By Farai D Hove| The state media Wednesday morning a story which suggests that government has renovated or begun repairing Mbare’s Matapi flats.

The article was conveyed under the following title: “Govt Renovates Matapi Flats.”

A visit to Matapi on the same day however showed not a dot of ink or jecha (gravel) at the property.

The incomplete article stated: The Government in partnership with the City of Harare has commenced the facelift of Matapi Flats in Mbare under Government priority projects, a Cabinet minister has said.

Speaking during a tour at flats in Mbare today, to check on progress made, Deputy Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Jennifer Mhlanga said Government was committed to ensuring that people have a decent accommodation.

“We are committed to the total revamping of these super structures so that our people live in better shelter and environments,” she said.

“We want to have an input so that we have a shared vision for these flats. We will be inviting his excellence to witness this development.”

Senator Mhlanga said the tour was a preparation a main tour to be led by the President soon.