On a positive note, new provisions in Article 187 give more guarantees on balanced media coverage, print as well as electronic. In addition, Article 198 stipulates limitations of rates for campaign advertising in amended paragraphs 4 to 7. Positively, Article 199a is a new provision, which allocates free airtime to the CEC allowing it to conduct voter awareness campaigns. These positive developments will have to be assessed during future electoral cycles with regard
to their practical implementation and effects.