Zimbabwe – Ready for Elections? 57 3.7.2.4 Implementation measures and other issues During elections the ZMC does not appear to carry out any function with regard to media content and ethics, despite the existence of a Media Council that is supposed to enforce a Code of Conduct. It only does so as and when the ZEC needs it to, and no cases have been reported as yet. Media reforms that were required to be carried out before the elections do not seem to have been done. It has not been any easier for journalists or other individuals to access information. All in all, the ‘reforms’ to media laws are still outstanding and do little to encourage thorough, impartial or critical coverage of the elections.