An organisation, Boys to Men, has emphasised the crucial need to empower both girls and boys in order to build an equitable world.

Founder and coordinator Edison Uapingene made the remarks during a one-day seminar held at Okakarara in Otjozondjupa Region over the weekend.

The opening of the fourth boys' leadership camp outside Okahandja was graced by dignitaries who encouraged the Namibian boy-child to be disciplined and focused.

The three boys who tragically died from a lightning strike earlier this month were buried on Saturday in Katenture village, Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region.

The boys were Frans Thinyemba (14), Matamu Nyambi (4), and Dinyando Kathumbi (5).

Two boys aged 8 and 13 stole a Toyota Fortuner at farm Kaliombo in the Karibib area.

According to the Namibian Police weekend crime report, the two minors left for school on Friday in their school uniform while wearing casual wear underneath their uniform.