On 2 October, Monitor Publications Limited, in partnership with dfcu Bank and Uganda Investment Authority launched the Rising Woman business expo scheduled for 16 and 17 November. The expo comes as part of the Rising Woman Initiative, launched in June under the theme: "Taking your business ahead" that is aimed at recognising a culture of mentorship among women in business in Uganda. The manager of dfcu women in business, Ms Victoria Byenkya, said this expo was a space for women to showcase their business to a wider market. The expo will host 150 women entrepreneurs engaged in trade, agri business, value-addition, professional services, among others. Ms Elizabeth Namaganda, the NMG Head of Marketing, emphasised NMG’s commitment to supporting women growth.