone' in northern Ukraine – Ukrainian President Office official
Russia’s plans to create a buffer zone in Kharkiv, Sumy and, partially, Chernihiv regions remain unchanged – to a depth of up to 20 kilometers, with the possibility of further expansion, Deputy Head of Ukraine’s Office of the President Pavlo Palisa said.
President John Dramani Mahama has encouraged investors to consider Northern Ghana for their industrial projects, citing improved infrastructure, reliable power, affordable labor, and easy land acquisition as key factors. At the launch of the Northshore Apparel Hub in Savelugu on August 28, 2026, Mahama emphasized that the government is looking for investment rather than aid and is working to create the necessary conditions for businesses to set up and expand in the northern part of the country.
He highlighted the project as evidence that industrial ventures can thrive in Northern Ghana, despite past assumptions about the region's economic disadvantages.
Mahama pointed out that land acquisition in Northern Ghana is simpler and free from the litigation issues that often arise in other parts of the country. The region also boasts a more dependable power supply, and the government is working on expanding the Tamale water system to provide additional water to Tamale, Savelugu, and surrounding communities.
The NorthShore Apparel Hub has already integrated solar power to lower production costs, showcasing the renewable energy potential of Northern Ghana due to its abundant sunshine.
Lower labor costs and improved air transport are additional advantages for businesses interested in investing in the region, while ongoing improvements to the Eastern Corridor road network will strengthen the North's connection to major markets and ports. Mahama revealed that the entire Eastern Corridor, from Napanduri to the Tema Roundabout, is expected to be completed by the first quarter of next year.
The President's economic education from his secondary school studies taught him that businesses typically locate near their sources of raw materials, markets, or ports. However, he noted that NorthShore Apparel Hub demonstrated that these conventional factors could be overcome through innovative logistics and infrastructure. Mahama praised the company's proprietor, Alhaji Nurudeen, for his ingenuity in utilizing the Eastern Corridor for transporting raw materials and finished products.
He also mentioned the role of Ghana EXIM Bank, established in 2016, in supporting investment projects that can generate jobs and strengthen domestic production.
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