February 2025 Archive — What mattered this month

February served up tight sport, a European club win, and a buzzy Netflix thriller that mixed politics with cyber danger. If you missed the headlines, here’s a clear, no-fluff recap of the stories we published and why they mattered.

Sports roundup: close finishes and upsets

Cricket fans got a tense Tri-Series final in Karachi. Pakistan posted 243 after early losses, with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan trying to steady the innings. The modest total set up a thrilling chase by New Zealand and left questions about Pakistan’s batting under pressure.

In English football, Millwall shocked Leeds United 2-0 in the FA Cup Fourth Round. Casper De Norre scored twice and Millwall showed real grit under Alex Neil. Leeds, despite a strong league run, failed to find a cutting edge — a result that will sting and force some tactical thinking from Daniel Farke.

Ajax tightened their grip on a Europa League playoff spot with a 2-1 win over Galatasaray. Goals from Bertrand Traoré and Kian Fitz-Jim sealed it, while Galatasaray’s late goal was only a consolation. Ajax look solid heading into the knockout phase and an important Eredivisie clash with Feyenoord.

Culture & screen: Zero Day and why it’s drawing attention

On the entertainment side, Netflix’s thriller Zero Day grabbed headlines. Robert De Niro plays a former president dealing with a major cyberattack on U.S. infrastructure. The show blends political drama with tech suspense — and while some subplots feel soap-opera-ish, De Niro’s performance keeps viewers hooked.

Why this matters: cyber threats and political drama are a potent mix right now. Shows like Zero Day push those fears into mainstream conversation, and they influence how people think about tech security and leadership under crisis.

Across these stories you’ll find two common threads: pressure tests character and small margins decide outcomes. Whether it’s a single wicket shifting a cricket final, a late defensive switch in an FA Cup tie, or one hacking breach changing a nation's infrastructure, February’s headlines were about how tiny moments carry huge weight.

Want quick access to the original articles? Head to our archive navigation on the site to open any full story. We keep match details, quotes, and episode notes in each post so you can dig deeper where you want to.

Expect more balanced coverage next month — quick match reports, sharp takes on TV and culture, and straight-to-the-point analysis that tells you what happened and why it matters for readers across Africa and beyond.