MIDVAAL. –The partnership was celebrated at an open day at the municipal offices on Friday. During the celebration, Nedbank’s Executive for Relationship and Business Banking in Gauteng, Loderick Lubisi donated R30 000 to three charities namely the Local Football Association, Doulos Ministries South Africa and Ecclesiastes 7 v 7 NPC.

Nedbank’s Executive for Relationship and Business Banking in Gauteng, Loderick Lubisi says “as a bank that uses its financial expertise to do good, Nedbank is delighted to partner with the municipality and play a part in supporting the community’s vision of enhancing its economic position and drive towards sustainable living.

Lubisi said that the partnership with Midvaal was a big achievement, adding that they do not take it lightly.

“Our aim is to use our financial expertise to support the public sector by offering financial solutions that enable the function of service delivery, and through strong partnerships that contribute to growing the economy, creating jobs and enabling clients to see money differently.’

Midvaal Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Peter Teixira says, ‘Our partnership with Nedbank is driven by a singular purpose: to serve in the best interest of our residents. Simplicity, efficiency, and innovation will be the foundation upon which both our institutions communicate and transact.

‘We take our reputation as the best performing municipality seriously and we are proud to be associated with a bank that shares a similar history, present and future based on a common values and principles.

This newly formed relationship is driven through the lens of efficient service delivery, fiscal risk management and public investment management.  Both parties have ensured that there are shared critical liabilities to align mutual interest and effectively coordinate all our efforts to the advantage of our community. This move signals the beginning of a bright future, and everyone is committed to taking Midvaal to the next level.’