Fitch Ratings noted progress by South Africa’s government of national unity (GNU) in implementing much-needed reforms in the economy, but still gave the country a BB- rating with a stable outlook, pinning the country’s growth prospects at 1%.

In a sovereign credit rating of South Africa released on Friday, Fitch said the GNU’s progress on reforms under Operation Vulindlela was noted but said the impact would result in moderate growth...

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