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Flamboyant Harare car dealer, Brian Pande has “categorically distanced himself” from any pledge or donation linked to him at the Walter Magaya birthday.
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He reportedly expressed concern about being associated with the matter.
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Some related posts suggest possible confusion with another name, such as “Mr. Pote.”
Who he is
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Brian Pande (also called Mr. Pande) is a Zimbabwean businessman and car dealer based in Harare.
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He is known for a flashy lifestyle involving luxury vehicles and property.
Photo identification
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In the photo attached to the X post by @BaShonaBaShona, he is the man in the beige Gucci monogram suit.
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He has a neck tattoo reading something like “Stack” and is standing next to a younger man.
Magaya birthday event report
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Reports from Prophet Walter Magaya’s 43rd birthday “Night of Turn Around” event on 6 November 2026 at PHD Ministries in Waterfalls, Harare, listed Pande as contributing US$50,000.
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Larger pledges at the event reportedly included Paul Tungwarara (US$350,000), Shepherd/Hon. Chahwanda (US$350,000), and Prophet Passion Java’s team (US$300,000).
Business and family links
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Pande is linked to luxury car dealing in Harare.
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His family, including son Lexxus/P9nde — born in the UK around 2002 — sells cars and houses and also raps.
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The family maintains a high-profile presence between Zimbabwe and the UK.
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Pande has also been connected to Matapi Flats renovations through a consortium.
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He reportedly previously paid US$50,000 for a photo with President Mnangagwa at a ZANU-PF fundraising event.
