swaziland: kingdom tops hiv/aids stats

The landlocked African kingdom of Swaziland is believed to have the world's highest rate of HIV, with almost four out of 10 adults infected with the virus which causes Aids. In a new year's address, the prime minister, Sibusiso Dlamini, said the official rate of infection had risen to 38.6% from 34.2% in January 2002.