Less than 10 years ago, South Africa looked on the cusp of a glorious period. Instead it is in danger of throwing it all away through misstep after misstep, writess Kyran Fitzgerald.

Swedish academic Hans Rosling, who died recently, was a skilled communicator who managed to bring subjects to life and shine light on complex issues, writes Kyran Fitzgerald

At a time of great shortages in housing and soaring rents, decisive action is needed once and for all to combat empty and dilapidated buildings, says Kyran Fitzgerald.

As the US and Britain consider pushing up barriers to trade, smaller players like Ireland will need to use their brains as never before, writes Kyran Fitzgerald.

January has seen a number of large public companies issue profit warnings, something which is set to become commonplace, writes Kyran Fitzgerald.

Workers in the public service shouldn’t overestimate what the State can afford, or underestimate how much those in the private sector have suffered, writes Kyran Fitzgerald.

After the Trump victory, the big question is whether the IDA will maintain foreign investment. The Government should consider cutting corporation tax, reports Kyran Fitzgerald.

Higher taxes are not the way to go if we are to avoid driving away the talent that indigenous and foreign-owned firms crave.