Artificial intelligence (AI) can infringe on human rights if not properly understood or utilised.

These were some of the sentiments shared by various speakers at the stakeholder engagement on the implementation of UNESCO recommendations on the ethics of AI.

The engagement follows the adoption of the Windhoek Outcome Statement on Artificial Intelligence in Southern Africa last year, aimed at strengthening multistakeholder cooperation and the ethical use of artificial intelligence.

The Information and Communication Rights in Africa conference is currently underway in Windhoek, Namibia.

The regional conference seeks to contribute to ongoing efforts towards combating the major challenges affecting digital rights, access to information, freedom of expression, and media in Africa.

It will also touch on human rights and the digital transformation of media.

The conference will also deepen comprehensive access to information, promote digital rights and inclusion, and promote the public information commons.

Civil society groups and state institutions have hailed the Namibian Constitution, saying it has restored the rights and dignity of all without discrimination while addressing past injustices.

Namibians from different corners marked Constitution Day, which is normally held on February 9th.

Equal Namibia member Omar van Reenen says in the 32 years of Namibia's independence, the country has done well in preserving the provisions of the Constitution.