The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Eswatini has awarded E15,000 to the top three teams in its Youth Skit Competition. The competition aimed to promote awareness of digital deception and financial scams among young people. A total of 52 skit submissions were received, with Team Abundance emerging as the overall winner, followed by Spear Drama Group and Three Girls, One Mess. The awards were presented at the FSRA offices on October 27, 2026.
The competition was part of the FSRA's investor education and consumer protection campaign, commemorating the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) World Investor Week, held from October 5-11. The theme of the competition was 'Digital Deception and Financial Scams', and participants used drama and storytelling to communicate practical lessons on recognising and preventing financial fraud. The FSRA's Chief Executive Officer, Ncamiso Ntshalintshali, said the competition demonstrated how creativity could make financial education more accessible and engaging.
The entries were assessed independently by judges against four criteria: educational value, relevance to the theme, creativity and delivery, and production quality. Educational value, thematic relevance and creativity each carried 30 points, while production quality accounted for 10 points. To safeguard the integrity of the competition, judges signed conflict-of-interest declarations. The FSRA's Internal Audit function consolidated the independently submitted scores and reviewed them for unusual patterns and potential outliers.
The competition required participants to submit skits that were 90 seconds long, with a 10-second grace period. Teams consisted of three to five cast members, and content was checked for appropriateness. The FSRA's Internal Audit function verified the entries for compliance with the requirements. Following evaluation and audit verification, the top three eligible groups were confirmed for prize allocation.
Speaking at the awards ceremony, FSRA Chief Executive Officer Ncamiso Ntshalintshali commended all participants for their teamwork, creativity and commitment. He encouraged young people to continue using their talents to educate their peers, families and communities about financial risks. The FSRA's broader campaign sought to improve financial awareness, promote informed investment decisions and help Emaswati recognise scams and avoid financial harm.
The FSRA Youth Skit Competition was one of several activities during World Investor Week, alongside radio programmes, social media awareness campaigns and a Capital Markets Roundtable Indaba hosted in partnership with the University of Eswatini for final-year commerce students. The Indaba explored Eswatini's capital markets, investment opportunities, wealth creation and careers in the financial sector.
The FSRA's initiative aims to empower young people with knowledge about financial scams and digital deception. By leveraging creative mediums like drama and storytelling, the authority hopes to make financial education more engaging and memorable. The competition's success demonstrates the potential for innovative approaches to promoting financial literacy and protecting consumers in Eswatini.
Key points
- The FSRA awarded E15,000 to the top three teams in its Youth Skit Competition to promote awareness of digital deception and financial scams.
- The competition was part of the FSRA's investor education and consumer protection campaign, commemorating the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) World Investor Week.
- The FSRA's initiative aims to empower young people with knowledge about financial scams and digital deception through creative mediums like drama and storytelling.
