International groups like the Committee to Protect Journalists have also warned of increased repression. Ahead of the SADC summit, the watchdog group noted its concerns about a "deeply troubling erosion of press freedom," and of "attacks on individual journalists, media suspensions, internet shutdowns, and restrictive legislation." 
Magulu apadziko lonse monga gulu loteteza atolankhani lachenjezanso kuchuluka kwa kupondeleza. Pa msonkhano waukulu wa SADC gulu la oyang'anira linazindikila  madandaulo a kusokonekela kwa ufulu wa nyumba zofalitsa nkhani komanso kuukira atolankhani, kuimitsa  njira zofalitsa nkhani, kutseka intaneti ndi kuletsa kulembetsa.