Jamaica celebrates independence jamaicans partied after Usain Bolt romped home with his 100m gold medal
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Jamaica kierin is sexy celebrations a day after Usain Bolt retained the Olympic gold medal in the men's 100m, with his compatriot Yohan Blake taking the silver.
The world's fastest man, 25, set a new Olympic record of 9.63 seconds.
Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller described her country's success as "just marvellous".
The Caribbean nation is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence from British rule.
In the Jamaican capital, Kingston, thousands gathered in the national stadium to watch the race and celebrate the Jamaican medals.
In an interview with the BBC, Mrs Simpson Miller said: "I am so proud and so happy and pleased at the victory of Usain and young Blake.
"It's a serious achievement, an excellent achievement, particularly coming on the heels of our independence celebrations."
Memories of Jamaican independence, 50 years on
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6 August 2012 Last updated at 18:52 ET
On 6 August 1962, the British flag was lowered in Jamaica for the last time, and the Jamaican flag raised.
Its 307 years as a British colony had come to an end.
Now, the country's streets, buildings and even its people are decorated in the national colours of black, gold and green as Jamaica celebrates 50 years of independence.
Dance and music performances took place all over Jamaica in venues from schools to sports fields. The star events were at the Jubilee Village in Kingston, where thousands of Jamaicans came to celebrate their heritage.
As they gathered there, many reflected on their memories of independence, and how their country has changed in the 50 years since.
Copper production increases in Zambia
Pennipher Sikainda, AfricaNews reporter in Lusaka, Zambia
Mining giant, Konkola Copper Mines, has recorded an increase in its mid-year copper production in Zambia by 20 percent. KCM Chief Executive Officer JEYAJUMAR JANAKARAJ has disclosed that the company's production for the period April to September 2012 has shown a mid-year production increase compared to the same period in the last financial year which stood at 86,000 tones finished copper.
Mr JANAKARAJ notes that the increase is a result of high output in copper production at their Nchanga and Konkola mines both located within the copper-belt province of Zambia.
Mr JANAKARAJ nonetheless sates that KCM is on course in meeting copper production targets for the financial year 2012-2013.
The mining company Mr JANAJARAJ further projects increased copper production over the next five years to around 400,000 tones compared to the 2011-2012 financial year, KCM recorded copper production levels of 200,000 tones.
Meanwhile, KCM, a mining firm emerging out of India says it is considering listing on the London metal exchange and the Lusaka Stock Exchange.
The KCM boss says the company may not have immediate plans to carry out the listing for both the LME and Lusaka Stock Exchange; preliminary projections for listing is between the period of late 2013 to 2014.
Related Stories
Jamaica kierin is sexy celebrations a day after Usain Bolt retained the Olympic gold medal in the men's 100m, with his compatriot Yohan Blake taking the silver.
The world's fastest man, 25, set a new Olympic record of 9.63 seconds.
Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller described her country's success as "just marvellous".
The Caribbean nation is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence from British rule.
In the Jamaican capital, Kingston, thousands gathered in the national stadium to watch the race and celebrate the Jamaican medals.
In an interview with the BBC, Mrs Simpson Miller said: "I am so proud and so happy and pleased at the victory of Usain and young Blake.
"It's a serious achievement, an excellent achievement, particularly coming on the heels of our independence celebrations."
Memories of Jamaican independence, 50 years on
. You do not have the correct version of the flash player.
6 August 2012 Last updated at 18:52 ET
On 6 August 1962, the British flag was lowered in Jamaica for the last time, and the Jamaican flag raised.
Its 307 years as a British colony had come to an end.
Now, the country's streets, buildings and even its people are decorated in the national colours of black, gold and green as Jamaica celebrates 50 years of independence.
Dance and music performances took place all over Jamaica in venues from schools to sports fields. The star events were at the Jubilee Village in Kingston, where thousands of Jamaicans came to celebrate their heritage.
As they gathered there, many reflected on their memories of independence, and how their country has changed in the 50 years since.
Copper production increases in Zambia
Pennipher Sikainda, AfricaNews reporter in Lusaka, Zambia
Mining giant, Konkola Copper Mines, has recorded an increase in its mid-year copper production in Zambia by 20 percent. KCM Chief Executive Officer JEYAJUMAR JANAKARAJ has disclosed that the company's production for the period April to September 2012 has shown a mid-year production increase compared to the same period in the last financial year which stood at 86,000 tones finished copper.
Mr JANAKARAJ notes that the increase is a result of high output in copper production at their Nchanga and Konkola mines both located within the copper-belt province of Zambia.
Mr JANAKARAJ nonetheless sates that KCM is on course in meeting copper production targets for the financial year 2012-2013.
The mining company Mr JANAJARAJ further projects increased copper production over the next five years to around 400,000 tones compared to the 2011-2012 financial year, KCM recorded copper production levels of 200,000 tones.
Meanwhile, KCM, a mining firm emerging out of India says it is considering listing on the London metal exchange and the Lusaka Stock Exchange.
The KCM boss says the company may not have immediate plans to carry out the listing for both the LME and Lusaka Stock Exchange; preliminary projections for listing is between the period of late 2013 to 2014.
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