Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, *Hon. Ezra Chadzamira*, today attended the funeral of the late *Alice Pote*, a respected businesswoman and sister to businessman *Anthony Pote*, founder of Pote Holdings. She was laid to rest in *Chivi, Masvingo Province*. Also in attendance Was *Cde Patrick Mnangagwa* representing the First Family, *Midlands Minister of State, Hon. Owen Ncube*, *Deputy Health Minister Hon. Sleiman Kwidini*, Members of Parliament, government officials, and members of the business community. Alice Pote passed away on Monday due to *acute respiratory failure and pulmonary embolism*. She is remembered as a vital contributor to her family’s business empire and leaves behind three children. Her passing is a great loss to both the family and the broader business sector. *May her soul rest in peace.*