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By: Vincent Gunde Malenga- No one is born a politician  Malawian student studying Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication in Uganda, has asked Malawians not to cast benefits of doubts at Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima's choice of picking Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi as running mate to the Tripartite elections. Dr.  Usi's candidature as running mate has been underrated by a cross section of Malawians who are connecting him to his artistic drama production in Tikuferanji programmes as Manganya or abambo a Sikono, both on radio and Television. Bright Malenga, who is undergoing his studies  at the Islamic University in Uganda, said Dr. Usi can only be argued to be incompetent vice president if he was using some words that were intended to divide Malawians. Malenga said Dr. Usi would have been described as a failure if is attached to any scandal that can dent his image but this has not happened. Writing on his facebook page, Malenga said Malawians need leaders who must ...

By: Bright Malenga, Chief Editor. Alaphiat Kombo. Muslim female artist Alaphiat Kombo has released a new nasheed titled "Al-quraan". Speaking in an interview with Islamic Information Kit, Kombo said that the nasheed is about the final book of Allah (God) Al-quraan that was sent to mankind through His last prophet Muhammad (May Peace Be Upon Him). "The nasheed 'Al- quraan' is all about the holy book Al-quraan which Allah revealed to His beloved messenger, Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)." "I mainly attached the benefits of Al-quraan as an answer, the healer, the protecter and the guider, I also emphasised that this book has everything and no any other book can be compered to it," Alaphiat said. In her new Nasheed, the Muslim female artist stressed that this book , Al-quraan is unchangeable and that is what makes it to be unique. She further said that nasheeds in the country are dominated by men but as an optimist, she keeps on pushi...

In this section our Chief Editor Bright Malenga (BM)  is charting with Yusuf Abubaker (YA). Abubaker (BM): Who is Yusuf Abubaker? (YA) Yusuf Abubaker (born 21 January 1992) popularly known as THE GAME CHANGER, is a Malawian actor and poet who has starred in over four prominent and outstanding Malawian drama groups, and one of the stars of the film Danger zone directed by Ignatious Kaphinde Sc and the poem Mkazi wanga waku Jannah (My paradise wife). I was born in Mangochi southern region of Malawi adopted the name from my father, Abubaker Yusuf crowned as Chief mpoya, hailed from Ntcheu town and my mother is Halimah Sambo from Traditonal Authority  Mponda Mangochi. I am the second and only a boy in a family of five children. (BM): People claim that most Muslim artists snub education. What is your education background? (YA) I received my primary education at Thumu Primary School in Mangochi and later attended Kaliyeka community day secondary school, in Lilongwe. I...

Mesho By: Bright Malenga, Chief Editor. Malawi Police Service (MPs), have condemned the malpractice shown by a singer called "Mesho." "Mesho" whose his real name is Andson Alfred released a song titled "Mizikiti Ichoke" attacking Malawi Muslims. In a statement issued by MPs Spokesperson James Kadadzela , the singer is under investigation for singing a song which is likely to spark violence among religious groups in th country. MPs has further warned Malawians to desist from acts that are likely to harm human rights of others. The song did not go well with Malawi Muslims. The Muslim community through their  body Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) reported the issue to Policw that led to "Mesho's" arrest few days ago in Mulanje district.

Hussein is a Muslim poet. In this section our Chief  Editor,  Bright Malenga (BM) is charting with Yakin Kassim (YK). (BM) Tell me your biography and what you do in life. (YK) My Full name is YAKIN YUSSUF KASSIM(YK) HUSSEIN and my another name is HAROON. I was born on 9th March, 1996  at Bwaila hospital Lilongwe. My father is from MACHINGA and my mother is from NKHOTAKOTA. When I  am asked where I am from is,  I say Nkhotakota because I like the district. I grew up in Lilongwe Kalieka 1 to be specific with both parents where they own a place. EDUCATION BACKGROUND. I did my primary school at Kalieka Primary school, where I was selected to Chipasula Secondary School after sitting for  primary exams, and I obtained my MSCE at Chipasula Secondary School. From their,  I went to K&M College of Accountancy where I obtained my Certificate in Financial Accounting. As of now am working with RMS Distributors. My BUSINESS LIFE. ____...

Assalam Alaykumu Warahmatulah Taala Wabarakathu. We, at Islamic Information Kit , a blog about Muslim events have introduced a new column called "Focus on Malawi Muslim Artists" . The section will be focusing on the biography of Muslim Artists such as  poets and nasheeds singers. If you are fitting to be featured, send your details to the Chief Editor, Bright Malenga through the following e-mail address: malengabright@gmail.com or contact him on +256 7 53302767. Bright Malenga holds Diploma in Journalism from Malawi Institute of Journalism and currently he is studying Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication at Islamic University in Uganda. Visit our blog : islamicinformationkit.blogspot.com. Like our page on Facebook: Islamic Information Kit. Wassalam Alaykumu Warahmatullah Taala Wabarakathu.

By: Innocent Mpando.  'The world is like a mirror, when you smile, it also smiles and when you are sad it reflects the same', goes the saying.In the same spirit, pupils from Chamalaza  Primary School  located in one of the remotest areas of Mzuzu wore smile faces on Sartuday when Mzuzu university Muslim Students Association (Mumsa) donated assorted items necessary for hygiene. Despite a lack of resources in the organisation, the islamic grouping was  motivated by one of the pillars of Islam that encourages the art of giving out  charity commonly known as 'Zakkah' in Arabic language. For the same cause, the students were on last Sartaday out for a  donation to the circular school located atleast 25 km from Mzuzu central. The aim of the visit was to inculcate a spirit of good hygiene practices in the pupils ranging from toilet environment, classrooms, and the general school surrounding. The organisation which solely depends on students contri...