Stallion Cruise' s Alice Pote dies at 33

Zvishavane has been plunged into mourning following the untimely death of prominent business executive and entrepreneur, Alice Pote, who passed away on Monday at the age of 33.

Pote, who served as the Financial Director of the sprawling Pote Holdings business empire for a decade, succumbed to acute respiratory failure and pulmonary embolism, according to a post-mortem report.

Her death was confirmed by her brother, Mr Anthony Clever Pote, the founder and owner of Pote Holdings.

"Alice has left us without saying goodbye. I am devastated. She was one of the directors of Pote Holdings, a pillar of strength. She has been behind the success of our business empire. She just left us at 33, very young and promising," said a heartbroken Mr Pote.

Alice Pote was also the founder of Stallion Cruise, a bus company that added to the family's growing business interests. She was known for her strategic acumen and drive, playing a pivotal role in the expansion of Pote Holdings, which has diversified operations in transport and logistics, hospitality, mining, retail, construction, earthmoving, micro-finance, and agriculture.

She was the second last born in her family and leaves behind three children.

Burial is set for tomorrow in Marecha Village, Takavarasha area of Chivi. Mourners are gathered at house number 956 Eastlea in Zvishavane.

Her death marks a huge loss to the business community and to the many who admired her determination and leadership in a male-dominated industry.