A jury at the Dublin City Coroner's Court has returned a verdict of unlawful killing at the inquest into the death of a Malawian woman who was strangled and dumped in a suitcase.

Minister of State for Trade and Development Joe Costello will pay his respects to the family of a Malawian woman killed in Dublin during a visit to her home country.

Joe Costello, minister of state for trade and development, will pay his respects to the family of a Malawian woman killed in Dublin when he makes a visit to her home country.

Gardaí were yesterday examining a flat just yards from where the bag containing the body of Rudo Mawere was dumped at the weekend and are also seeking to speak to her boyfriend who has been missing since last Saturday.

Gardaí investigating the murder of Malawian student and former Sunday School teacher Rudo Mawere are exploring whether she knew her killer and if she died close to where her body was found.